Trailer Or Vehicle Towing Tips - Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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and/or too much luggage in the
trunk can overload the rear axle.
Redistribute the load and check
the axle weight again.
4. The maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling de-
vice ; 52kg
Coupling point
C190E01FC
5. The maximum permissible over-
hang of the coupling point : 760
mm
!
CAUTION:
The following specifications are
recommended when towing a
trailer. The loaded trailer weigh can-
not safely exceed the values in the
following chart.
kg
Maximum Towable
Weight
Trailer
Tongue
1,300
MANUAL
1.5 Diesel
With
TRANSAXLE
(2,865)
1.6/1.8 L
Brake
1,100
AUTO
52
Type
1.6/1.8 L
TRANSAXLE
(2,424)
(115)
550 (1,212)
Without Brake Type
!
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and
trailer can serious affect its steer-
ing and braking performance caus-
ing a crash in which could cause
serious injury or death.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
C190F02A-GAT

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

1. Before towing, check hitch and
safety chain connections as well as
proper operation of the trailer run-
ning lights, brake lights, and turn
signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod-
erate speed (Less than 100 km/h).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel
than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per-
formance, do not use fifth gear
(manual transaxle) or overdrive (au-
tomatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pres-
sure of all tires on the trailer and
your car. Low tire pressure can
seriously affect the handling. Also
check the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind and
buffeting. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. If there is
too much wind buffeting, slow down
to get out of the other vehicle's air
turbulence.
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