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

weight of the loaded trailer and then check-
ing the load on the tongue.
NOTE:
1. Never load the trailer with more weight in
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the trailer load should be in the front half
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
the rear.
2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
identification plate (see page 8-1). The
total gross vehicle weight is the com-
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all
passengers and their luggage, cargo,
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
tional equipment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
that your towing package does not ex-
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
luggage in the trunk can overload the
rear axle. Redistribute the load and check
the axle weight again.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
Gross axle weight Gross vehicle weight
CAUTION:
The following specifications are recommend-
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
the chart.
Maximum Towable Weight
Trailer
With Brake
2000 (907)
Without Brake
1000 (453)
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
serious affect its steering and braking per-
formance causing a crash in which you may
be seriously injured or killed.
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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.
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4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive
(automatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all
tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire
pressure can seriously affect the handling.
Lbs. (kg)
Also check the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected by crosswind and buffeting.
Tongue
When being passed by a large vehicle, keep
200 (90.7)
a constant speed and steer straight ahead.
If there is too much wind buffeting slow
100 (45.3)
down to get out of the other vehicle's air
turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especial-
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.
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