Trailer Or Vehicle Towing Tips - Hyundai 2001 Santa Fe Owner's Manual

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Gross axle weight
Gross vehicle weight
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
the chart.
the chart.
the chart.
the chart.
the chart.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
Engine
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
With Brake
2.7(4WD)
2.4(2WD)
SSA2200D
2.7(2WD)
Without Brake
2.7(4WD)
2.4(2WD)
Without Brake
2.7(2WD)
+ABS
2.7(4WD)
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
serious affect its steering and braking per-
serious affect its steering and braking per-
serious affect its steering and braking per-
serious affect its steering and braking per-
serious affect its steering and braking per-
formance causing a crash in which you may
formance causing a crash in which you may
formance causing a crash in which you may
formance causing a crash in which you may
formance causing a crash in which you may
be seriously injured or killed.
be seriously injured or killed.
be seriously injured or killed.
be seriously injured or killed.
be seriously injured or killed.
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
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. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed (Less than 60 mph)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-
mal conditions.
Lbs. (kg)
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and
Maximum Towable Weight
Trailer
Tongue
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
1200(544)
120(54.4)
2700(1224)
270(122.4)
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all
2200(997)
220(99.7)
1000(453)
100(45.3)
1200(544)
120(54.4)
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
1200(544)
120(54.4)
1200(544)
120(54.4)
1500(680)
150(68.0)
1500(680)
150(68.0)
8. When parking your car and trailer, especial-
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
10.During your trip, check occasionally to be
11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
electrical charging performance, do not use
fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive
(automatic transaxle).
load shift while driving.
tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire
pressure can seriously affect the handling.
Also check the spare tire.
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.
ly 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 1st or Reverse (manual) or
Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
sudden stops.
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