emergency towing HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

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 ............................................................................. 7-3
If 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) ......................................................7-12
Jack and Tools ......................................................................................................... 7-12
Changing Tires ......................................................................................................... 7-13
Towing ........................................................................................................... 7-18
Towing Service ........................................................................................................ 7-18
Emergency Towing ................................................................................................. 7-19
Basic Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................... 7-20
7. Emergency Situations
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Emergency Situations
7-4
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.
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Emergency Situations
7-14
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)
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.

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7-19
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Towing Service
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[A] : Dollies
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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Emergency Situations
7-20
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with a
rollover sensor, place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF or ACC position
when the vehicle is being towed. The side impact and curtain air bag
may deploy if the sensor detects the
situation as a rollover.
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the shift button in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift button in N
(Neutral) when being towed with the
front wheels on the ground can cause
internal damage to the transmission.
Emergency Towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

Index
I-12
Tire Specification and Pressure Label ................................................................. 2-17
Tires and Wheels ....................................................................................... 2-12/ 8-38
All Season Tires ............................................................................................... 8-48
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................... 8-39
Radial-Ply Tires ................................................................................................ 8-48
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...................................................8-38
Snow Tires ........................................................................................................ 8-48
Summer Tires ................................................................................................... 8-48
Tire Care ........................................................................................................... 8-38
Tire Maintenance .............................................................................................. 8-42
Tire Replacement ............................................................................................. 8-41
Tire Rotation ..................................................................................................... 8-40
Tire Sidewall Labeling ..................................................................................... 8-42
Tire Terminology and Definitions .................................................................... 8-45
Tire Traction ..................................................................................................... 8-42
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................................................................. 8-40
Wheel Replacement .......................................................................................... 8-42
Towing ................................................................................................................. 7-18
Emergency Towing .......................................................................................... 7-19
Towing Service ................................................................................................. 7-18
Trailer Towing ................................................................................................... 6-161
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving ...............................................................7-3
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Vehicle Break-In Process ....................................................................................... 1-7
Vehicle Certification Label .................................................................................. 2-16
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..............................................1-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................................................. 2-16
Vehicle Load Limit ............................................................................................ 6-156
Tire Loading Information Label ..................................................................... 6-156
Vehicle Modifications ............................................................................................ 1-7
Volume and Weight .............................................................................................. 2-13
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Washer Fluid ........................................................................................................ 8-30
Checking the Washer Fluid Level .................................................................... 8-30
Windows .............................................................................................................. 5-42
Power Windows ................................................................................................ 5-43