DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (see page 8-1). The total
gross vehicle weight is the combined
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer
tongue load and other optional equip-
ment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that
your towing package does not exceed the
GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. Improper
trailer loading and/or too much luggage in
the trunk can overload the rear axle. Re-
distribute the load and check the axle
weight again.
SSA2200D
Gross Axle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
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Trailer Brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.
NOTE:
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. See "Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-4.
CAUTION:
o Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
o When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
engine coolant temperature gauge to en-
sure the engine does not overheat. If the
needle of the coolant temperature gauge
moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT),
pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
do so, and allow the engine to idle until it
cools down. You may proceed once the
engine has cooled sufficiently.
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Safety Chains
Should the hitch connection between your car
and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, the
trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously across
other lanes of traffic and ultimately collide with
another vehicle. To eliminate this potentially dan-
gerous situation, safety chains, attached be-
tween your car and the trailer or towed vehicle,
are required in most provinces.
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Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load
Total trailer weight
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Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by
redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be
verified by checking the total weight of the loaded
trailer and then checking the load on the tongue.
NOTE:
1. Never load the trailer with more weight in
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the trailer load should be in the front half
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear.