Hyundai Santa Fe (2023 year). Manual in english — page 12

Auto Four Wheel Drive mode (normal

CAUTION

driving) (if equipped)

When driving on normal roads,

If the 4WD system determines there is a

deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by

need for four wheel drive, the engine's

pushing the 4WD LOCK button (4WD

driving power is distributed to all four

LOCK indicator light goes off). Driving

wheels automatically.

on normal roads with the 4WD LOCK

mode, especially, when cornering

may cause mechanical noise or

vibration. The noise and vibration will

disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is

deactivated. Prolonged driving with the

noise and vibration may damage some

parts of the power train.

NOTICE

ś When the 4WD LOCK mode is

deactivated, a sensation may be felt

as the driving power is delivered

entirely to the front wheels.

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Driving your vehicle

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) selection

(if equipped)

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Selected mode

Description

ś Use this mode when driving on normal roads.

ś Under normal operating conditions, the vehicle

Auto 4WD

operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the

(Normal driving)

system determines there is a need for four wheel

drive, the engine's driving power is distributed to all

four wheels automatically.

ś Use this mode when driving on slippery roads.

ś The engine’s driving power is properly distributed to

SNOW

the wheels, to help start the vehicle stably on slippery

roads or keep tires from slipping.

Be sure to maintain Auto 4WD mode when driving on normal roads. If you drive with

the 4WD Lock mode on normal roads or curved roads, it may damage 4WD parts and

cause vibration and noise. However, vibration and noise are normal conditions that will

disappear when Auto 4WD mode is selected. Also, when the vehicle is changed from

4WD Lock to Auto 4WD, a sensation may be felt as driving power is delivered to the

rear wheels.

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For safe 4WD operation

Driving in sand or mud

Before driving

ś Maintain slow and constant speed.

Operate the accelerator pedal slowly

ś Make sure all passengers are wearing

to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip

seat belts.

prevention).

ś Sit upright and closer to the steering

ś Keep sufficient distance between your

wheel than usual. Adjust the steering

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

wheel to a position comfortable for

you to drive.

ś Reduce vehicle speed and always

check the road condition.

Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

ś Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp

ś Start off slowly by applying the

accelerator pedal gently.

turns to prevent getting stuck.

ś When the vehicle is stuck in snow,

ś Use snow tires or tire chains.

sand or mud, the tires may not

ś Keep sufficient distance between your

operate.

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

ś This is to protect the transmission and

ś Apply engine braking during

not a malfunction.

deceleration by using the paddle

shifter (manual shift mode) and

manually selecting a lower gear.

NOTICE

ś Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out

sudden brake applications, and sharp

of mud or sand can cause damage/

turns to prevent skids.

overheat of the engine or damage/

breakdown of the transmission,

differential or 4WD system as well as

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damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip

When using Snow Tires, mount them on

occurs after entering a sandy/muddy

all four wheels.

road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/

mud. When it happens, put a stone or

If a full set of chains is not available for

a tree branch under the tire, and then

an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains,

try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it

chains may be installed on the front wheels

unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards

only.

and backwards.

For more details on Snow Tires and Tire

Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section

later in this chapter.

CAUTION

Mud or snow

If one of the front or rear wheels

begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the

vehicle can sometimes be driven out by

engaging the accelerator pedal further;

however avoid running the engine

continuously at high rpm because doing

so could damage the AWD system.

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Driving your vehicle

ś When the message “Trans cooled.

Resume driving” appears you can

continue to drive your vehicle.

ś If the warning messages in the LCD

display continue to blink, for your

safety, have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Driving up or down hills

ś Driving uphill

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- Before starting off, check if it is

possible to drive uphill.

- Drive as straight as possible.

ś Driving downhill

- Do not change gear while driving

downhill. Select gear before driving

downhill.

- Drive slowly using engine braking

while driving downhill.

- Drive straight as possible.

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WARNING

Transmission overheated

When driving on muddy and sandy

Exercise extreme caution driving up or

roads under the severe condition, the

down steep hills. The vehicle may flip

transmission could be overheated.

over depending on the grade, terrain,

water and mud conditions.

When the transmission is overheated,

the safe protection mode engages

and the “Transmission Hot! Park with

WARNING

engine on: warning message will

Do not drive across the contour of steep

appear on the LCD display with a

hills. A slight change in the wheel angle

chime.

can destabilize the vehicle, or a stable

If this occurs, pull over to a safe

vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle

location, stop the vehicle with the

stops its forward motion. Your vehicle

engine running, apply the brakes and

may roll over and lead to a serious injury

shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow

or death.

the transmission to cool.

If you ignore this warning, the driving

condition may become worse.

You may experience abrupt shifts,

frequent shifts, or jerkiness. To return

to the normal driving condition, stop

the vehicle and apply the foot brake

or shift into P (Park). Then allow the

transmission to cool for a few minutes

with engine on, before driving off.

