Accent GL Sedan L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
Towing Information: Technical Service Bulletins
Towing - M/T Requirements
Group:
GENERAL
Number:
00-00-002
Date:
AUGUST, 2000
Model:
ALL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Subject:
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 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 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
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 six 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.
NOTE:
Emergency and disabled vehicle towing procedures are given in the respective model's owner's manual.