Towing Service - Hyundai 2016 Tucson Owner's Manual

T T O O W W I I N N G G

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck
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 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
dolly
always be lifted, not the rear.
If your vehicle is an AWD vehicle, it
must be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment with all
the wheels off the ground.
dolly
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CAUTION
An AWD vehicle should never
be towed with the wheels on the
service.
ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transaxle or the
AWD system.
CAUTION
•
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 a wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
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