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Driving through water

Emergency precautions

ś Try to avoid driving in deep standing

Tires

water. It may stall your engine and

When replacing tires, be sure to equip

clog your exhaust pipes.

all four tires with the same size, type,

ś Do not change gear while driving in

tread patterns, brand and load-carrying

water.

capacity.

CAUTION

WARNING

Always drive slowly in water. If you

Do not use tire and wheel with different

drive too fast, water may get into the

size and type from the one originally

engine compartment and wet the

installed on your vehicle. It can affect

ignition system causing your vehicle to

the safety and performance of your

suddenly stop.

vehicle, which could lead to steering

failure or rollover causing serious injury.

Additional driving conditions

ś Become familiar with the off-road

In an emergency situation, a compact

conditions before driving.

spare tire (if equipped) or Tire Mobility

Kit (if equipped) may be used. But,

ś Always pay attention when driving off-

do not use the compact spare tire

road and avoid dangerous areas.

continuously. Repair or replace the

ś Drive slowly when driving in heavy

original tire as soon as possible to avoid

wind.

failure of the differential or 4WD system.

ś Reduce vehicle speed when

cornering. The center of gravity

WARNING

of 4WD vehicles is higher than

conventional 2WD vehicles, making

Never start or run the engine while

them more likely to roll over when you

an 4WD vehicle is raised on a jack.

rapidly turn corners.

The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack

ś Always hold the steering wheel firmly

causing serious injury or death to you or

when you are driving off-road.

those nearby.

WARNING

Do hold the steering wheel tightly

when you are driving off-road. You may

hurt your arm by a sudden steering

maneuver or from steering wheel

rebound due to an impact with objects

on the ground. You could lose control

of the steering wheel which may lead to

serious injury or death.

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Driving your vehicle

Towing

WARNING

4WD vehicles must be towed with

Keep away from the front of the vehicle

a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed

while the vehicle is in gear on the

equipment with all the wheels off the

dynamometer. The vehicle can jump

ground. For more details, refer to

forward and cause serious injury or

"Towing" section in chapter 8.

death.

Vehicle inspection

Reducing the risk of a rollover

ś If the vehicle needs to be operated on

Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is

a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop

defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

any of the four wheels from turning.

SUV’s have higher ground clearance

This could damage the 4WD system.

and a narrower track to make them

ś Never engage the parking brake while

capable of performing in a wide variety

running the engine on a car lift. This

of off-road applications. The specific

may damage the 4WD system.

design characteristics give them a higher

center of gravity than ordinary vehicles

Dynamometer testing

making them more likely to roll over if

An 4WD vehicle must be tested on a

you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles

special four wheel chassis dynamometer.

have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. Due to this

risk, driver and passengers are strongly

recommended to buckle their seat belts.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt.

There are steps that a driver can make

to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all

possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, do not load your roof rack

with heavy cargo, and never modify your

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vehicle in any way.

[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),

[B] : Temporary free roller

An 4WD vehicle should not be tested

on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester

must be used, perform the following

procedure:

1. Check the tire pressures

recommended for your vehicle.

2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester

for a speedometer test as shown in

the illustration.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Place the front wheels on the

temporary free roller as shown in the

illustration.

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WARNING

Rollover

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide safe ride and

As with other Sports Utility Vehicle

handling capability. Do not use a size

(SUV), failure to operate this vehicle

and type of tire and wheel that is

correctly may result in loss of control,

different from the one that is originally

an accident or vehicle rollover.

installed on your vehicle. It can affect

Utility vehicles have a significantly

the safety and performance of your

higher rollover rate than other types

vehicle, which could lead to steering

of vehicles.

failure or rollover and serious injury.

Specific design characteristics

When replacing the tires, be sure to

(higher ground clearance, narrower

equip all four tires with the tire and

track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher

wheel of the same size, type, tread,

center of gravity than ordinary

brand and load-carrying capacity.

vehicles.

If you nevertheless decide to equip

A SUV is not designed for cornering

your vehicle with any tire/wheel

at the same speeds as conventional

combination not recommended by

vehicles.

HYUNDAI for off road driving, you

should not use these tires for highway

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

driving.

maneuvers.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to

WARNING

die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Jacked vehicle

Make sure everyone in the vehicle is

While a full-time 4WD vehicle is being

properly buckled up.

raised on a jack, never start the engine

or cause the tires to rotate.

There is a danger that rotating tires

touching the ground could cause the

vehicle to fall off the jack and to jump

forward or rearward.

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Idle Stop and Go helps reduce fuel

ISG system operation

consumption by automatically shutting

Prerequisite for activation

down the engine, when the vehicle is

ISG system operates in the following

at a standstill (for example, red stop

situations.

light, stop sign, and traffic jam) subject

to certain prerequisite conditions being

ś The driver's seatbelt is fastened

satisfied as listed below.

ś The driver's door and hood are closed

The engine is automatically started upon

ś The brake vacuum pressure is

satisfying the starting conditions.

adequate

ISG system is always active, when the

ś The battery sensor is activated and

engine is running.

the battery is sufficiently charged

ś Outside temperature is not too low or

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too high

ś The vehicle is driven over a constant

When the engine is automatically started

by ISG system, warning lights (for

speed and stops

example, ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS,

ś The climate control system satisfies

and parking brake warning light) may

the conditions

illuminate for a few seconds due to low

ś The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up

battery voltage.

