Hyundai Getz 2004 Owner's Manual page 168

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
If your car has to be towed, it should be
done by your Hyundai dealer or a
commercial tow truck service. This will
help assure that your car is not dam-
aged in towing. Also, professionals are
generally aware of local laws govern-
ing towing. In any case, rather than
risk damage to your car, it is sug-
gested that you show this information
to the tow truck operator. Be sure that
a safety chain system is used and that
all local laws are observed.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE
o If the car is being towed with the rear
wheels on the ground, be sure the
parking brake is released.
o If the car is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, be sure
that the transaxle is in neutral. Also,
be sure that the ignition key is in the
"ACC" position. This is necessary to
prevent damage to the steering lock
mechanism, which is not designed
to hold the front wheels straight
while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged,
a towing dolly must be used.
!
CAUTION:
When towing the vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground, it should
be towed with wheel lift type truck.
Otherwise, this can cause serious
damage to the front suspension
parts.
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Towing a Car With Automatic
Transaxle
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
!
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transaxle
should never be towed from the
rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transaxle. If the car
must be towed from the rear, a tow-
ing dolly must be used under the
front wheels.
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