Trailer Or Vehicle Towing - Hyundai TUCSON Owner's Manual

TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING

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If you are considering towing with your
car, you should first check with your
Province Department of Motor Vehicles
to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary from province to prov-
ince the requirements for towing trail-
ers, cars, or other types of vehicles or
apparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai
dealer for further details before towing.
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CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your car
during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles)
in order to allow the engine to prop-
erly break in. Failure to heed this
caution may result in serious en-
gine or transaxle damage.
NOTE - For Europe
o The technically permissible maxi-
mum load on the rear axle(s) may
be exceeded by not more than 15
% and the technically permissible
maximum laden mass of the ve-
hicle may be exceeded by not more
than 10 % or 100 kg (220.4 lbs),
whichever value is lower. In this
case, do not exceed 100 km/h (62.1
mph) for vehicle of category M1 or
80 km/h (49.7 mph) for vehicle of
category N1.
o When a vehicle of category M1 is
towing a trailer, the additional load
imposed at the trailer coupling
device may cause the tire maxi-
mum load ratings to be exceeded,
but not by more than 15 %. In this
case, do not exceed 100 km/h (62.1
mph) and increase the tire infla-
tion pressure by at least 0.2 bar.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Trailer Hitches
Select the proper hitch and ball combi-
nation, making sure that it's location is
compatible with that of the trailer or
vehicle being towed.
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which
distributes the tongue load uniformly
throughout the chassis.
The hitch should be bolted securely to
the car and installed by a qualified
technician. DO NOT USE A HITCH
DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN-
STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE
THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE
BUMPER.
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Trailer Brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to fed-
eral and/or local regulations and that it
is properly installed and operating cor-
rectly.
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