ś ISG related parts are working properly

However, it does not indicate a

ś The incline is gradual

malfunction with ISG system.

ś The steering wheel is turned less than

180 degrees and then the vehicle

stops

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If the ISG light (white) is turned on on the

instrument cluster and does not meet the

ISG system operating conditions, the ISG

system is not activated.

When the ISG light (yellow) is on while the

ISG system meets operating conditions,

have the system be inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Auto stop

In the Auto Stop mode, if the engine

hood is opened, ISG system will be

When ISG is on the engine will be

deactivated.

stopped automatically when both of the

following occurs:

1. Vehicle speed decreases to 0 mph (0

km/h) full stop condition.

2. Brake pedal is depressed and gear is

in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).

The Auto Stop (

) indicator illuminates

in green on the instrument cluster, when

the engine stops.

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Idle stop cannot reoccur again until the

When the system is deactivated, the ISG

vehicle speed goes above 3 mph (5 km/h)

off button indicator will illuminate and

and then returns again to the automatic

a message ‘Auto Stop is off. Shift to P or

stop conditions as previously mentioned.

N to start engine manually’ appears on

the cluster LCD display with a warning

sound.

If this occurs, depress the brake pedal

and restart the engine manually.

Auto start

When the engine stops automatically by

ISG, the engine will restart if one of the

following is done.

- Release the brake pedal.

- When Auto Hold is activated, take

your foot off the brake pedal and then

depress the accelerator pedal.

- While depressing the brake pedal,

shift the gear from N (Neutral) or D

(Drive) to R (Reverse) or P (Park).

- While depressing the brake pedal,

shift the gear from N (Neutral) to D

(Drive).

The Auto Stop (

) indicator goes to

white on the instrument cluster, when

the engine is restarted.

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Driving your vehicle

LCD display messages

 Type A

 Type B

The messages are displayed on the

instrument cluster to help use ISG

system.

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Press brake pedal before driving on / Press

brake pedal for Auto Start

When the gear is shifted from N (Neutral)

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to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual

shift mode without the brake pedal

Auto Stop is Off. Shift to P or N to start

depressed, a message will appear on

engine

the cluster LCD display. To activate auto

When the system is deactivated, the ISG

start, depress the brake pedal.

off button indicator will illuminate and

a message will appear on the cluster

LCD display with a warning sound in the

following situations.

- When the engine hood is opened.

- When ISG system is not working

normally.

If this occurs, depress the brake pedal

and restart the engine manually. For your

safety, restart the vehicle in the P (Park)

position.

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AUTO STOP elapsed time

AUTO STOP display shows the elapsed

time of engine stop by the Idle Stop and

Go system.

You may check AUTO STOP elapsed time

in the Utility view on the instrument

cluster.

Refer to “View Modes” section in

chapter 4.

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ISG system off

Forced to restart engine

The engine is automatically restarted in

the following situations.

ś The brake vacuum pressure is low

ś The engine has stopped for about 5

minutes

ś The air conditioning is ON with the fan

speed set to a certain high level

ś The front defroster is ON

ś The battery is weak

ś The cooling and heating performance

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of the climate control system is

Press the ISG OFF button to turn off ISG

unsatisfactory

system. The ISG OFF button indicator will

ś The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) or R

illuminate. To use the system, press the

(Reverse) when Auto Hold is activated

ISG OFF button again.

ś The door is opened or the seatbelt

is unfastened when Auto Hold is

activated

ś The EPB switch is pressed when Auto

Hold is activated

The Auto Stop (

) indicator blinks in

green for 5 seconds on the instrument

cluster when the engine is restarted.

WARNING

When the engine is in Idle Stop mode,

the engine may restart without the

driver taking any action. Before leaving

the vehicle or working on the engine

compartment, turn off the engine by

pressing the ENGINE START/STOP

button to the OFF position.

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Driving your vehicle

ISG malfunction

Calibrating the Battery Sensor

ISG system may not operate when there

is a malfunction with the ISG sensors or

ISG system.

The following will occur, when there is a

malfunction with the ISG system:

ś The Auto Stop (

) indicator will

illuminate in yellow on the instrument

cluster.

ś The light on the ISG OFF button will

illuminate.

Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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[A] : Battery sensor

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Disconnect all electronic devices

that were additionally installed after

the vehicle was delivered, such as

navigation, dashcam, etc.

3. After 4 hours with the engine off, turn

the engine on and off 3 to 4 times.

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The ISG system may not operate in the

following situations.

- There is a malfunction with the ISG

system.

- The battery is weak.

- The brake vacuum pressure is low.

If this occurs, have the ISG system

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

NOTICE

ś Use only a genuine HYUNDAI ISG

battery for replacement. If not,

the ISG system may not properly

operate.

ś Do not recharge the ISG battery with

a general battery charger. It may

damage or explode the ISG battery.

