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from owners manual to the vehicle Hyundai i30, year of production 2007 - 2012:
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Driving your vehicle
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Driving with a trailer Passing Turn signals when towing a trailer
You’ll need more passing distance upWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting outahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, to have a different turn signal flasher and
because of the increased vehicle length,extra wiring. The green arrows on your
for the open road, you must get to know
you’ll need to go much farther beyond theinstrument panel will flash whenever you
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
passed vehicle before you can return tosignal a turn or lane change. Properly
feel of handling and braking with the
your lane. connected, the trailer lights will also flash
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
driving is now a good deal longer and notE140403AUN change lanes, or stop.
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is When towing a trailer, the green arrows
by itself. Backing up
on your instrument panel will flash for
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
Before you start, check the trailer hitch turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
with one hand.Then, to move the trailer
and platform, safety chains, electrical burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
To move the trailer to the right, move yourbehind you are seeing your signals
adjustment. If the trailer has electric when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-hand to the right. Always back up slowly
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
and, if possible, have someone guide
ing and then apply the trailer brake con- er bulbs are still working.You must also
you.
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are check the lights every time you discon-
working.This lets you check your electri- nect and then reconnect the wires.
cal connection at the same time. E140404AUN Do not connect a trailer lighting system
During your trip, check occasionally to beMaking turns directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
sure that the load is secure, and that the
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-wider turns than normal. Do this so your
ness.
ing. trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
An authorized HYUNDAI dealer can
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
assist you in installing the wiring harness.
E140401AUN jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
Following distance in advance. WARNING
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi- Failure to use an approved trailer
cle ahead as you would when driving wiring harness could result in dam-
your vehicle without a trailer. This can age to the vehicle electrical system
help you avoid situations that require and/or personal injury.
heavy braking and sudden turns.
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