Hyundai Santa Fe XL (2019 year). Manual

Driving your vehicle

TRAILER TOWING

If you are considering towing with

Remember that trailering is different

your vehicle, you should first check

WARNING - Weight limits

than just driving your vehicle by itself.

with your state's Department of

Trailering means changes in han-

Before towing, make sure the

Motor Vehicles to determine their

total trailer weight, GCW (gross

dling, durability, and fuel economy.

legal requirements.

Successful, safe trailering requires

combination weight), GVW

Since laws vary the requirements for

(gross vehicle weight), GAW

correct equipment, and it has to be

used properly.

towing trailers, cars, or other types of

(gross axle weight) and trailer

vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask

tongue load are all within the

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

limits.

This section contains many time-test-

further details before towing.

ed, important trailering tips and safe-

ty rules. Many of these are important

CAUTION

for your safety and that of your pas-

WARNING - Towing a

sengers. Please read this section

trailer

Pulling a trailer improperly can

damage your vehicle and result

carefully before you pull a trailer.

If you don't use the correct

in costly repairs not covered by

equipment and/or drive improp-

your warranty. To pull a trailer

erly, you can lose control when

Load-pulling components such as

correctly, follow the advice in

you pull a trailer. For example, if

the engine, transaxle, wheel assem-

this section.

the trailer is too heavy, the

blies, and tires are forced to work

brakes may not work well - or

harder against the load of the added

even at all. You and your pas-

weight. The engine is required to

Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To

sengers could be seriously or

operate at relatively higher speeds

identify what the vehicle trailering

fatally injured. Pull a trailer only

and under greater loads. This addi-

capacity is for your vehicle, you

if you have followed all the

tional burden generates extra heat.

should read the information in

steps in this section.

The trailer also considerably adds

"Weight of the trailer" that appears

wind resistance, increasing the

later in this section.

pulling requirements.

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Hitches

Safety chains

Trailer brakes

It's important to have the correct

You should always attach chains

If your trailer is equipped with a brak-

hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large

between your vehicle and your trail-

ing system, make sure it conforms to

trucks going by, and rough roads are

er. Cross the safety chains under the

federal and/or local regulations and

a few reasons why you’ll need the

tongue of the trailer so that the

that it is properly installed and oper-

right hitch. Here are some rules to

tongue will not drop to the road if it

ating correctly.

follow:

becomes separated from the hitch.

If your trailer weight exceeds the

•

If you have to make any holes in

Instructions about safety chains may

maximum allowed weight without

the body of your vehicle when you

be provided by the hitch manufactur-

trailer brakes, then the trailer will also

install a trailer hitch, be sure to seal

er or by the trailer manufacturer.

require its own brakes as well. Be

the holes later when you remove

Follow the manufacturer's recom-

sure to read and follow the instruc-

the hitch.

mendation for attaching safety

tions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be

chains. Always leave just enough

able to install, adjust and maintain

If not sealed, deadly carbon monox-

slack so you can turn with your trail-

them properly.

ide (CO) from your exhaust can get

er. And, never allow safety chains to

into your vehicle, as well as dirt and

• Don't tap into or modify your vehi-

drag on the ground.

water.

cle's brake system.

•

The bumpers on your vehicle are

not intended for hitches. Do not

WARNING - Trailer brakes

attach rental hitches or other

Do not use a trailer with its own

bumper-type hitches to them. Use

brakes unless you are absolute-

only a frame-mounted hitch that

ly certain that you have proper-

does not attach to the bumper.

ly set up the brake system. This

•

A HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory

is not a task for amateurs. Use

is available at an authorized

an experienced, competent

HYUNDAI dealer.

trailer shop for this work.

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Driving with a trailer

Following distance

Backing up

Towing a trailer requires a certain

Stay at least twice as far behind the

Hold the bottom of the steering

amount of experience. Before setting

vehicle ahead as you would when

wheel with one hand. Then, to move

out for the open road, you must get to

driving your vehicle without a trailer.

the trailer to the left, just move your

know your trailer. Acquaint yourself

This can help you avoid situations

hand to the left. To move the trailer to

with the feel of handling and braking

that require heavy braking and sud-

the right, move your hand to the

with the added weight of the trailer.

den turns.

right. Always back up slowly and, if

And always keep in mind that the

possible, have someone guide you.

vehicle you are driving is now a good

Passing

deal longer and not nearly so respon-

Making turns

You'll need more passing distance up

sive as your vehicle is by itself.

ahead when you're towing a trailer.