ś Do not remove the battery cap. The

battery electrolyte, which is harmful

to the human body, may leak out.

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SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty

but firm riding.

In SPORT mode, the fuel

efficiency may decrease.

ś When SPORT mode is selected, the

SPORT indicator will illuminate on the

instrument cluster.

ś Whenever the engine is restarted,

the drive mode will revert back to

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COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is

Drive mode may be selected according

desired, re-select SPORT mode.

to the driver's preference or road

ś When SPORT mode is activated:

condition.

- The engine rpm will tend to remain

raised over a certain length of time

Drive mode

even after releasing the accelerator

The mode changes whenever the DRIVE

- Upshifts are delayed when

MODE knob is rotated.

accelerating

COMFORT mode

COMFORT mode provides smooth

driving and comfortable riding.

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SMART mode

Various driving situations, which you may

encounter in SMART mode

SMART mode selects the

proper driving mode among

The driving mode automatically

ECO, COMFORT and SPORT

changes to ECO mode after a certain

by judging the driver's driving

period of time, when you gently

habits (for example, mild or

depress the accelerator pedal (Your

dynamic) from the brake pedal

driving is categorized to be mild.).

depression or the steering

The driving mode automatically

wheel operation.

changes from SMART ECO mode

Press the DRIVE MODE button to

to SMART COMFORT mode after a

activate SMART mode. When SMART

certain period of time, when you

mode is activated, the indicator

sharply or repetitively depress the

illuminates on the instrument cluster.

accelerator pedal.

The vehicle starts in SMART mode,

The driving mode automatically

when the engine was turned OFF in

changes to SMART COMFORT mode

SMART mode.

with the same driving patterns, when

the vehicle starts to drive on an

SMART mode automatically controls

upward slope of a certain angle. The

gear shifting patterns, engine torque,

driving mode automatically returns to

in accordance with the driver's driving

SMART ECO mode, when the vehicle

habits.

enters a leveled road.

The driving mode automatically

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changes to SMART SPORT, when

When you mildly drive the vehicle

you abruptly accelerate the vehicle

or repetitively operate the steering

in SMART mode, the driving mode

changes to ECO mode to improve fuel

wheel (Your driving is categorized

to be sporty.). In this mode, your

efficiency. However, the actual fuel

efficiency may differ in accordance

vehicle drives in a lower gear for

abrupt accelerating/decelerating

with your driving situations (for

example, upward/downward slope,

and increases the engine brake

performance.

vehicle deceleration/acceleration).

You may still sense the engine brake

When you dynamically drive the

vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly

performance, even when you release

the accelerator pedal in SMART

decelerating or sharply curving, the

driving mode changes to SPORT mode.

SPORT mode. It is because your

vehicle remains to be in a lower gear

However, it may adversely affect fuel

economy.

over a certain period of time for next

acceleration. Thus, it is a normal

driving situation, not indicating any

malfunction.

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ś The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART SPORT mode

only in harsh driving situations. In

most of the normal driving situations,

the driving mode sets to be either

in SMART ECO mode or in SMART

COMFORT mode.

Limitation of SMART mode

The SMART mode may be limited in

following situations. (The OFF indicator

illuminates in those situations.)

ś The driver manually moves the shift

button : It deactivates SMART mode.

The vehicle drives, as the driver

manually moves the shift button.

ś The cruise control is activated : The

cruise system may deactivate the

SMART mode. When a higher system

is set by the cruise system, it starts to

control vehicle speed and deactivates

SMART mode. (SMART mode is not

deactivated just by activing the cruise

system.)

ś The transmission oil temperature is either

extremely low or extremely high : The

SMART mode can be active in most of

the normal driving situations. However,

an extremely high/ low transmission oil

temperature may temporarily deactivate

the SMART mode, because the

transmission condition is out of normal

operation condition.

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Drive mode

SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty

but firm riding.

In SPORT mode, the fuel

efficiency may decrease.

ś When SPORT mode is selected, the

SPORT indicator will illuminate on the

instrument cluster.

ś Whenever the engine is restarted,

the drive mode will revert back to

COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is

desired, re-select SPORT mode.

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ś When SPORT mode is activated:

Drive mode may be selected according

to the driver's preference or road

- The engine rpm will tend to remain

condition.

raised over a certain length of time

even after releasing the accelerator

The mode changes whenever the DRIVE

knob is rotated.

- Upshifts are delayed when

accelerating

COMFORT mode

COMFORT mode provides smooth

driving and comfortable riding.

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SMART mode

Various driving situations, which you may

encounter in SMART mode

SMART mode selects the

proper driving mode among

The driving mode automatically

ECO, COMFORT and SPORT

changes to ECO mode after a certain

by judging the driver's driving

period of time, when you gently

habits (for example, mild or

depress the accelerator pedal (Your

dynamic) from the brake pedal

driving is categorized to be mild.).

depression or the steering

The driving mode automatically

wheel operation.

changes from SMART ECO mode

Press the DRIVE MODE button to

to SMART COMFORT mode after a

activate SMART mode. When SMART

certain period of time, when you

mode is activated, the indicator

sharply or repetitively depress the

illuminates on the instrument cluster.

accelerator pedal.

