Towing - M/T Requirements

Group:
GENERAL

Number:
00-00-002

Date:
AUGUST, 2000

Model:
ALL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE

Subject:
TOWING REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION:
This bulletin provides requirements for towing Hyundai vehicles equipped with manual transaxles with all four wheels on the ground, such as may be done to tow behind a recreational vehicle.

CAUTION:
Any Hyundai vehicle equipped with an automatic transaxle must NOT be towed with all four wheels on the ground behind another vehicle. This may seriously damage the vehicle's transaxle.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:

Any Hyundai vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle may be towed with all four wheels on the ground behind another vehicle, such as a Recreational Vehicle (RV), as long as the following six conditions are met:

1. Transaxle oil is at the recommended level

2. Transaxle is in correct working order

3. Parking brake is released

4. Gearshift is in NEUTRAL

5. Steering wheel is UNLOCKED with the key in the ignition and in the "ACC" position

NOTE:
When you leave the key in the "ACC" position, make sure all accessories are turned off to prevent battery drain.

6. Vehicle is towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground

WARNING:
When towing has been completed, be sure to turn the key off, remove it from the ignition and set the parking brake. Do not leave the key in the ignition with the vehicle unattended.

NOTE:
Emergency and disabled vehicle towing procedures are given in the respective model's owner's manual.