DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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o Keep the tongue load 10% of the total trailer
load.
o Tongue load
Total trailer weight
o Tongue loads can be increased or decreased
by re-distributing the load in the trailer.
This can be verified by checking the total
weight of the loaded trailer and then check-
ing the load on the tongue.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
1.
1.
1.
1.
1. Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in
the rear.
the rear.
the rear.
the rear.
the rear.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle
identification plate (see page 8-1). The
identification plate (see page 8-1). The
identification plate (see page 8-1). The
identification plate (see page 8-1). The
identification plate (see page 8-1). The
total gross vehicle weight is the com-
total gross vehicle weight is the com-
total gross vehicle weight is the com-
total gross vehicle weight is the com-
total gross vehicle weight is the com-
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all
passengers and their luggage, cargo,
passengers and their luggage, cargo,
passengers and their luggage, cargo,
passengers and their luggage, cargo,
passengers and their luggage, cargo,
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-
tional equipment.
tional equipment.
tional equipment.
tional equipment.
tional equipment.
x 100 = 10% (MAX)
Gross axle weight
Gross vehicle weight
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3.
3.
3.
3.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
that your towing package does not ex-
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
luggage in the cargo area can overload
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
the rear axle. Redistribute the load and
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
check the axle weight again.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
weight cannot safely exceed the values in
the chart.
the chart.
the chart.
the chart.
the chart.
Engine
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
2.7(4WD)
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
2.7(4WD)
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
2.7(4WD)
Lbs. (kg)
Maximum Towable Weight
With Brake
Without Brake
Without Brake
+ABS
Trailer
Tongue
1200(544)
2700(1224)
2200(997)
1000(453)
1200(544)
1200(544)
1200(544)
1500(680)
1500(680)
120(54.4)
270(122.4)
220(99.7)
100(45.3)
120(54.4)
120(54.4)
120(54.4)
150(68.0)
150(68.0)
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
seriously affect its steering and braking per-
seriously affect its steering and braking per-
seriously affect its steering and braking per-
seriously affect its steering and braking per-
seriously affect its steering and braking per-
formance causing a crash which could cause
formance causing a crash which could cause
formance causing a crash which could cause
formance causing a crash which could cause
formance causing a crash which could cause
serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain
connections as well as proper operation of
the trailer running lights, brake lights, and
turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed (Less than 60 mph)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-
mal conditions.