Hyundai Tucson: Towing / Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you have it done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing hook at the front (or
rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle with a cable or chain. A driver must
be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced roads for a short distance
and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train, steering and brakes must all be in good
condition.
Always follow these emergency towing precautions:
- Place the ignition switch in the ACC position so the steering wheel is not
locked. (if equipped)
- Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
- Release the parking brake.
- Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced braking performance.
- More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
- Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
- The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequently.
- Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or damaged.
- Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
- Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force
- Use a towing cable or chain less than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a white
or red cloth (about 12 inch (30 cm) wide) in the middle of the cable or chain
for easy visibility.
- Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during towing.
- Before towing, check the automatic transaxle for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the automatic transaxle fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your vehicle and vehicle components when towing:
- Always pull straight ahead when using the towing hooks. Do not pull from
the side or at a vertical angle.
- Do not use the towing hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power.
- Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h) and drive less than 1 mile
(1.5 km) when towing to avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle.
1.Open the tailgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2.Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the front or
rear bumper.
3.Install the towing hook by turning ...
WARNING
Do not use the tie-down hook(s) for towing purposes. If the tiedown hook(s)
are used for towing, the tie-down hook(s) or bumper will be damaged and this could
lead to serious injury. ...
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