Accent L4-1.6L (2003)
Towing Information: Technical Service Bulletins
Vehicle - Towing Requirements & Precautions
Group: GENERAL
Number: 04-00-002
Date: JUNE, 2004
Model: ALL
Subject
RECREATIONAL 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, 2WD or 4WD, 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 2WD HYUNDAI VEHICLE TOWING REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:
Confirm that the "recreational" tow vehicle has the capacity to tow a Hyundai vehicle.
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 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.
