Trailer Towing Equipment - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving Your Vehicle

Trailer towing equipment

Hitches
2C_TowingMount
Information
The mounting hole for hitches are located
on both sides of the underbody behind
the rear tires.
It's important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few
reasons why you'll need the right hitch.
Here are some rules to follow:
• Do you have to make any holes in the
body of your vehicle when you install a
trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to
seal the holes later when you remove
the hitch. If you don't seal them, carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can
get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and
water.
• The bumpers on your vehicle are not
intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type
hitches to them. Use only a
frame-mounted hitch that does not
attach to the bumper.
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• Any part of the rear number plate or
lighting devices of the vehicle must not
be obscured by the mechanical
coupling device.
If the rear number plate and/or lighting
devices can be obscured partially by
any part of the mechanical coupling
device, mechanical coupling devices
that can not be easily removed or
repositioned without use of any tools,
except an easily operated (for example,
an effort not exceeding 20 Nm) release
key which is supplied by the
manufacturer of the coupling device,
are not permitted for use.
Please note that the mechanical
coupling device that is fitted and not in
use must always be removed or
repositioned if the rear number plate
and/or rear lighting devices are
obscured by any part of the mechanical
coupling device.
• A HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory is
available at an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Safety chains
You should always attach chains between
your vehicle and your trailer.
Instructions about safety chains may be
provided by the hitch manufacturer or
trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendation for
attaching safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with your
trailer. And, never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.