emergency towing Hyundai Sonata 2012 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency whilst driving / 6-3
If the engine will not start / 6-4
Emergency starting / 6-5
If the engine overheats / 6-7
If you have a flat tyre / 6-8
Towing / 6-16
What to do in an emergency

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What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Refer to the following page for written
procedure. 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 proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt startingmotor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair byuse of a 24-volt power supply (eithertwo 12-volt batteries in series or a24-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 orsparks.
If these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure
how to follow this procedure,
seek qualified assistance.
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
car.
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.
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode causing serious injury.
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TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service. Proper lifting and tow-
ing procedures are necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle. The use of wheeldollies or flatbed is recommended.
For trailer towing guidelines information, refer to “Trailer towing” in section 5.
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground (without dol-
lies) and the front wheels off the ground.
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.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
front of the vehicle should always be lift-
ed, not the rear.
OMC045012
A
B
C dolly
HXD02
HXD03
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground asthis may cause damage to thevehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equip- ment. Use wheel lift or flatbedequipment.

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When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook
(front, if equipped)
1. Open the trunk, and remove the tow-ing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the front
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fullysecured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in N(Neutral) may cause internal dam-age to the transaxle.OYF069021L
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 Type B
■ Front
 Type A
■ Rear
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front/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 dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle out of mud, sand or other condi-
tions 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 frequent-
ly. Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
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 vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
driving manoeuvres which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing 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 con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for
assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle dur- ing towing.CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for tow-ing may damage the body of yourvehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towingvehicles. Securely fasten thecable or chain to the towing hook provided.

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Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16feet) 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 towing.
Emergency towing precautions
Place the ignition switch in ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
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 steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
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CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi- cle to operate the steering and
brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and drive less than 1.5 km (1
mile) when towing.
Before towing, check for automat- ic transaxle fluid leak under yourvehicle. If the automatic transaxle fluid is leaking, a flatbed equip-
ment or towing dolly must beused.

Tie-down hook
OYF069020
WARNING
Do not use the hooks (1) under the
vehicle for towing purposes. These
hooks are designed ONLY for trans-
port tie-down. If the tie-down hooks
are used for towing, the tie-down
hooks or deflector will be damagedand this could lead to serious
injury.
CAUTION
When using the tie-down hook for transport tie-down, install chainsfaced rearward.
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Index
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Central door lock switch ..........................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-19
Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-103
Driver position memory system......................................4-35
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-42
Driving at night ..............................................................5-43
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-44
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-44
Easy access function ......................................................4-36
Economical operation ....................................................5-40
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..................................5-31
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-28
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ......................................4-39
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-17
Emergency whilst driving ................................................6-3
Emission control system ................................................7-68 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-68
Evaporative emission control System ......................7-68
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-69
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-18
Engine number ..................................................................8-7 Engine oil ........................................................................7-16
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-8
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-8
Engine temperature gauge ..............................................4-45
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ............................7-68
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-69
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-13
Exterior care....................................................................7-62
Flat tyre ............................................................................6-8
Changing tyres ............................................................6-9
Compact spare tyre....................................................6-14
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9
Fluid Washer fluid ..............................................................7-23
Brake/clutch fluid ......................................................7-21
Power steering fluid ..................................................7-22
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-14
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ..........................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-46
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ..............................................................................7-44
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Front seat adjustment - manual ..................................3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ....................................3-5
Lumbar support....................................................3-5, 3-7
Rear seat ....................................................................3-11
Seatback pocket ........................................................3-11
Seat warmer ......................................................3-9, 3-12
Shift lock system ............................................................5-19
Side impact air bag ........................................................3-45
Smart key ..........................................................................4-6
Smooth cornering............................................................5-43
Snow tyres ......................................................................5-46Spare tyre Compact spare tyre....................................................6-14
Compact spare tyre replacement ..............................7-39
Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-42 Driving at night ........................................................5-43
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-44
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-44
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-42
Highway driving ........................................................5-45
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-42
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-43
Speedometer....................................................................4-44
Sports mode ....................................................................5-18
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ..................................................5-6, 5-10
Steering wheel ................................................................4-37 Horn ..........................................................................4-38
Power steering ..........................................................4-37
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-38
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-107
Storage compartment ....................................................4-100 Centre console storage ............................................4-100
Glove box ................................................................4-100
Multi box ................................................................4-101
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-101
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-101
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ......................................4-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-103
Tachometer ......................................................................4-45
Trunk ..............................................................................4-20
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-13
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-38
Towing ............................................................................6-16 Emergency towing ....................................................6-17
Trailer towing..................................................................5-50 Safety chains ............................................................5-51
Towbars ....................................................................5-51
Trailer brakes ............................................................5-51
Weight of the trailer (tongue) ....................................5-57
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