Hyundai 2005 Santa Fe Owner's Manual page 176

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Maximum Towable Weight
Engine
Trailer
Type A 1700(771)
2.4(2WD)
Type B 1200(544)
Type A 3200(1452)
2.7(2WD)
Type B 2700(1225)
With Type A 2700(1225)
2.7(4WD)
Brake Type B 2200(998)
Type A 3500(1588)
3.5(2WD)
Type B 3000(1361)
Type A 3000(1361)
3.5(4WD)
Type B 2500(1134)
2.4(2WD) 1000(453)
2.7(2WD)
Without
2.7(4WD)
Brake 1200(544)
3.5(2WD)
3.5(4WD)
2.4(2WD) 1200(544)
Without 2.7(2WD)
Brake 2.7(4WD)
1500(680)
+ABS 3.5(2WD)
3.5(4WD)
Type A : Vehicle carrying 2 passengers
Type B : Vehicle carrying 5 passengers
Lbs. (kg)
!
WARNING:
Tongue
o Improperly loading your vehicle and
170(77.1)
trailer can seriously affect its steering
120(54.4)
and braking performance causing a
320(145.2)
crash which could cause serious injury
270(122.5)
or death.
270(122.5)
o Towing a trailer affected vehicle han-
220(99.8)
dling and braking.
350(158.8)
o Drive more slowly when towing a trailer
300(136.1) and allow more distance when braking.
o Be careful when driving in slippery and
300(136.1)
windy conditions.
250(113.4)
o Be careful when turning and while driv-
100(45.3)
ing up and down hills.
o Do not exceed 45 mph or the posted
towing speed limit, whichever is lower.
120(54.4)
4. The gross combination weight (sum of
120(54.4)
your vehicle weight plus its load and the
total trailer weight) must not exceed the
following.
150(68.0)
Engine
2.4
2.7
3.5
Lbs. (kg)
Combination Weight
2WD 4WD
6000(2721) -
7700(3493) 7400(3357)
8000(3629) 7700(3493)
C190F02O-AAT
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. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
conditions.
3. To maintain engine braking efficiency, do not
tow a trailer with the transaxle engaged in
overdrive gear.
4. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
5. Check the condition and air pressure of all
tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire
pressure can seriously affect the handling.
Also check the spare tire.
6. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected 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.
7. When parking your car and trailer, especially
on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal
precautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the
transaxle in Park. In addition, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.