Hyundai Coupe Tiburon 2005 Owner's Manual page 389

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
22
Lbs. (Kg)
Maximum
Towable Weight
Trailer
Without Brake Type 1,212(550)
With Brake 2,645(1,200)
1.6 L
Type 3,086(1,400)
2.0/2.7 L
!
WARNING:
Improper loading of your car and
trailer can seriously affect its steer-
ing and braking performance caus-
ing a crash which could cause seri-
ous injury or death.
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check towbar ball
and safety cable connections as
well as proper operation of the trailer
running lights, brake lights, and turn
signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod-
erate speed (Less than 60mph).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel
than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency, do not tow a trailer with the
transaxle engaged in an overdrive
gear.
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.
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7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind and
buffeting.
When being passed by a large ve-
hicle, 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.
8. When parking your car and trailer,
especially on a hill, be sure to follow
all the normal precautions. Turn
your front wheels into the curb, set
the parking brake firmly, and put
the transaxle in 1st or Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic). In
addition, we advise the use of wheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes,
start your vehicle and trailer mov-
ing, and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you
check your electrical connection at
the same time.
10.During your trip, check occasion-
ally to be sure that the load is
secure, and that the lights and any
trailer brakes are still working.