emergency towing Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
• Automatic transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
• Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
• Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
• Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
• Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• Trailer stability assist (TSA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Emergency stop signal (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Downhill brake control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Speed limit control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 5-73
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
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What to do in an emergency
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing . . 6-3
• If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If the engine does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
• If engine doesn’t turn over or turns over
slowly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
• If engine turns over normally but does not
start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
• Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
• Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . 6-8
• Low tire pressure (position) telltale . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
• Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) . . . . . . . . . 6-13
• Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
• Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . 6-14
• Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
• Wheel nut tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
• Jack label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
• EC declaration of conformity for jack . . . . . . 6-23
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) . . 6-24
• Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
• Components of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . 6-25
• Using the Tire Mobility Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
• Distributing the sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
• Checking the tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . 6-28
• Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit . . 6-29
• Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
• Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
• Removable towing hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
• Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Emergency commodity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
• Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
• First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
• Triangle reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
• Tire pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
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What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order
and disconnect in reverse order.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow the jump
starting procedures. If in doubt, we
strongly recommend that you have a
competent technician or towing serv-
ice jump start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-
tem. You can damage a 12-volt
starting motor, ignition system,
and other electrical parts
beyond repair by use of a 24-
volt power supply (either two
12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING- Battery
• Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame or
sparks. If these instructions are
not followed exactly, serious
personal injury and damage to
the vehicle may occur! If you are
not sure how to follow this pro-
cedure, seek qualified assis-
tance. Automobile batteries con-
tain sulfuric acid. This is poison-
ous and highly corrosive. When
jump starting, wear protective
glasses and be careful not to get
acid on yourself, your clothing
or on the vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture
or explode.
• Do not allow the (+) and (-)
jumper cables to touch. It may
cause sparks.
• The battery may rupture or
explode when you jump start
with a low or frozen battery.
WARNING- Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as
this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode causing seri-
ous injury.
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Discharged battery Jumper Cables
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Distributing the sealant
11. Immediately drive approximately
7~10km (4~6miles or, about
10min) to evenly distribute the
sealant in the tire.
Checking the tire inflation
pressure
1.After driving approximately 7~10
km (4~6 miles or about 10 min-
utes), stop at a suitable location.
2.Connect connection hose (9) of the
compressor directly to the tire
valve.
3.Connect between compressor and
the vehicle battery using the cable
and connectors.
4.Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
200 kPa (29 psi). With the ignition
switched on, proceed as follows.
- To increase the inflation pres-
sure:Switch on the compressor,
position I. To check the current
inflation pressure setting, briefly
switch off the compressor.- To reduce the inflation pres-
sure:Press the button (8) on the
compressor.
WARNING
Do not let the compressor run
for more than 10 minutes, other-
wise the device will overheat
and may be damaged.
CAUTION
If the inflation pressure is not
maintained, drive the vehicle a
second time, refer to
Distributing the sealant. Then
repeat steps 1 to 4.
Use of the TMK may be ineffec-
tual for tire damage larger than
approximately 4 mm (0.16 in).
We recommend that you contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
if the tire cannot be made road-
worthy with the Tire Mobility Kit.
WARNING
The tire inflation pressure must
be at least 200 kPa (29 psi). If it
is not, do not continue driving.
Call for road side service or
towing.
CAUTION
Do not exceed a speed of 60
km/h (35 mph). If possible, do
not fall below a speed of 20
km/h (12 mph).
While driving, if you experience
any unusual vibration, ride dis-
turbance or noise, reduce your
speed and drive with caution
until you can safely pull off of
the side of the road. Call for
road side service or towing.
When you use the Tire Mobility
Kit, the tire pressure sensors
and wheel may be damaged by
sealant, remove the sealant
stained with tire pressure sen-
sors and wheel and we recom-
mend that inspect at an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies
or flatbed is recommended.
For trailer towing guidelines informa-
tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in sec-
tion 5.
On 4WD vehicles, your vehicle must
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and
the front wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
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dolly
CAUTION
The 4WD vehicle should never
be towed with the wheels on the
ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transaxle or the
4WD system.
WARNING - if equipped
with rollover
sensor
If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to OFF or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignition is
ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1.Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2.Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
3.Release the parking brake.Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1.Open the tailgate, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
2.Remove the hole cover pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle
shift lever in N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle back-
wards with the front wheels on
the ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.
• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
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■Rear

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3.Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4.Remove the towing hook and
install the cover after use.Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow truck service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
• Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than
the vehicle doing the towing.
• The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
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■Rear

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What to do in an emergency
• Before emergency towing, check
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.
• To avoid damaging the hook, do
not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.• Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so that the towing
strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing
hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing
cable or chain may break and
cause serious injury or dam-
age.
• If the disabled vehicle is
unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
• Tow the vehicle as straight
ahead as possible.
• Keep away from the vehicle
during towing.
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CAUTION
• Attach a towing strap to the
tow hook.
• Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for
towing may damage the body
of your vehicle.
• Use only a cable or chain
specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely
fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.

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Emergency towing precautions
• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
• Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Press the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
• More steering effort will be
required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
• If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
• 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. Be sure
the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in
the ACC position. A driver
must be in the towed vehicle
to operate the steering and
brakes.
• To avoid serious damage to
the automatic transaxle, limit
the vehicle speed to 15 km/h
(10 mph) and drive less than
1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
• Before towing, check the auto-
matic transaxle for fluid leaks
under your vehicle. If the auto-
matic transaxle fluid is leak-
ing, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.