Trailer Towing - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Do not place objects or materials in the
engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the engine
compartment may cause an engine
failure or combustion, because they may
block the engine cooling. Such damage
will not be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
Drive your vehicle when water vapor
condenses and accumulates inside the
exhaust pipes
When the vehicle is stopped for a long
time in winter while the engine is running,
water vapor may condense and
accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.
Water in the exhaust pipes may cause
noise, etc., but it is drained driving at
medium to high speed.
Check wiper blades
Clear ice and snow from the windshield
and rear glass. Check if the wiper blades
are frozen and stuck to the glass.
If it snows while driving, the wiper may
temporarily stop operating to prevent
itself from being damaged if snow
accumulates at the upper and lower part
of glass due to its operation. If it stops,
clear the snow accumulated at the upper
and lower part of the glass and then
operate the wiper.
Stopping of wiper operation due to snow
accumulation is not a failure. It is to
prevent safety issue and damage from
occurring when the wiper continues to
operate without removing snow while
driving the vehicle.

Trailer towing

If you are considering to tow with your
vehicle, you should first your country's
legal requirements. As laws vary the
requirements for towing trailers, cars, or
other types of vehicles or apparatus may
differ. We recommend that you contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for further
details before towing. Remember that
trailering is different than just driving your
vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, durability, and
electric energy economy. Successful,
safe trailering requires correct
equipment, and it has to be used
properly. Damage to your vehicle caused
by improper trailer towing is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer's warranty.
This section contains many time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your
safety and that of your passengers. Please
read this section carefully before you pull
a trailer.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
• If you don't use the correct equipment
and/or drive improperly, you can lose
control of the vehicle when you are
pulling a trailer. For example, if the
trailer is too heavy, the braking
performance may be reduced. You and
your passengers could be seriously or
fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this
section.
• Before towing, make sure the total
trailer weight, GCW (Gross
Combination Weight), GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle
Weight) and trailer tongue load are all
within the limits.
• When you tow a trailer, make sure to
turn off the ISG system.
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