emergency towing Hyundai Santa Fe 2007 Owner's Manual

If the Engine will not Start .............................................. 3-2
Jump Starting ................................................................ 3-3
If the Engine Overheats ................................................ 3-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 3-5
Spare Tire...................................................................3-10
If You Have a Flat Tire ................................................3-12
Changing a Flat Tire ....................................................3-12
If Your Car Must be Towed.........................................3-18
Emergency Towing.....................................................3-20
If You Lose Your Keys................................................3-21
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IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE
TOWEDD080A01CM-AATIf your vehicle has to be towed, it should be
done by your Hyundai dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service. This will help assure
that your vehicle is not damaged in towing.
Also, professionals are generally aware of
local laws governing towing. In any case,
rather than risk damage to your car, it is
suggested that you show this information
to the tow truck operator. Be sure that a
safety chain system is used and that all
local laws are observed.
It is recommended that your vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
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CAUTION:
o Your vehicle can be damaged if towed
incorrectly!
o Be sure the transaxle is in neutral.
o When the engine will not start, be sure
the steering is unlocked by placing
the key in the "ACC" position.
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CAUTION:
o When towing the vehicle, take care
not to cause damage to the bumper or
underbody of the vehicle.
o Do not tow with a sling type truck as
this may cause damage to the bumper
or underbody of the vehicle.
D080B02O-GATTowing a 2 Wheel Drive Vehicle
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Your vehicle can be towed by a wheel lift
type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment (3).1)
2)
3)
dolly
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CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatic transaxle
should never be towed from the rear with
the front wheels on the ground. This can
cause serious damage to the transaxle.
D080B01CM-AATTowing a 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle
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When towing a AWD vehicle, it must be
towed by lifting all 4 wheels or using the
towing dolly. 3) It is recommended that your vehicle be
towed with all the wheels off the ground. 1) If the vehicle is being towed with the rear
wheels on the ground, be sure the park-
ing brake is released.
NOTE:Before towing, check the level of the
automatic transaxle fluid. If it is below
the 75°C range on the dipstick, add fluid.
If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly
must be used.
2) If any of the loaded wheels or suspen-
sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing
dolly under the front wheels.
o Manual Transaxle:
If you do not use a towing dolly, place
the ignition key in the "ACC" position
and put the transaxle in "N (Neutral)".
CAUTION:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the
"LOCK" position when towing from the
rear without a towing dolly.
o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
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CAUTION:
o The AWD vehicle should never be
towed with the wheels on the ground.
This can cause serious damage to the
transaxle or the AWD system.
o When towing the vehicle, take care
not to cause damage to the bumper or
underbody of the vehicle.
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o Do not tow with a sling type truck as
this may cause damage to the bumper
or underbody of the vehicle.For emergency towing when no commer-
cial tow vehicle is available. Do not attempt
to tow your vehicle in this manner on any
unpaved surface.
This could result in serious damage to your
car. Nor should towing be attempted if the
wheels, drive train, axles, steering or
brakes are damaged. Before towing, be
sure the transaxle is in neutral and the key
is in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in the
"ON" position (with the engine running). A
driver must be in the towed car to steer it
and operate the brakes.
When using the rear towing hook
(1)To open the towing cover push it with
your finger.
(2)To mount the towing hook, rotate it clock-
wise.
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Towing Hooks
Towing Hook
CAUTION
It should be tightened firmly with your
fingers until there is no more play in the
towing hole. Towing hook is located in the
luggage compartment.
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IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYSD120A01CM-AATIf you lose your keys, many Hyundai deal-
ers can make you a new key if you have
your key number. If you lock the keys inside
your car and you cannot obtain a new key,
many Hyundai dealers can use special
tools to open the door for you.
Information about immobilizer keys (if in-
stalled) will be found on page 1-4.
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CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be towed
only from the front. Be sure that the
transaxle is in neutral. If your vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transaxle,
do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph
(50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25
km).
Be sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the key in the "ACC" position. A
driver must be in the towed vehicle to
operate the steering and brakes. (3)Attach a tow cable, chain or strap to the
towing hook on the rear bumper.
NOTE:o To avoid serious damage to your AWD
vehicle, limit the towing to 10 mph (15
km/h) and not for more than 1 mile (1.5
km) at ANY TIME.
o Before towing, check the level of the
automatic transaxle fluid. If it is below
the 75°C range on the dipstick, add
fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing
dolly must be used.
CAUTION:
If the Engine is not running, the power
assist for the brakes and steering will
not work so steering and braking will be
much harder than usual.
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INDEX
5
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-16
Rear..............................................................................................1-22
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-22
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-31
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-41
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-30
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-29
Precautions..................................................................................1-27
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-14
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-70
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-72
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-7
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ...............................................................1-118
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-144
Sunglass Holder ................................................................................1-94
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-89
Sun Visor........................................................................................1-116
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-72
Tail Gate.........................................................................................1-109
Theft-Alarm System..........................................................................1-11
Ticket Holder..................................................................................1-118
Tires
Aging .............................................................................................8-13
Balancing......................................................................................8-12Chains..........................................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire .......................................................................3-12
If you have a flat tire .....................................................................3-12
Information...................................................................................... 8-3
Maintenance.................................................................................8-13
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-12
Rotation........................................................................................8-11
Sidewall Labeling............................................................................ 8-6
Snow tires.....................................................................................8-10
Spare tire......................................................................................3-10
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................................... 3-5
Traction........................................................................................8-12
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-27
Emergency...................................................................................3-20
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-18
Trailer Connector..............................................................................2-31
Transaxle
Automatic......................................................................................2-10
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-12
Manual............................................................................................ 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-11
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-74
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................2-32