Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual page 539

• Do not jerk the cables, chains, or
removable hook. Apply steady and
even force.
• Use a towing cable or chain less than 5
m (16 ft.) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 in.) wide) in the
middle of the cable or chain for easy
visibility.
2C_TowingHookRange
(1) 5m (16 ft.)
• Drive carefully so the towing cable or
chain remains tight during towing.
• Before towing, check the Dual Clutch
transmission for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the transmission fluid is
leaking, flatbed equipment or a towing
dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle in a
slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope or
chain to start or drive the vehicle.
Otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle may
be damaged.
NOTICE
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 the
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 15km/h
(10mph) and drive less than 1.5km
(1mile) when towing to avoid serious
damage to transmission (if equipped).
• The vehicle should be towed at a speed
of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less within the
distance of 20 km (12 mi.) (if equipped
with Manual Transmission).
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