When you're turning with a trailer,

Before you start, check the trailer

And, because of the increased vehi-

make wider turns than normal. Do

hitch and platform, safety chains,

cle length, you'll need to go much far-

this so your trailer won't strike soft

electrical connector(s), lights, tires

ther beyond the passed vehicle

shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,

and mirror adjustment. If the trailer

before you can return to your lane.

or other objects near the edge of the

has electric brakes, start your vehicle

Due to the added load to the engine

road. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu-

and trailer moving and then apply the

when going uphill the vehicle may

vers. Signal well in advance before

trailer brake controller by hand to be

also take longer to pass than it would

turning or lane changes.

sure the brakes are working. This lets

on flat ground.

you check your electrical connection

at the same time.

During your trip, check occasionally

to be sure that the load is secure,

and that the lights and any trailer

brakes are still working.

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Turn signals when towing a trailer

Driving on grades

WARNING

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle

Reduce speed and shift to a lower

has to have a different turn signal

Failure to use an approved trail-

gear before you start down a long or

flasher and extra wiring. The green

er wiring harness could result

steep downgrade. If you don’t shift

arrows on your instrument panel will

in damage to the vehicle electri-

down, you might have to use your

flash whenever you signal a turn or

cal system and/or personal

brakes so much that they would get

lane change. Properly connected,

injury.

hot and no longer operate efficiently.

the trailer lights will also flash to alert

On a long uphill grade, shift down

other drivers you're about to turn,

and reduce your speed to around 45

change lanes, or stop.

mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possi-

When towing a trailer, the green

bility of engine and transaxle over-

arrows on your instrument panel will

heating.

flash for turns even if the bulbs on the

Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)

trailer are burned out. Thus, you may

when towing a trailer will minimize

think drivers behind you are seeing

heat build up and extend the life of

your signals when, in fact, they are

your transaxle.

not. It's important to check occasion-

ally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still

working. You must also check the

lights every time you disconnect and

then reconnect the wires.

Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-

tem directly to your vehicle's lighting

system. Use only an approved trailer

wiring harness.

An authorized HYUNDAI dealer can

assist you in installing the wiring har-

ness.

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Parking on hills

However, if you ever have to park your

CAUTION

trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:

Generally, if you have a trailer

•

When towing a trailer on steep

attached to your vehicle, you should

1. Pull the vehicle into the parking

grades (in excess of 6%) pay

not park your vehicle on a hill. People

space.Turn the steering wheel in the

close attention to the engine

can be seriously or fatally injured,

direction of the curb (right if headed

coolant temperature gauge to

and both your vehicle and the trailer

down hill, left if headed up hill).

ensure the engine does not

can be damaged if they unexpected-

2. If the vehicle has an automatic

overheat.

ly roll down hill.

transaxle, place the car in P (Park).

If the needle of the coolant

3. Set the parking brake and shut off

temperature gauge moves

WARNING - Parking

the vehicle.

across the dial towards "H"

on a hill

4. Place chocks under the trailer

(HOT), pull over and stop as

soon as it is safe to do so, and

Parking your vehicle on a hill

wheels on the down hill side of the

with a trailer attached could

wheels.

allow the engine to idle until it

cools down. You may proceed

cause serious injury or death,

5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,

once the engine has cooled

should the trailer break loose or

shift to neutral, release the parking

sufficiently.

the brake stops working.

brake and slowly release the

•

Use caution when driving on

brakes until the trailer chocks

absorb the load.

an uphill grade to reduce the

possibility of engine and

6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the

transaxle overheating.

parking brake and shift the vehicle

to P (Park) for automatic transaxle.

7. Shut off the vehicle and release

the vehicle brakes but leave the

parking brake set.

