towing Hyundai Sonata 2015 User Guide

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What to do in an emergency
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.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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Do not tow the vehicle 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.
CAUTION

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What to do in an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Place the ignition switch in theACC position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.Emergency Towing
(if equipped)
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 at the rear of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. 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 speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Failure to place the transmis-
sion shift lever in N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to
the transmission.
CAUTION
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What to do in an emergency
Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked.
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
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. Use a towing cable or chain less
than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 12 inches
(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
Before towing, check the automat- ic transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic trans-
mission fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
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To avoid damage to your vehicle
and vehicle components when
towing:
Always pull straight ahead
when using the towing hooks.
Do not pull from the side or at
a vertical angle.
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.
Limit the vehicle speed to 10
mph (15 km/h) and drive less
than 1 mile (1.5 km) when tow-
ing to avoid serious damage
to the automatic transmis-
sion.
CAUTION

Maintenance
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normaltemperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
Engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI)REvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
Engine oil and filter (1.6 TGDI/2.0 TGDI)REvery 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugsRMore frequentlyB, H
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km)A, C, E, F, G, I
Dual clutch transmission fluid REvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)A, C, E, F, G, H, I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, F
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball jointIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E

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Storage compartment ....................................................3-150Center console storage .............................................3-150
Glove box .................................................................3-150
Multi box ..................................................................3-151
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-151
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-151
Sunroof, see panoramic sunroof .....................................3-48
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
3-153
Tachometer ......................................................................3-\
66
Telescope steering ...........................................................3-23
Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tilt steering .....................................................................3-2\
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Tire chains .......................................................................5\
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Tire loading information label ........................................5-92
Tire Mobility Kit .............................................................6-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................6-9
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-44\
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-10
Tire terminology and defintions .....................................7-51
Tires and wheels .............................................................7-41 All season tires ...........................................................7-54
Checking tire inflation pressure .................................7-43
Low aspect ratio tires .................................................7-55
Radial-ply tires ...........................................................7-55
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure.................7-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-42 Snow tires ...................................................................7-54
Summer tires ..............................................................7-54
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-47
Tire replacement .........................................................7-45
Tire rotation ................................................................7-44
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-47
Tire terminology and defintions .................................7-51
Tire traction ................................................................7-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-45
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-46
Tires and wheels (Spefification) .......................................8-4
Towing ........................................................................\
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Trailer towing..................................................................5-96
Transmission Automatic transmission ..............................................5-14
Dual clutch transmission ............................................5-18
Paddle shifter .............................................................5-24
Shift lock override ......................................................5-25
Shift lock system ........................................................5-25
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
..3-89
Trip computer..................................................................3-88 Digital speedometer....................................................3-92
Fuel Economy ............................................................3-90
Trip A/B ......................................................................3-\
89
Trip computer modes ......................................................3-72
Trunk ........................................................................\
.......3-53 Smart trunk .................................................................3-56
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