Trailer Or Vehicle Towing Tips - Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 Owner's Manual

o Keep the tongue load 10% of the total trailer
load.
o Tongue load
x 100 = 10% (MAX)
Total trailer weight
o Tongue loads can be increased or decreased
by re-distributing the load in the trailer.
This can be verified by checking the total
weight of the loaded trailer and then check-
ing the load on the tongue.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Never load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight in
the back than in the front. About 60% of the back than in the front. About 60% of the back than in the front. About 60% of
the back than in the front. About 60% of the back than in the front. About 60% of
the trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front half
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in on the trailer and the remaining 40% in on the trailer and the remaining 40% in on the trailer and the remaining 40% in on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
the rear. the rear. the rear. the rear. the rear.
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
identification plate (see page 8-1). The identification plate (see page 8-1). The identification plate (see page 8-1). The
identification plate (see page 8-1). The identification plate (see page 8-1). The
total gross vehicle weight is the com- total gross vehicle weight is the com- total gross vehicle weight is the com- total gross vehicle weight is the com- total gross vehicle weight is the com-
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all
passengers and their luggage, cargo, passengers and their luggage, cargo, passengers and their luggage, cargo, passengers and their luggage, cargo, passengers and their luggage, cargo,
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op- hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op- hitch, trailer tongue load and other op- hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
tional equipment. tional equipment. tional equipment.
tional equipment. tional equipment.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
Gross axle weight Gross vehicle weight
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. The front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
that your towing package does not ex- that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex- that your towing package does not ex- that your towing package does not ex-
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too much
luggage in the cargo area can overload luggage in the cargo area can overload luggage in the cargo area can overload luggage in the cargo area can overload luggage in the cargo area can overload
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and the rear axle. Redistribute the load and the rear axle. Redistribute the load and the rear axle. Redistribute the load and the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
check the axle weight again. check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again. check the axle weight again. check the axle weight again.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend-
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
weight cannot safely exceed the values in weight cannot safely exceed the values in weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in weight cannot safely exceed the values in
the chart. the chart. the chart. the chart. the chart.
Engine
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
With Brake
2.7(4WD)
2.4(2WD)
SSA2200D
2.7(2WD)
Without Brake
2.7(4WD)
2.4(2WD)
Without Brake
2.7(2WD)
+ABS
2.7(4WD)
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and trailer can Improperly loading your car and trailer can Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can Improperly loading your car and trailer can
seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per-
formance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could cause
serious injury or death. serious injury or death. serious injury or death. serious injury or death. serious injury or death.
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain
connections as well as proper operation of
the trailer running lights, brake lights, and
turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed (Less than 60 mph)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-
mal conditions.
Lbs. (kg)
Maximum Towable Weight
Trailer Tongue
1200(544)
120(54.4)
2700(1224)
270(122.4)
2200(997) 220(99.7)
1000(453)
100(45.3)
1200(544)
120(54.4)
1200(544)
120(54.4)
1200(544)
120(54.4)
1500(680)
150(68.0)
1500(680)
150(68.0)
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