Attention:
- Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle!
- If necessary, your vehicle must be towed by a local Hyundai dealer or a dedicated towing service. This ensures the vehicle is not damaged during towing. In addition, professional towing services are usually familiar with local towing laws. But in all cases, in order to eliminate the risk of damage to the car, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with these instructions with the tow truck operator. Ensure that the vehicle being towed is secured with a safety chain and that local laws are observed.
Towing a car with a manual transmission
When towing a vehicle with the front wheels off, check that the parking brake is off.
When towing the vehicle with the rear wheels off the ground, place the shift lever in neutral and the ignition key in «ACC» («Auxiliary equipment»). This is to prevent damage to the steering lock mechanism, which is not designed to hold the front wheels in a straight-ahead position when towing.
If one of the loaded wheels or suspension parts is damaged, a tow truck must be used.
Attention:
- Towing a car with two driving wheels with rear wheels not suspended must be carried out using a tow truck with a wheel suspension system. Otherwise, damage to the wheel drive shaft joint boots may occur when touching the tow hook if there is not enough distance between the boots and the hook. Towing a four-wheel drive vehicle in the usual way is prohibited.
- It must be transported with all wheels out of the way or on a tow truck platform.
Car towing
Attention: In case of improper towing, your vehicle may be damaged!
If your vehicle needs to be towed, it should be done by your authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a professional towing service. This will help you avoid damage to the vehicle during towing. In addition, towing professionals are generally familiar with the rules and laws pertaining to vehicle towing. In any case, we recommend that you show this information to the tow truck operator. Be sure to use safety chains and comply with local regulations.
When towing with the front wheels off, make sure the parking brake is off.
Towing a car with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is being towed with its rear wheels on the road, make sure the parking brake is off.
Make sure the ignition key is in the «ACC» («Optional equipment»). This is to prevent damage to the steering lock mechanism, which is not designed to hold the front wheels in a straight line while the vehicle is being towed.
If any part of the loaded wheels or suspension is damaged, a towing dolly must be used.
Towing a car with an automatic transmission
Attention:
- It is forbidden to tow cars with automatic transmission backwards with the rear wheels off the ground and with the front wheels on the ground. This can seriously damage the gearbox. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the rear raised, the front wheels must be on the tow truck.
- If the vehicle is being towed with its rear wheels on the road, make sure the parking brake is off.
Note: Before towing, check the fluid level in the automatic transmission. If it is below the mark «NOT» («Hot») on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, you must use a towing cart.