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Maintenance when trailer towing

WARNING - Parking

CAUTION

Your vehicle will need service more

brake

•

Due to higher load during

often when you regularly pull a trail-

It can be dangerous to get out

trailer usage, overheating

er. Important items to pay particular

of your vehicle if the parking

might occur in hot days or

attention to include engine oil, auto-

brake is not firmly set.

during uphill driving. If the

matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant

coolant gauge indicates over-

If you have left the engine run-

and cooling system fluid. Brake con-

heating, switch off the A/C and

ning, the vehicle can move sud-

dition is another important item to

stop the vehicle in a safe area

denly. You or others could be

frequently check. Each item is cov-

to cool down the engine.

seriously or fatally injured.

ered in this manual, and the Index

will help you find them quickly. If

•

When towing check transaxle

you’re trailering, it's a good idea to

fluid more frequently.

When you are ready to leave after

review these sections before you

parking on a hill

start your trip.

1. With the automatic transaxle in P

Don't forget to also maintain your

(Park), apply your brakes and hold

trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-

the brake pedal down while you:

nance schedule that accompanied

• Start your engine;

your trailer and check it periodically.

Preferably, conduct the check at the

• Shift into gear; and

start of each day’s driving. Most

• Release the parking brake.

importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts

2. Slowly remove your foot from the

should be tight.

brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear

of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up

and store the chocks.

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If you do decide to pull a trailer

Engine

Gasoline Engine

Here are some important points if

you decide to pull a trailer:

Item

3.3 GDI

•

Consider using a sway control. You

can ask a hitch dealer about sway

control.

Without brake System

1653 lbs (750 kg)

•

Do not do any towing with your car

Maximum trailer

during its first 1,200 miles (2,000

Without trailer

weight

2000 lbs (907 kg)

km) in order to allow the engine to

package

With brake

properly break in. Failure to heed

Ibs. (kg)

System

this caution may result in serious

With trailer

5000 lbs (2267 kg)

engine or transaxle damage.

package

•

When towing a trailer, be sure to

Maximum permissible static vertical load

consult an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer for further information on

on the coupling device

500 lbs (226 kg)

additional requirements such as a

Ibs. (kg)

towing kit, etc.

•

Always drive your vehicle at a mod-

erate speed

(less than

60 mph

(100 km/h)).

•

On a long uphill grade, do not

exceed 45 mph (70 km/h) or the

posted towing speed limit,

whichever is lower.

•

The chart contains important con-

siderations that have to do with

weight:

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Weight of the trailer

Weight of the trailer tongue

The trailer tongue should weigh a

maximum of 10% of the total loaded

trailer weight, within the limits of the

maximum permissible trailer tongue

load. After you've loaded your trailer,

weigh the trailer and then the tongue,

separately, to see if the weights are

proper. If they aren't, you may be able

to correct them simply by moving

some items around in the trailer.

Tongue Load

Total Trailer Weight

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

C190E01JM

C190E02JM

What is the maximum safe weight of

The tongue load of any trailer is an

a trailer? It should never weigh more

important weight to measure

than the maximum trailer weight with

because it affects the total gross

trailer brakes. But even that can be

vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-

too heavy.

cle. This weight includes the curb

weight of the vehicle, any cargo you

It depends on how you plan to use

may carry in it, and the people who

your trailer. For example, speed, alti-

will be riding in the vehicle. And if you

tude, road grades, outside tempera-

will tow a trailer, you must add the

ture and how often your vehicle is

tongue load to the GVW because

used to pull a trailer are all important.

your vehicle will also be carrying that

The ideal trailer weight can also

weight.

depend on any special equipment

that you have on your vehicle.

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WARNING - Trailer

•

Never load a trailer with more

weight in the rear than in the

front. The front should be

loaded with approximately

60% of the total trailer load;

the rear should be loaded with

approximately 40% of the total

trailer load.

•

Never exceed the maximum

weight limits of the trailer or

trailer towing equipment.

Improper loading can result in

damage to your vehicle and/or

personal injury. Check weights

and loading at a commercial

scale or highway patrol office

equipped with scales.

