towing Hyundai Sonata 2020 Owner's Manual

Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control ................................................. 6-105System Setting and Operation ........................................................................\
.... 6-106
Lane Following Assist (LFA) ....................................................................... 6-109LFA Operation ........................................................................\
................................. 6-111
Warning Message ........................................................................\
........................... 6-111
Limitations of the System ........................................................................\
............. 6-113
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) .................................................................... 6-115System Setting and Operation ........................................................................\
..... 6-116
Warning Message ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-118
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) /
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) ............................ 6-121
System Description ........................................................................\
....................... 6-121
System Setting and Activation ........................................................................\
..... 6-122
Warning and System Control ........................................................................\
........6-124
Detecting Sensors ........................................................................\
......................... 6-127
Limitations of the System ........................................................................\
.............6-128
Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
.6-133Hazardous Driving Conditions ................................................\
.............................6-133
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................\
.............................6-133
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
.........................6-134
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
.............................6-134
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
.........................6-134
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
...............6-135
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
............................6-135
Winter Driving ........................................................................\
.................... 6-136Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
................ 6-136
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
........................ 6-137
Vehicle load limit.......................................................\
................................. 6-139Tire Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
... 6-139
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
..................... 6-144
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6. While Driving

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• The pedestrian or cyclist is not fully detected by the camera recognition
system, for example, if the pedestrian
is leaning over or is not fully walking
upright
• The pedestrian or cyclist is moving very quickly or appears abruptly in the
camera detection area
• The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing clothing that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to be
detected by the camera recognition
system
• The outside lighting is too bright (e.g. when driving in bright sunlight or
in sun glare) or too dark (e.g. when
driving on a dark rural road at night)
• It is difficult to detect and distinguish the pedestrian or cyclist from other
objects in the surroundings, for
example, when there is a group of
pedestrians, cyclists or a large crowd
• There is an item similar to a person’s body structure
• The pedestrian or cyclist is small
• The pedestrian has impaired mobility
• The sensor recognition is limited • The radar sensor or camera is blocked
with a foreign object or debris
• Inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow obscures the field of view of
the radar sensor or camera
• When light coming from a street light or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on
a wet road surface such as a puddle in
the road
• The field of view in front is obstructed by sun glare
• The windshield glass is fogged up; a clear view of the road is obstructed
• The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
• The sensor recognition changes suddenly when passing over a speed
bump
• You are on a roundabout
• The pedestrian or cyclist suddenly interrupts in front of the vehicle
• The cyclist in front is riding intersected with the driving direction
• There is any other electromagnetic interference
• The construction area, rail or other metal object is near the cyclist
• The bicycle material is not reflected well on the radar
WARNING
Turn off Forward Collision avoidance
Assist system through cluster or
infotainment system before towing
a vehicle. Application of FCA system
while towing may adversely affect the
safety of your vehicle or the towing
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when the vehicle
in front of you has cargo that extends
rearward from the cab, or when the
vehicle in front of you has higher
ground clearance.

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Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water, snow,
ice, mud and sand, take the below
suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and keep a longer braking distance.
• Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
• When your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use second
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid
unnecessary wheel spin.
• Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other non-slip materials under the wheels to
provide additional traction while the
vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow,
or mud.
WARNING
Downshifting with an automatic
transmission while driving on slippery
surfaces can cause an accident. The
sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. Be careful when
downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around your front wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal
while shifting, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal while the transmission
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
forward and reverse directions causes a
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive
wheel spin occurs, the temperature
of the tires can increase very quickly.
If the tires become damaged, a tire
blow out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous - you and
others may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly
causing an engine compartment fire
or other damage. Try to avoid spinning
the wheels as much as possible to
prevent overheating of either the tires
or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle
to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56
km/h).
Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage to
the transmission, and tire damage. See
"Towing" in chapter 7.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

While Driving6-140
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Type DType D
Type EType E
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Type FType F
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The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that can
be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity
weight.
Vehicle capacity weight
904 lbs. (410 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maximum
combined weight of occupants and
cargo. If your vehicle is equipped with a
trailer, the combined weight includes the
tongue load.
Seating capacity
Total: 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a driver,
your vehicle may carry. However, the
seating capacity may be reduced based
upon the weight of all of the occupants,
and the weight of the cargo being carried
or towed. Do not overload the vehicle as
there is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo, the
vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity
We do not recommend using this vehicle
for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehicle will
increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants
and the tongue load, if your vehicle is
equipped with a trailer.

