Hyundai ix35 (2016 year). Manual - part 24
Driving your vehicle
Each of these actions will cancel cruise
control operation (the SET indicator light
in the instrument cluster will go off), but it
will not turn the system off. If you wish to
resume cruise control operation, move
up the lever (to RES+) located on your
steering wheel. You will return to your
previously preset speed.
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To resume cruising speed at
To turn cruise control off, do one
more than approximately 25 mph
of the following:
(40 km/h):
• Push the Cruise ON-OFF symbol but-
If any method other than the cruise
ton (the Cruise indicator light in the
ON/OFF symbol switch was used to can-
instrument cluster will go off).
cel cruising speed and the system is still
• Turn the ignition off.
activated, the most recent set speed will
Both of these actions cancel cruise con-
automatically resume when you move
trol operation. If you want to resume
the lever (1) up (to RES+).
cruise control operation, repeat the steps
It will not resume, however, if the vehicle
provided in “To set cruise control speed”
speed has dropped below approximately
on the previous page.
25 mph (40 km/h).
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ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When Active ECO is activated:
Limitation of Active ECO opera-
tion :
• Vehicle noise may become loud.
• Vehicle speed may drop.
If the following conditions occur whilst
• The air conditioner performance may
Active ECO is operating, the system
decline.
operation is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.
•
When the coolant temperature is low:
CAUTION
The system will be limited until engine
Vehicle speed is limited to 87 mph
performance becomes normal.
(140 km/h) when Active ECO is
•
When driving up a hill:
operating. It will not go over the lim-
ited speed.
The system will be limited to gain
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power when driving uphill because the
engine torque is restricted.
Active ECO operation
•
When using sports mode:
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency
The system will be limited according to
by controlling the engine, transaxle and
the shift location.
air conditioner. But fuel-efficiency can be
changed by the driver's driving habits
and road conditions.
• When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green) will
illuminate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
• When the Active ECO is activated, it
does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the active ECO but-
ton again.
• If Active ECO is turned off, it will return
to the ECO mode.
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Driving your vehicle
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
•
Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
•
Keep your vehicle in good condition.
mainly on your style of driving, where you
This can increase fuel consumption
For better fuel economy and reduced
drive and when you drive.
and also increase wear on these com-
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-
Each of these factors affects how many
ponents. In addition, driving with your
cle in accordance with the mainte-
miles (kilometers) you can get from a
foot resting on the brake pedal may
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-
gallon (litre) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cause the brakes to overheat, which
cle in severe conditions, more frequent
cle as economically as possible, use the
reduces their effectiveness and may
maintenance is required.
following driving suggestions to help
lead to more serious consequences.
•
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum
save money in both fuel and repairs:
•
Take care of your tyres. Keep them
service, your vehicle should be kept
•
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
inflated to the recommended pressure.
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
is especially important that mud, dirt,
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
too little, results in unnecessary tyre
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
steady cruising speed. Don't race
wear. Check the tyre pressures at least
on the underside of the vehicle. This
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
once a month.
extra weight can result in increased
speed to the traffic so you don't have to
•
Be sure that the wheels are aligned
fuel consumption and also contribute
change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
correctly. Improper alignment can
to corrosion.
heavy traffic whenever possible.
result from hitting kerbs or driving too
•
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
Always maintain a safe distance from
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
ment causes faster tyre wear and may
fuel economy.
essary braking. This also reduces
also result in other problems as well as
•
Don't let the engine idle longer than
brake wear.
greater fuel consumption.
necessary. If you are waiting (and not
•
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
in traffic), turn off your engine and
you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
restart only when you're ready to go.
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-
sumption.
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Driving your vehicle
•
Remember, your vehicle does not
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
require extended warm-up. After the
dition is important both for economy and
engine has started, allow the engine to
safety. Therefore, we recommend that
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
you contact a HYUNDAI authorised
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
repairer to perform scheduled inspec-
weather, however, give your engine a
tions and maintenance
slightly longer warm-up period.
•
Don't "labour" or "over-rev" the engine.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
Labouring is driving too slowly in too
ing motion
high a gear resulting engine bucking. If
Never turn the engine off to coast
this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
in motion. The power steering and
ed by shifting at the recommended
power brakes will not function
speeds.