The vehicle starts in SMART mode,

The driving mode automatically

when the engine was turned OFF in

changes to SMART COMFORT mode

SMART mode.

with the same driving patterns, when

the vehicle starts to drive on an

SMART mode automatically controls

upward slope of a certain angle. The

gear shifting patterns, engine torque,

driving mode automatically returns to

in accordance with the driver's driving

SMART ECO mode, when the vehicle

habits.

enters a leveled road.

The driving mode automatically

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changes to SMART SPORT, when

When you mildly drive the vehicle

you abruptly accelerate the vehicle

or repetitively operate the steering

in SMART mode, the driving mode

changes to ECO mode to improve fuel

wheel (Your driving is categorized

to be sporty.). In this mode, your

efficiency. However, the actual fuel

efficiency may differ in accordance

vehicle drives in a lower gear for

abrupt accelerating/decelerating

with your driving situations (for

example, upward/downward slope,

and increases the engine brake

performance.

vehicle deceleration/acceleration).

You may still sense the engine brake

When you dynamically drive the

vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly

performance, even when you release

the accelerator pedal in SMART

decelerating or sharply curving, the

driving mode changes to SPORT mode.

SPORT mode. It is because your

vehicle remains to be in a lower gear

However, it may adversely affect fuel

economy.

over a certain period of time for next

acceleration. Thus, it is a normal

driving situation, not indicating any

malfunction.

The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART SPORT mode

only in harsh driving situations. In

most of the normal driving situations,

the driving mode sets to be either

in SMART ECO mode or in SMART

COMFORT mode.

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Limitation of SMART mode

The SMART mode may be limited in

following situations. (The OFF indicator

illuminates in those situations.)

ś The driver manually moves the shift

button : It deactivates SMART mode.

The vehicle drives, as the driver

manually moves the shift button.

ś The cruise control is activated : The

cruise system may deactivate the

SMART mode. When a higher system

is set by the cruise system, it starts to

control vehicle speed and deactivates

SMART mode. (SMART mode is not

deactivated just by activing the cruise

system.)

ś The transmission oil temperature is either

extremely low or extremely high : The

SMART mode can be active in most of

the normal driving situations. However,

an extremely high/ low transmission oil

temperature may temporarily deactivate

the SMART mode, because the

transmission condition is out of normal

operation condition.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

Rocking the vehicle

When hazardous driving elements

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to

are encountered such as water, snow,

free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn

ice, mud and sand, take the following

the steering wheel right and left to clear

precautions:

the area around your front wheels. Then,

shift back and forth between R (Reverse)

ś Drive cautiously and maintain a longer

braking distance.

and a forward gear.

Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do

ś Avoid abrupt braking or steering.

not race the engine.

ś When your vehicle is stuck in

To prevent transmission wear, wait until

snow, mud, or sand, use second

the wheels stop spinning before shifting

gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid

gears. Release the accelerator pedal

unnecessary wheel spin.

while shifting, and press lightly on the

ś Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other

accelerator pedal while the transmission

non-slip materials under the wheels to

is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in

provide additional traction while the

forward and reverse directions causes a

vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow,

rocking motion that may free the vehicle.

or mud.

WARNING

If the vehicle is stuck and excessive

Downshifting with an automatic

wheel spin occurs, the temperature

transmission while driving on slippery

in the tires can increase very quickly.

surfaces can cause an accident. The

If the tires become damaged, a tire

sudden change in tire speed could

blow out or tire explosion can occur.

cause the tires to skid. Be careful when

This condition is dangerous - you and

downshifting on slippery surfaces.

others may be injured. Do not attempt

this procedure if people or objects are

anywhere near the vehicle.

If you attempt to free the vehicle, the

vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly

causing an engine compartment fire

or other damage. Try to avoid spinning

the wheels as much as possible to

prevent overheating of either the tires

or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle

to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56

km/h).

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The ESC system must be turned OFF

before rocking the vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

NOTICE

Driving in the rain

If you are still stuck after rocking the

Rain and wet roads can make driving

vehicle a few times, have the vehicle

dangerous. Here are a few things to

pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid

consider when driving in the rain or on

engine overheating, possible damage to

slick pavement:

the transmission, and tire damage. See

Slow down and allow extra following

“Towing” section in chapter 8.

distance. A heavy rainfall makes

it harder to see and increases the

Smooth cornering

distance needed to stop your vehicle.

Avoid braking or gear changing in

Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if

corners, especially when roads are wet.

equipped)

Ideally, corners should always be taken

Replace your windshield wiper blades

under gentle acceleration.

when they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

Driving at night

Be sure your tires have enough tread.

Night driving presents more hazards than

If your tires do not have enough tread,

driving in the daylight. Here are some

making a quick stop on wet pavement

important tips to remember:

can cause a skid and possibly lead to

Slow down and keep more distance

an accident. See “Tire Tread” section

between you and other vehicles, as it

in chapter 9.

may be more difficult to see at night,

Turn on your headlights to make it

especially in areas where there may

easier for others to see you.

not be any street lights.

