
Driving Your Vehicle
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Towing Equipment and
Accessories
Hitches
Make sure that all equipment is
properly installed and maintained, and
that it meets federal, state, and local
regulations. Hyundai recommends that
you have all trailer hitch equipment
installed at an authorized Hyundai dealer
with factory-recommended accessory
parts that are specifically designed for
your vehicle.
Here are some rules to follow about
hitches:
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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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Any part of the rear license plate or
lighting devices of the vehicle must
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 cannot be easily removed
or repositioned without use of any
tools, except an easily operated (an
effort not exceeding 15 lbf.ft (20 Nm)
release key that is supplied by the
manufacturer of the coupling device,
are not permitted for use.
Note that the mechanical coupling
device that is fitted and not used must
always be removed or repositioned
if the rear number plate and/or rear
lighting devices are obscured by
any part of the mechanical coupling
device.
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A HYUNDAI trailer hitches are
available from an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Safety chains
Always attach chains between your
vehicle and your trailer.
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufacturer
or trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation when
attaching safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with your
trailer. And, never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
State or local regulations may require
trailers to have their own braking system
if the loaded weight of the trailer exceeds
certain minimums that can vary from
state to state.
Read and follow the instructions for
the trailer's braking system when it is
installed, adjusted, and maintained
properly. Never attempt to tap into your
vehicle's hydraulic braking system.
WARNING
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes
unless you are absolutely sure that you
have properly set up the braking system.
This is not a task for amateurs. Use an
experienced, competent trailer shop for
this work.