•

An improperly loaded trailer

can cause loss of vehicle con-

trol.

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

Tire and loading information label

The label located on the driver's door

sill gives the original tire size, cold

tire pressures recommended for your

vehicle, the number of people that

can be in your vehicle and vehicle

capacity weight.

Vehicle capacity weight:

ONCNMC3200

ONCNMC3201

- 6 persons : 1111 lbs. (504 kg)

- 7 persons : 1296 lbs. (588 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

mum combined weight of occupants

and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped

with a trailer, the combined weight

includes the tongue load.

ONCNMC3202

ONCNMC3203

ONC077021N

ONC077022N

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Seating capacity:

Cargo capacity:

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and lug-

Total : 6 or 7 persons

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

gage load capacity. For example, if

(Front seat : 2 persons,

will increase or decrease depending

the "XXX" amount equals 1400

Rear seat : 4 or 5 persons)

on the weight and the number of

lbs. and there will be five 150 lb

occupants and the tongue load, if

Seating capacity is the maximum

passengers in your vehicle, the

your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.

number of occupants including a

amount of available cargo and lug-

driver, your vehicle may carry.

gage load capacity is

650 lbs.

However, the seating capacity may

Steps For Determining Correct

(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

be reduced based upon the weight of

Load Limit

5. Determine the combined weight of

all of the occupants, and the weight

1. Locate the statement "The com-

luggage and cargo being loaded

of the cargo being carried or towed.

bined weight of occupants and

on the vehicle. That weight may

Do not overload the vehicle as there

cargo should never exceed XXX

not safely exceed the available

is a limit to the total weight, or load

kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's

cargo and luggage load capacity

limit including occupants and cargo,

placard.

calculated in Step 4.

the vehicle can carry.

2. Determine the combined weight of

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-

the driver and passengers that will

er, load from your trailer will be

Towing capacity:

be riding in your vehicle.

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

Without trailer brakes:

3. Subtract the combined weight of

this manual to determine how this

1653 lbs (750 kg)

the driver and passengers from

reduces the available cargo and

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

luggage load capacity of your

With trailer brakes:

vehicle.

2000 lbs (907 kg)

Towing capacity is the maximum

trailer weight including its cargo

weight, your vehicle can tow.

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Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

C190F01JM

C190F02JM

C190F03JM

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Weight

(635 kg)

Weight

(635 kg)

Weight

(635 kg)

Subtract Occupant

300 lbs

750 lbs

860 lbs

Weight

(136 kg)

(340 kg)

(390 kg)

150 lbs (68 kg) × 2

150 lbs (68 kg) × 5

172 lbs (78 kg) × 5

Available Cargo and

1100 lbs

Available Cargo and

650 lbs

Available Cargo and

540 lbs

Luggage weight

(499 kg)

Luggage weight

(295 kg)

Luggage weight

(245 kg)

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight

and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's

capacity weight.

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Certification label

To find out the actual loads on your

front and rear axles, you need to go

WARNING - Over loading

to a weigh station and weigh your

•

Never exceed the GVWR for

vehicle.Your dealer can help you with

your vehicle, the GAWR for

this. Be sure to spread out your load

either the front or rear axle

equally on both sides of the center-

and vehicle capacity weight.

line.

Exceeding these ratings can

cause an accident or vehicle

damage. You can calculate the

weight of your load by weigh-

ing the items

(or people)

before putting them in the

vehicle. Be careful not to over-

OEN056020

load your vehicle.

The certification label is located on

•

Do not load your vehicle any

the driver's door sill at the center pil-

heavier than the GVWR, either

lar.

the maximum front or rear

GAWR and vehicle capacity

This label shows the maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded

weight. If you do, parts,

including tires on your vehicle

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

can break, and it can change

the way your vehicle handles

GVWR includes the weight of the

vehicle, all occupants, fuel and

and braking ability. This could

cause you to lose control and

cargo.

crash. Also, overloading can

This label also tells you the maxi-

shorten the life of your vehi-

mum weight that can be supported

cle.

by the front and rear axles, called

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

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The label will help you decide how

much cargo and installed equipment

WARNING

WARNING - Loose cargo

your vehicle can carry.