Driving too fast through large puddles

Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare

can affect your brakes. If you must go

from other drivers’ headlights.

through puddles, try to drive through

Keep your headlights clean and

them slowly.

properly aimed. Dirty or improperly

If you believe your brakes may be wet,

aimed headlights will make it much

apply them lightly while driving until

more difficult to see at night.

normal braking operation returns.

Avoid staring directly at the headlights

of oncoming vehicles. You could be

Hydroplaning

temporarily blinded, and it will take

If the road is wet enough and you are

several seconds for your eyes to

going fast enough, your vehicle may

readjust to the darkness.

have little or no contact with the road

surface and actually ride on the water.

The best advice is SLOW DOWN when

the road is wet.

The risk of hydroplaning increases as

the depth of tire tread decreases, refer

to “Tire Tread” section in chapter 9.

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Driving in flooded areas

Reducing the risk of a rollover

Avoid driving through flooded areas

Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is

unless you are sure the water is no

defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.

SUV’s have higher ground clearance

Drive through any water slowly. Allow

and a narrower track to make them

adequate stopping distance because

capable of performing in a wide variety

brake performance may be reduced.

of off-road applications. The specific

design characteristics give them a higher

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them several

center of gravity than ordinary vehicles

making them more likely to roll over if

times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles

have a significantly higher rollover rate

Highway driving

than other types of vehicles. Due to this

Tires

risk, driver and passengers are strongly

Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.

recommended to buckle their seat belts.

Under-inflation may overheat or damage

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

the tires.

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt.

Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,

which may reduce traction or fail the

There are steps that a driver can make

braking operation.

to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all

possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, do not load your vehicle

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with heavy cargo on the roof, and never

Never over-inflate your tires above the

modify your vehicle in any way.

maximum inflation pressure, as specified

on your tires.

WARNING

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types of

Driving at higher speeds on the highway

vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of

consumes more fuel and is less efficient

control:

than driving at a slower, more moderate

speed. Maintain a moderate speed in

ś Take corners at slower speeds than

order to conserve fuel when driving on

you would with a passenger vehicle.

the highway.

ś Avoid sharp turns and abrupt

Be sure to check both the engine coolant

maneuvers.

level and the engine oil before driving.

ś Do not modify your vehicle in any

way that you would raise the center

Drive belt

of gravity.

A loose or damaged drive belt may

ś Keep tires properly inflated.

overheat the engine.

ś Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.

WARNING

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt. Make sure

all passengers are wearing their seat

belts.

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Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other

problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following

suggestions:

Snow or icy conditions

You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of

you.

Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and

sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may

cause the vehicle to skid.

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install

tire chains on your tires.

Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include

tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper

cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

Snow tires

WARNING

Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.

Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.

We recommend that you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C).

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same Inflation pressure

as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads

may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer

for maximum speed recommendations.

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Tire chains

When using tire chains, attach them to

the drive wheels as follows.

 Type A

2WD : Front wheels

4WD : All four wheels

If a full set of chains is not

available for an 4WD vehicle,

chains may be installed on the

front wheels only.

WARNING

The use of tire chains may adversely

affect vehicle handling:

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Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)

 Type B

or the chain manufacturer’s

recommended speed limit,

whichever is lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, sharp turns, and other road

hazards, which may cause the

vehicle to bounce.

Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel

braking.

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Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

Install tire chains only in pairs and on

thinner than other types of tires, they

the front tires. It should be noted that

may be damaged by mounting some

installing tire chains on the tires will

types of tire chains on them. Therefore,

provide a greater driving force, but will

the use of snow tires is recommended

not prevent side skids.

instead of tire chains. If tire chains must

Do not install studded tires without

be used, use genuine HYUNDAI Parts

first checking local and municipal

and install the tire chain after reviewing

regulations for possible restrictions

the instructions provided with the tire

against their use.

chains. Damage to your vehicle caused

by improper tire chain use is not covered

by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

Fabric-type chains must be used on the

vehicle with 19”/20” tires.

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Driving your vehicle

Chain Installation

Winter precautions

When installing tire chains, follow the

Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant

manufacturer’s instructions and mount

Your vehicle is delivered with high

them as tightly possible. Drive slowly

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with

cooling system. It is the only type of

chains installed. If you hear the chains

coolant that should be used because it

contacting the body or chassis, stop and

helps prevent corrosion in the cooling

tighten them. If they still make contact,

system, lubricates the water pump and

slow down until the noise stops. Remove

prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or

the tire chains as soon as you begin

replenish your coolant in accordance

driving on cleared roads.

with the maintenance schedule in

When mounting snow chains, park the

chapter 9. Before winter, have your

vehicle on level ground away from traffic.

coolant tested to assure that its freezing

Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning

point is sufficient for the temperatures

Flasher and place a triangular emergency

anticipated during the winter.

warning device behind the vehicle (if

available). Always place the vehicle in P

Check battery and cables

(Park), apply the parking brake and turn

off the engine before installing snow

Winter temperatures affect battery

performance. Inspect the battery and

chains.

cables, as specified in chapter 9. The

battery charging level can be checked

NOTICE

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a

When using tire chains:

service station.