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
•
Use your air conditioning sparingly.
and downshift to an appropriate
The air conditioning system is operat-
gear for engine braking effect. In
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
addition, turning off the ignition
omy is reduced when you use it.
whilst driving could engage the
•
Open windows at high speeds can
steering wheel lock resulting in
reduce fuel economy.
loss of vehicle steering which
•
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
could cause serious injury or
and headwinds. To help offset some of
death.
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
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Driving your vehicle
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
Rocking the vehicle
WARNING - Downshifting
When hazardous driving conditions are
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
Downshifting with an automatic
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
transaxle, whilst driving on slippery
the steering wheel right and left to clear
these suggestions:
surfaces can cause an accident.
the area around your front wheels. Then,
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
The sudden change in tyre speed
shift back and forth between 1st (First)
tance for braking.
could cause the tyres to skid. Be
and R (Reverse) in vehicles equipped
careful when downshifting on slip-
with a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
pery surfaces.
and any forward gear in vehicles
• When braking with non-ABS brakes
equipped with an automatic transaxle.
pump the brake pedal with a light up-
Do not race the engine, and spin the
and-down motion until the vehicle is
wheels as little as possible. If you are still
stopped.
stuck after a few tries, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
WARNING - ABS
engine overheating and possible dam-
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
age to the transaxle.
vehicle equipped with ABS.
CAUTION
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
Prolonged rocking may cause
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
engine over-heating, transaxle dam-
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
age or failure, and tyre damage.
• Use sand, rock salt, tyre chains, or
other non-slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when stalled
in ice, snow, or mud.
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WARNING - Spinning tyres
Do not spin the wheels, especially
at speeds more than 35 mph (56
km/h). Spinning the wheels at high
speeds when the vehicle is station-
ary could cause a tyre to overheat
which could result in tyre damage
that may injure bystanders.
✽ NOTICE
The ESC system (if equipped) should be
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turned OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.
Smooth cornering
Driving at night
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
Because night driving presents more
ners, especially when roads are wet.
hazards than driving in the daylight, here
WARNING
Ideally, corners should always be taken
are some important tips to remember:
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
• Slow down and keep more distance
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
these suggestions, tyre wear will be held
between you and other vehicles, as it
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
to a minimum.
may be more difficult to see at night,
by moving it forward and backward.
especially in areas where there may
Do not attempt this procedure if
not be any street lights.
people or objects are anywhere
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
near the vehicle. During the rocking
from other driver's headlights.
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it
• Keep your headlights clean and prop-
becomes unstuck, causing injury
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
or damage to nearby people or
with the automatic headlight aiming
objects.
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more diffi-
cult to see at night.
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Driving your vehicle
• Avoid staring directly at the headlights
• Turn on your headlights to make it eas-
of oncoming vehicles. You could be
ier for others to see you.
temporarily blinded, and it will take
• Driving too fast through large puddles
several seconds for your eyes to read-
can affect your brakes. If you must go
just to the darkness.
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
• If you believe you may have gotten
your brakes wet, apply them lightly
whilst driving until normal braking
operation returns.
Driving in flooded areas
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Avoid driving through flooded areas
Driving in the rain
unless you are sure the water is no high-
Rain and wet roads can make driving dan-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
gerous, especially if you’re not prepared
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
for the slick pavement. Here are a few
adequate stopping distance because
things to consider when driving in the rain:
brake performance may be affected.
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
After driving through water, dry the
see and will increase the distance
brakes by gently applying them several
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.
down.
• Keep your windscreen wiping equip-
Driving off-road
ment in good shape. Replace your
Drive carefully off-road because your
windscreen wiper blades when they
vehicle may be damaged by rocks of
show signs of streaking or missing
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
areas on the windscreen.
off-road conditions where you are going
• If your tyres are not in good condition,
to drive before you begin driving.
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tyres are in
good shape.
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Driving your vehicle
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
WARNING
High speed travel consumes more fuel
•
Underinflated or overinflated
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
tyres can cause poor handling,
check both engine coolant and engine
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
oil.
den tyre failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
Drive belt:
Always check the tyres for proper
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
inflation before driving. For prop-
in overheating of the engine.
er tyre pressures, refer to section
8, “Tyres and wheels”.