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Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on
your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit, including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry. Overloading can
shorten the life of the vehicle. If the
GVWR or the GAWR is exceeded, parts
on the vehicle can break, and it can
change the handling of your vehicle.
These could cause you to lose control
and result in an accident.

While Driving6-144
We do not recommend using this vehicle
for trailer towing.
TRAILER TOWING

Hazard Warning Flasher ........................................................................\
.........7-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving ........................................................7-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving ........................................................................\
..... 7-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ....................................................... 7-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving ........................................................................\
7-3
If the Engine Will not Start ........................................................................\
.....7-3If the Engine Doesn’t Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly ............................................7-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn’t Start ..............................................7-3
Jump Starting ........................................................................\
........................ 7-4
If the Engine Overheats ........................................................................\
......... 7-6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 7-7
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................\
........................... 7-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................................................\
.... 7-8
Low Tire Pressure Telltale ........................................................................\
................ 7-9
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with Position Indicator ......................................... 7-9
TPMS Malfunction Indicator ........................................................................\
........... 7-10
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
............ 7-10
If you Have a Flat Tire (With Spare Tire) ...................................................... 7-12Jack and Tools ........................................................................\
................................. 7-12
Changing Tires ........................................................................\
................................. 7-13
Towing ...................................................................\
........................................ 7-18
Towing Service ........................................................................\
................................ 7-18
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
.......................... 7-19
7. Emergency Situations
7

Emergency Situations7-4
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Follow the jump starting
procedure in this section to avoid serious
injury or damage to your vehicle. If in
doubt about how to properly jump start
your vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you have a service technician or
towing service do it for you.
WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
to you or bystanders, always follow
these precautions when working near
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed
to protect the eyes from acid
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present
in battery cells, is highly
combustible, and may explode
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is highly corrosive. Do
not allow acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical
attention. If acid gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel
pain or a burning sensation, get medical
attention immediately.
• When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
• Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
• NEVER attempt to recharge the
battery when the vehicle’s battery
cables are connected to the battery.
• The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage. NEVER touch
these components with the engine
running or when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s) or
regulations.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle:
• Only use a 12-volt power supply
(battery or jumper system) to jump
start your vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle by push-starting.
JUMP STARTING

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7-13
Changing Tires
WARNING
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack
causing serious injury or death to you or
those nearby. Take the following safety
precautions:
• Never place any portion of your body
under a vehicle that is supported by
a jack.
• NEVER attempt to change a tire in
the lane of traffic. ALWAYS move the
vehicle completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from traffic
before trying to change a tire. If you
cannot find a level, firm place off
the road, call a towing service for
assistance.
• Be sure to use the jack provided with
the vehicle.
• ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions on the
vehicle and NEVER on the bumpers
or any other part of the vehicle for
jacking support.
• Do not start or run the engine while
the vehicle is on the jack.
• Do not allow anyone to remain in the
vehicle while it is on the jack.
• Keep children away from the road
and the vehicle. Follow these steps to change your
vehicle’s tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift button into P (Park)
or into R (Reverse) if equipped with
a manual transmission, apply the
parking brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher button.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire from
the vehicle.
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5. Block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite of the tire you
are changing.
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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts counterclockwise one turn each in
the order shown above, but do not
remove any lug nuts until the tire has
been raised off of the ground.

Emergency Situations7-18
TOWING
Towing Service
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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.
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 suspension
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.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
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• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use a wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
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