ś Wrong size chains or improperly

installed chains can damage your

Change to “winter weight” oil if

necessary

vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,

body and wheels.

In some regions during winter, it is

recommended to use the “winter

ś Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.

weight” oil with lower viscosity In

ś If you hear noise caused by chains

addition, replace the engine oil and filter

contacting the body, retighten the

if it is close to the next maintenance

chain to prevent contact with the

interval. Fresh engine oil ensures

vehicle body.

optimum engine operation during the

ś To prevent body damage, retighten

winter months. For further information,

the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles

refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure

(0.5~1.0 km).

about a type of winter weight oil, consult

ś Do not use tire chains on vehicles

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

equipped with aluminum wheels. If

unavoidable, use a wire type chain.

ś Use wire chains less than 0.47 in.

(12mm) thick to prevent damage to

the chain’s connection.

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Check spark plugs and ignition system

Do not let your parking brake freeze

Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in

Under some conditions your parking

chapter 8. If necessary, replace them.

brake can freeze in the engaged position.

Also check all ignition wirings and

This is most likely to happen when there

components for any cracks, wear-out,

is an accumulation of snow or ice around

and damage.

or near the rear brakes or if the brakes

are wet. When there is the risk that your

To prevent locks from freezing

parking brake may freeze, temporarily

apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also,

To prevent the locks from being frozen,

block the rear wheels in advance, so the

spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin

vehicle may not roll. Then, release the

into key holes. When a lock opening is

parking brake.

already covered with ice, spray approved

de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.

Do not let ice and snow accumulate

When an internal part of a lock freezes,

underneath

try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully

use the heated key to avoid an injury.

Under some conditions, snow and ice

can build up under the fenders and

Use approved window washer anti-

interfere with the steering. When driving

freeze solution in system

in such conditions during the severe

winter, you should check underneath

To prevent the window washer from

the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure

being frozen, add authorized window

that the front wheels and the steering

washer anti-freeze solution, as specified

components is unblocked.

on the window washer container.

Window washer anti-freeze solution is

Carry emergency equipment

available from an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer, and most vehicle accessory

In accordance with weather conditions,

outlets. Do not use engine coolant or

you should carry appropriate emergency

other types of anti-freeze solution, to

equipment, while driving. Some of the

prevent any damage to the vehicle paint.

items you may want to carry include tire

chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,

Drive your vehicle when water vapor

emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper

condenses and accumulates inside the

cables, window scraper, gloves, ground

exhaust pipes

cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.

When the vehicle is stopped for a

Do not place objects or materials in the

long time in winter while the engine is

engine compartment

running, water vapor may condense and

accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.

Putting objects or materials in the engine

Water in the exhaust pipes may cause

compartment may cause an engine

noise, etc., but it is drained driving at

failure or combustion, because they may

medium to high speed.

block the engine cooling. Such damage

will not be covered by the manufacturer’s

warranty.

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Driving your vehicle

TRAILER TOWING

If you are considering to tow with

WARNING

your vehicle, you should first know

your country’s legal requirements. As

Take the following precautions:

laws vary the requirements for towing

ś If you don’t use the correct

trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles or

equipment and/or drive improperly,

apparatus may differ. When you are not

you can lose control of the vehicle

sure about a type of winter weight oil,

when you are pulling a trailer. For

consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

example, if the trailer is too heavy,

Remember that trailering is different

the braking performance may be

than just driving your vehicle by

reduced. You and your passengers

itself. Trailering means changes in

could be seriously or fatally injured.

handling, durability, and fuel economy.

Pull a trailer only if you have followed

Successful, safe trailering requires

all the steps in this section.

correct equipment, and it has to be used

ś Before towing, make sure the

properly. Damage to your vehicle caused

total trailer weight, GCW (Gross

by improper trailer towing is not covered

Combination Weight), GVW (Gross

by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle

This section contains time-tested,

Weight) and trailer tongue load are

important trailering tips and safety

all within the limits.

rules. Many of these are important for

ś When you tow a trailer, make sure to

your safety and that of your passengers.

turn off the Idle Stop and Go system.

Please read this section carefully before

you pull a trailer.

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If you decide to pull a trailer?

Trailer weight

Here are some important points if you

decide to pull a trailer:

Consider using a sway control. You

can ask a trailer hitch dealer about

sway control.

Do not do any towing with your

vehicle during its first 1,200 miles

(2,000 km) in order to allow the

engine to properly break in. Failure to

heed this caution may result in serious

Tongue Load

Total Trailer Weight

engine or transmission damage.

