Towing automatic transmission vehicles
Check whether your vehicle can be towed at all; see below. If yes, note the following for the towed
vehicle:
x
Put the transmission in Neutral
(N)
.
x
Do not tow faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).
x
Do not tow more than 30 miles (50 km).
x
When a commercial towing truck is being used, the vehicle must only be towed with the front
wheels lifted off the ground.
When not to tow your vehicle
In the following situations, the vehicle cannot be towed and must be transported on a flatbed truck or
trailer:
x
If transmission fluid has leaked out of the transmission.
x
If there is little or no oil in the transmission because of damage to your vehicle, it must be moved
with the drive wheels off the ground.
x
If the front and rear wheels cannot turn.
x
When the vehicle battery is dead, since the steering may remain disabled, and it may not be
possible to release the electronic steering column lock.
x
If you have to tow an automatic transmission vehicle more than 30 miles (50 km).
A vehicle can be towed only if the electronic steering column lock is released. In case of a power
loss or malfunctions of the electrical system, the engine may have to be jump-started in order to
release the electronic steering column lock.
Applicable only in South Korea
Driving tips while towing
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers must be familiar
with the techniques required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not try to tow a vehicle or to
drive a vehicle that is being towed.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle, and avoid jerking the tow rope. When towing on an
unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the attachment points.
If your vehicle is being towed, it can still signal turns even if the emergency flashers are activated, as
long as the ignition is switched on. Use the turn signal in the normal way. The emergency flashers go
off as long as the turn signal is blinking. As soon as the turn signal lever returns to its neutral position,
the emergency flashers are automatically activated again.
As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
x
If your vehicle is the one being towed, the ignition switch must be switched on to keep the steering
wheel from locking. Also make sure that the turn signals, horn, windshield wipers, and windshield
washers work properly.
x
Since power steering does not work when the engine is switched off, more effort is needed to steer
the vehicle.
x
Since the brake booster also does not work when the engine is stopped, you will need to press
harder on the brake pedal to slow down or stop. Do not hit the towing vehicle.
x
Read and heed the information and WARNINGS in the towing vehicle's owner's manual.