•

Overloading your vehicle can

Items you carry inside your

cause heat buildup in your

vehicle can strike and injure

vehicle's tires and possible

occupants in a sudden stop or

If you carry items inside your vehicle

tire failure that could lead to a

turn, or in a crash.

- like suitcases, tools, packages, or

crash.

anything else - they are moving as

•

Put items in the cargo area of

fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

•

Overloading your vehicle can

your vehicle. Try to spread the

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,

cause increased stopping dis-

weight evenly.

the items will keep going and can

tances that could lead to a

•

Never stack items, like suit-

cause an injury if they strike the driv-

crash.

cases, inside the vehicle

er or a passenger.

•

A crash resulting from poor

above the tops of the seats.

handling vehicle damage, tire

•

Do not leave an unsecured

failure, or increased stopping

child restraint in your vehicle.

distances could result in seri-

•

When you carry something

ous injury or death.

inside the vehicle, secure it.

•

Do not drive with a seat folded

down unless necessary.

CAUTION

Overloading your vehicle may

cause damage. Repairs would

not be covered by your warran-

ty. Do not overload your vehicle.

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VEHICLE WEIGHT

This section will guide you in the

Base curb weight

GAWR

proper loading of your vehicle and/or

(Gross axle weight rating)

This is the weight of the vehicle

trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle

including a full tank of fuel and all

This is the maximum allowable

weight within its design rating capa-

standard equipment. It does not

weight that can be carried by a single

bility, with or without a trailer. Properly

include passengers, cargo, or option-

axle (front or rear). These numbers

loading your vehicle will provide max-

al equipment.

are shown on the compliance label.

imum return of the vehicle design

performance. Before loading your

The total load on each axle must

vehicle, familiarize yourself with the

never exceed its GAWR.

Vehicle curb weight

following terms for determining your

This is the weight of your new vehicle

vehicle's weight ratings, with or with-

when you picked it up from your deal-

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

out a trailer, from the vehicle's speci-

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

fications and the compliance label:

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

gers.

Cargo weight

This figure includes all weight added

GVWR

to the Base Curb Weight, including

(Gross vehicle weight rating)

cargo and optional equipment.

This is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

GAW (Gross axle weight)

(including all options, equipment,

This is the total weight placed on

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

each axle (front and rear) - including

is shown on the certification label.

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

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What to do in an emergency

Road warning

6-2

If you have a flat tire

6-15

• Hazard warning flasher

6-2

• Jack and tools

6-15

In case of an emergency while driving

6-3

• Removing and storing the spare tire

6-16

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing

6-3

• Changing tires

6-18

• If you have a flat tire while driving

6-3

• Jack label

6-24

• If engine stalls while driving

6-3

Towing

6-25

If the engine will not start

6-4

• Towing service

6-25

• If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly

6-4

• Removable towing hook

6-26

• If engine turns over normally but does not start

6-4

• Emergency towing

6-27

• Emergency towing precautions

6-28

Emergency starting

6-5

• Jump starting

6-5

• Jump starting procedure

6-6

• Push-starting

6-7

If the engine overheats

6-8

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

6-9

• Check tire pressure

6-9

• Tire pressure monitoring system

6-10

• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

6-12

• Changing a tire with TPMS

6-13

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves as

When you must make such an emer-

a warning to other drivers to exercise

gency stop, always pull off the road

■ Type A

extreme caution when approaching,

as far as possible.

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

It should be used whenever emer-

ates whether your vehicle is run-

gency repairs are being made or

ning or not.

when the vehicle is stopped near the

• The turn signals do not work when

edge of a roadway.

the hazard flasher is on.

Depress the flasher switch with the

• Care must be taken when using

ignition switch in any position. The

the hazard warning flasher while

ODM042242

flasher switch is located in the center

■ Type B

the vehicle is being towed.

console switch panel. All turn signal

• To turn the hazard warning lights

lights will flash simultaneously.

off, push the switch again.

ODM042243

■ Type C

ONC047620L

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