•
Driving on tyres with no or insuf-
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ficient tread is dangerous. Worn-
Dual carrigeway/Motorway driving
out tyres can result in loss of
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
Tyres:
and even death. Worn-out tyres
Adjust the tyre inflation pressures to
should be replaced as soon as
specification. Low tyre inflation pressures
possible and should never be
will result in overheating and possible
used for driving. Always check
failure of the tyres.
the tyre tread before driving your
Avoid using worn or damaged tyres
vehicle. For further information
which may result in reduced traction or
and tread limits, refer to section
tyre failure.
7, “Tyres and wheels”.
✽ NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tyre infla-
tion pressure shown on the tyres.
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Driving your vehicle
WINTER DRIVING
Snowy or Icy conditions
Snow tyres
If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle,
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may
be necessary to use snow tyres or to
make sure they are radial tyres of the
install tyre chains on your tyres. If snow
same size and load range as the original
tyres are needed, it is necessary to
tyres. Mount snow tyres on all four
select tyres equivalent in size and type of
wheels to balance your vehicle’s han-
dling in all weather conditions. Keep in
the original equipment tyres. Failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and
mind that the traction provided by snow
handling of your vehicle. Furthermore,
tyres on dry roads may not be as high as
speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden
your vehicle's original equipment tyres.
brake applications, and sharp turns are
You should drive cautiously even when
the roads are clear. Check with the tyre
potentially very hazardous practices.
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During deceleration, use engine braking
dealer for maximum speed recommen-
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-
dations.
The onset of winter conditions subject
motor vehicles to greater operating
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
demands. Therefore, the following sug-
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-
WARNING - Snow tyre size
gestions will assist in maintaining peak
cient distance between the vehicle in
Snow tyres should be equivalent in
performance and reliability during these
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
periods:
apply the brake gently. It should be noted
dard tyres. Otherwise, the safety
that installing tyre chains on the tyre will
and handling of your vehicle may
provide a greater driving force, but will
be adversely affected.
not prevent side skids.
✽ NOTICE
Do not install studded tyres without first
Tyre chains are not legal in all countries.
checking local, state and municipal regu-
Check the country laws before fitting
lations for possible restrictions against
tyre chains.
their use.
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Driving your vehicle
When using tyre chains, attach them to
Chain installation
the drive wheels as follows.
When installing chains, follow the manu-
2WD : Front wheels
facturer's instructions and mount them as
4WD : All four wheels
tightly as you can. Drive slowly with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
If a full set of chains is not avail-
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
able for an 4WD vehicle, chains
tighten them. If they still make contact,
may be installed on the front
slow down until it stops. Remove the
wheels only.
chains as soon as you begin driving on
cleared roads.
CAUTION
•
Make sure the snow chains are
the correct size and type for your
WARNING
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tyres. Incorrect snow chains can
- Mounting chains
Tyre chains
cause damage to the vehicle body
When mounting snow chains, park
Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are
and suspension and may not be
the vehicle on level ground away
thinner, they can be damaged by mount-
covered by your vehicle manufac-
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
ing some types of snow chains on them.
turer warranty. Also, the snow
Hazard Warning flashers and place
Therefore, the use of snow tyres is rec-
chain connecting hooks may be
a triangular emergency warning
ommended instead of snow chains. Do
damaged from contacting vehicle
device behind the vehicle if avail-
not mount tyre chains on vehicles
components causing the snow
able. Always place the vehicle in P
equipped with aluminium wheels; snow
chains to come loose from the
(park), apply the parking brake and
chains may cause damage to the wheels.
tyre. Make sure the snow chains
turn off the engine before installing
If snow chains must be used, use wire-
are SAE class “S” certified.
snow chains.
type chains with a thickness of less than
•
Always check chain installation
0.59 in (15 mm). Damage to your vehicle
for proper mounting after driving
caused by improper snow chain use is
approximately 0.3 to 0.6 miles (0.5
not covered by your vehicle manufactur-
to 1 km) to ensure safe mounting.
ers warranty.
Retighten or remount the chains
if they are loose.
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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene glycol
Change to "winter weight" oil if
WARNING - Tyre chains
coolant
necessary
•
The use of chains may adversely
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
In some climates it is recommended that
affect vehicle handling.
