Vehicle - RV Towing Guidelines/Precautions
Group: GENERALNumber: 05-00-001
Date: FEBRUARY, 2005
Model: ALL
Subject
RECREATIONAL TOWING REQUIREMENTS
DESCRIPTION:
This bulletin provides requirements for towing 2WD 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:
The combinations listed in the TABLE MUST NOT be towed behind a recreational vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED 2WD HYUNDAI VEHICLE TOWING
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:
Confirm that the "recreational" tow vehicle has the capacity to tow a Hyundai vehicle.
Any Hyundai 2WD 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 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
6. Front tires are of the same size
7. Front tire pressures are equal and inflated to the recommended pressure
NOTE:
When you leave the key in the "ACC" position, make sure all accessories are turned off to prevent battery drain.
8. 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 detail in the respective model's owner's manual; however, the following information quickly summarizes the various recommended towing procedures to be used by Hyundai dealers or by commercial truck towing companies.