Towing; Towing Service - Hyundai Elantra 2024 Owner's Manual

Emergency situations
Information
When the original tire and wheel are
repaired and reinstalled on the vehicle,
the wheel nut torque must be set
correctly. The correct wheel nut
tightening torque is 79-94 lbf.ft (11-13
kgf.m).
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the compact spare
tire and your vehicle:
• Drive slowly enough for the road
conditions to avoid all hazards, such as
a potholes or debris.
• Avoid driving over obstacles. The
compact spare tire diameter is smaller
than the diameter of a conventional tire
and reduces the ground clearance
about 1 in. (25 mm).
• Do not use tire chains on the compact
spare tire. Because of the smaller size, a
tire chain will not fit properly.
• Do not use the compact spare tire on
any other wheels, nor should standard
tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim
rings be used with the compact spare
wheel.
• Do not suddenly accelerate or
decelerate (0 <-> 25 mph (0 <-> 40
km/h)) in any driving mode. It may
cause leakage of transfer oil.
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Towing

Towing service

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[A] Dollies
If towing is necessary, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
2WD vehicles can be towed with the rear
wheels on the ground (without dollies)
and the front wheels off the ground. The
use of wheel dollies or flatbed is
recommended. If any of the loaded
wheels or suspension components are
damaged or the vehicle is towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a towing
dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
To prevent damage when towing:
• Do not lift using the trailer hitch or body
and chassis parts.
• Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground.