Towing A Car With Automatic Transaxle; Emergency Towing - Hyundai 2001 Sonata Owner's Manual

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Towing a Car With Automatic Transaxle

o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transaxle should
never be towed from the rear with the front
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must
be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must
be used under the front wheels.
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is
released.
o If the car is being towed with all four wheels
on the ground, it can be towed only from the
front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph
(50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25
km). Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the key in the "ACC" position. A
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
driver must be in the towed vehicle to oper-
ate the steering and brakes.
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o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
NOTE:
Before towing, check the level of the tran-
saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on
the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add
fluid, a towing dolly must be used as de-
scribed above.
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Emergency Towing

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For emergency towing when no commercial
tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable,
chain or strap to one of the tie-down hooks
under the front of your car. Do not attempt to
tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved
surface. This could result in serious damage to
your car.
Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels,
drive train, axles, steering or brakes are dam-
aged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in
neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine
off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine
running). A driver must be in the towed car to
steer it and operate the brakes.
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