Emergency Towing - Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual

What to do in an emergency

Emergency Towing

(if equipped)
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Front
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Rear
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow truck service.
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If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the rear of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing should be done only on a
solid ground for a short distance and
at a low speed.
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Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
The driver must be in the vehi-
cle for steering and braking
operations when the vehicle is
being towed. Passengers other
than the driver must not be in
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the vehicle.
Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
• Place the ignition switch in the
• Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more
• More steering effort will be required
• Use a vehicle heavier than your
CAUTION
• The drivers of both vehicles should
• Before emergency towing, check
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
ACC position so the steering wheel
is not locked.
force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
own to tow your vehicle.
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
securely to the hook.
and even force.