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
•
Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)
system. It is the only type of coolant that
used during cold weather. See section 8
or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
should be used because it helps prevent
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
ommended speed limit, whichev-
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
what weight oil you should use, we rec-
er is lower.
cates the water pump and prevents
ommend that you consult a HYUNDAI
•
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
authorised repairer.
holes, sharp turns, and other
your coolant in accordance with the
road hazards, which may cause
maintenance schedule. Before winter,
Check spark plugs and ignition
the vehicle to bounce.
have your coolant tested to assure that
system
its freezing point is sufficient for the tem-
•
Avoid sharp turns or locked-
Inspect your spark plugs and replace
wheel braking.
peratures anticipated during the winter.
them if necessary. Also check all ignition
wiring and components to be sure they
Check battery and cables
are not cracked, worn or damaged in any
Winter puts additional burdens on the
way.
CAUTION
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
•
Chains that are the wrong size or
tery and cables as described in section
improperly installed can damage
7. We recommend that the system be
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
pension, body and wheels.
repairer.
•
Stop driving and retighten the
chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
To keep locks from freezing
Don't let your parking brake
Carry emergency equipment
freeze
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
Depending on the severity of the weath-
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
Under some conditions your parking
er, you should carry appropriate emer-
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
gency equipment. Some of the items you
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
This is most likely to happen when there
may want to carry include tyre chains,
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
tow straps or chains, flashlight, emer-
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
gency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground
heated key with care to avoid injury.
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
ily whilst you put the shift lever in P (auto-
matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear
Use approved window washer
Don’t place foreign objects or
(manual transaxle) and block the rear
anti-freeze in system
materials in the engine compart-
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then
To keep the water in the window washer
ment
release the parking brake.
system from freezing, add an approved
Placement of foreign object or materials
Do not park a vehicle on a public road
window washer anti-freeze solution in
which prevent cooling of the engine, in
without the parking brake applied.
accordance with instructions on the con-
the engine compartment, may cause a
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
failure or combustion. The manufacturer
available from a HYUNDAI authorised
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
is not responsible for the damage caused
repairer and most auto parts outlets. Do
late underneath
by such placement.
not use engine coolant or other types of
Under some conditions, snow and ice
anti-freeze as these may damage the
can build up under the fenders and inter-
paint finish.
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the vehicle to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
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Driving your vehicle
TRAILER TOWING
If you are considering towing with your
✽ NOTICE - For Europe
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
vehicle, you should first check with your
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
•
The technically permissible maximum
Local Laws to determine their legal
your vehicle, you should read the infor-
load on the rear axle(s) may be
requirements.
exceeded by not more than 15 % and
mation in
“Weight of the trailer” that
Since laws vary the requirements for tow-
the technically permissible maximum
appears later in this section.
ing trailers, cars, or other types of vehi-
laden mass of the vehicle may be
cles or apparatus may differ. We recom-
exceeded by not more than 10 % or
Remember that trailering is different than
mend that you ask a HYUNDAI autho-
220.4 lbs (100 kg), whichever value is
just driving your vehicle by itself.
rised repairer.
lower. In this case, do not exceed 62.1
Trailering means changes in handling,
mph (100 km/h) for vehicle of catego-
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
ry M1 or 49.7 mph (80 km/h) for vehi-
safe trailering requires correct equip-
WARNING - Towing a trail-
cle of category N1.
ment, and it has to be used properly.
er
•
When a vehicle of category M1 is tow-
If you don't use the correct equip-
ing a trailer, the additional load
ment and/or drive improperly, you
This section contains many time-tested,
imposed at the trailer coupling device
can lose control when you pull a
important trailering tips and safety rules.
may cause the tyre maximum load
trailer. For example, if the trailer is
Many of these are important for your
ratings to be exceeded, but not by
too heavy, the brakes may not work
safety and that of your passengers.
more than 15 %. In this case, do not
well - or even at all. You and your
Please read this section carefully before
exceed
100 km/h
(62.1 mph) and
passengers could be seriously or
you pull a trailer.
increase the tyre inflation pressure by
fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if
at least 0.2 bar.
you have followed all the steps in
Load-pulling components such as the
this section.
engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and
CAUTION
tyres are forced to work harder against
Pulling a trailer improperly can
the load of the added weight. The engine
damage your vehicle and result in
WARNING - Weight limits
is required to operate at relatively higher
costly repairs not covered by your
Before towing, make sure the total
speeds and under greater loads. This
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
trailer weight, GCW (gross combi-
additional burden generates extra heat.
follow the advice in this section.
nation weight), GVW (gross vehicle
The trailer also adds considerably to
weight), GAW (gross axle weight )
wind resistance, increasing the pulling
and trailer nose weight are all with-
requirements.
in the limits.