When towing a trailer, consult an

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authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

What is the maximum safe weight of a

further information on additional

trailer? It should never weigh more than

requirements such as a towing kit, etc.

the maximum trailer weight with trailer

Always drive your vehicle at a

brakes. But even that can be too heavy.

moderate speed (less than 60 mph

It depends on how you plan to use your

(100 km/h)) or posted towing speed

trailer. For example, speed, altitude,

limit.

road grades, outside temperature and

how often your vehicle is used to pull a

On a long uphill grade, do not exceed

trailer are all important. The ideal trailer

45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted

weight can also depend on any special

towing speed limit, whichever is

equipment that you have on your vehicle.

lower.

Carefully observe the weight and load

limits provided in the following pages.

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Driving your vehicle

Tongue load

WARNING

Take the following precautions:

ś 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.

ś Never exceed the maximum weight

limits of the trailer or trailer towing

Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight

equipment. Improper loading can

result in damage to your vehicle and/

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or personal injury. Check weights

The tongue load is an important weight

and loading at a commercial scale or

to measure because it affects the

highway patrol office equipped with

total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of

scales.

your vehicle. The trailer tongue should

weigh a maximum of 10% of the total

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loaded trailer weight, within the limits

of the maximum trailer tongue load

With increasing altitude the engine

permissible.

performance decreases. From 1,000 m

After you’ve loaded your trailer,

above sea level and for every 1,000 m

thereafter 10% of vehicle/trailer weight

weigh the trailer and then the tongue,

separately, to see if the weights are

(trailer weighter + gross vehicle weight)

must be deducted.

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

to correct them simply by moving some

items around in the trailer.

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Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer

Smartstream

Item

G2.5 GDI

G2.5 TGDI

A/T

DCT

Maximum trailer

Without brake system

1,653 (750)

weight

With brake system (PKG OPT)

2,000 (907)

lbs. (kg)

With brake system (STD)

2,800 (1,270)

3,500 (1,588)

Maximum permissible static vertical load on the

coupling device

280 (127)

350 (159)

lbs. (kg)

Recommended distance from rear wheel center

to coupling point

49.1 (1,248)

inch (mm)

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Driving your vehicle

Trailer towing equipment

Any part of the rear number plate or

lighting devices of the vehicle must

Hitches

not be obscured by the mechanical

coupling device.

If the rear number plate and/or

lighting devices can be obscured

partially by any part of the mechanical

coupling device, mechanical coupling

devices that can not be easily

removed or repositioned without use

of any tools, except an easily operated

(for example, an effort not exceeding

20Nm) release key which is supplied

by the manufacturer of the coupling

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device, are not permitted for use.

Please note that the mechanical

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coupling device that is fitted and

not in use must always be removed

The mounting hole for hitches are located

or repositioned if the rear number

on both sides of the underbody behind the

plate and/or rear lighting devices

rear tires.

are obscured by any part of the

mechanical coupling device.

It’s important to have the correct hitch

A HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory is

equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks

available at an authorized HYUNDAI

going by, and rough roads are a few

dealer.

reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.

Here are some rules to follow:

ś Do you have to make any holes in

the body of your vehicle when you

install a trailer hitch? If you do, then

be sure to seal the holes later when

you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal

them, carbon monoxide (CO) from

your exhaust can get into your vehicle,

as well as dirt and water.

ś The bumpers on your vehicle are not

intended for hitches. Do not attach

rental hitches or other bumper-type

hitches to them. Use only a frame-

mounted hitch that does not attach to

the bumper.

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Safety chains

Driving with a trailer

You should always attach chains between

Towing a trailer requires a certain

your vehicle and your trailer.

amount of experience. Before setting

Instructions about safety chains may

out for the open road, you must get to

be provided by the hitch manufacturer

know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with

or trailer manufacturer. Follow the

the feel of handling and braking with the

manufacturer’s recommendation for

added weight of the trailer. And always

attaching safety chains. Always leave just

keep in mind that the vehicle you are

enough slack so you can turn with your

driving is now longer and not nearly as

trailer. And, never allow safety chains to

responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

drag on the ground.

Before you start, check the trailer hitch

and platform, safety chains, electrical

Trailer brakes

connector(s), lights, tires and brakes.

If your trailer is equipped with a braking

During your trip, occasionally check

system, make sure it conforms to

to be sure that the load is secure, and

your country’s regulations and that

that the lights and trailer brakes are still

it is properly installed and operating

working.

correctly.

If your trailer weighs more than the

Distance

maximum trailer weight without trailer

Stay at least twice as far behind the

brakes loaded, then it needs its own

vehicle ahead as you would when driving

brakes and they must be adequate. Be

your vehicle without a trailer. This can

sure to read and follow the instructions

help you avoid situations that require

for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able

heavy braking and sudden turns.

to install, adjust and maintain them

properly. Be sure not to modify your

Passing

vehicle’s brake system.

You will need more passing distance up

ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,

WARNING

because of the increased vehicle length,

you’ll need to go much farther beyond

Do not use a trailer with its own brakes

the passed vehicle before you can return

unless you are absolutely certain that

to your lane.

you have properly set up the brake

system. This is not a task for amateurs.

Use an experienced, competent trailer

shop for this work.

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