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Driving your vehicle
• Left side
Towbars
It's important to have the correct towbar
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few rea-
sons why you’ll need the right towbar.
Here are some rules to follow:
•
Will you have to make any holes in the
body of your vehicle when you install a
trailer towbar? If you do, then be sure
to seal the holes later when you
remove the towbar.
If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can
get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and
water.
•
The bumpers on your vehicle are not
• Right side
intended for towbars. Do not attach
rental towbars or other bumper-type
towbars to them. Use only a frame-
mounted towbar that does not attach to
the bumper.
•
A HYUNDAI accessory trailer towbar is
available at an authorised HYUNDAI
repairer.
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Driving your vehicle
Safety cables
Trailer brakes
Driving with a trailer
You should always attach cables
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
Towing a trailer requires a certain
between your vehicle and your trailer.
system, make sure it conforms to local
amount of experience. Before setting out
Cross the safety cables under the nose
regulations and that it is properly
for the open road, you must get to know
of the trailer so that the nose will not drop
installed and operating correctly.
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
to the road if it becomes separated from
If your trailer weight exceeds the maxi-
feel of handling and braking with the
the towbar.
mum allowed weight without trailer
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
Instructions about safety cables may be
brakes, then the trailer will also require its
driving is now a good deal longer and not
provided by the towbar manufacturer or
own brakes as well. Be sure to read and
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
follow the instructions for the trailer
by itself.
manufacturer’s recommendation for
brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust
attaching safety cables. Always leave just
and maintain them properly.
Before you start, check the trailer towbar
and platform, safety cables, electrical
enough slack so you can turn with your
• Don’t tap into or modify your vehicle's
connector(s), lights, tyres and mirror
trailer. And, never allow safety cables to
brake system.
drag on the ground.
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
WARNING - Trailer brakes
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
Do not use a trailer with its own
working. This lets you check your electri-
brakes unless you are absolutely
cal connection at the same time.
certain that you have properly set
During your trip, check occasionally to be
up the brake system. This is not a
sure that the load is secure, and that the
task for amateurs. Use an experi-
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-
enced, competent trailer shop for
ing.
this work.
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Driving your vehicle
Following distance
Making turns
Turn signals when towing a trailer
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
cle ahead as you would when driving
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
to have a different turn signal flasher and
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, kerbs,
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
help you avoid situations that require
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
instrument panel will flash whenever you
heavy braking and sudden turns.
jerky or sudden manoeuvres. Signal well
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
in advance.
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
Passing
change lanes, or stop.
You’ll need more passing distance up
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
on your instrument panel will flash for
because of the increased vehicle length,
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
your lane.
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
Backing up
er bulbs are still working. You must also
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
check the lights every time you discon-
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
nect and then reconnect the wires.
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
To move the trailer to the right, move your
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
and, if possible, have someone guide
ness.
you.
A HYUNDAI authorised repairer can
assist you in installing the wiring harness.
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Driving your vehicle
Driving on grades
WARNING
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
CAUTION
Failure to use an approved trailer
before you start down a long or steep
•
When towing a trailer on steep
wiring harness could result in dam-
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
grades
(in excess of
6%) pay
age to the vehicle electrical system
might have to use your brakes so much
close attention to the engine
and/or personal injury.
that they would get hot and no longer
coolant temperature gauge to
operate efficiently.
ensure the engine does not over-
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
heat.
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70
If the needle of the coolant tem-
km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine
perature gauge moves across the
and transaxle overheating.
dial towards “H” (HOT), pull over
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
and stop as soon as it is safe to
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
do so, and allow the engine to idle
and you have an automatic transaxle,
until it cools down. You may pro-
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
ceed once the engine has cooled
ing a trailer.
sufficiently.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
•
You must decide driving speed
towing a trailer will minimise heat build up
depending on trailer weight and
and extend the life of your transaxle.
uphill grade to reduce the possi-
bility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
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