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from owners manual to the vehicle Hyundai i40, year of production 2011:
Driving your vehicle
Driving with a trailer Following distance Turn signals when towing a trailer
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting outcle ahead as you would when drto have a diffivingerent turn signal flasher and
your vehicle without a trailer. This canextra wiring. The green arrows on your
for the open road, you must get to know
help you avoid situations that requireinstrument panel will flash whenever you
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
heavy braking and sudden turns.signal a turn or lane change. Properly
feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always connected, the trailer lights will also flash
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 notPassing change lanes, or stop.
You’ll need more passing distance up
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is When towing a trailer, the green arrows
by itself. ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, on your instrument panel will flash for
because of the increased vehicle length,
Before you start, check the trailer towbaryou’ll need to go much farther beyond theturns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
and platform, safety chains, electrical burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
passed vehicle before you can return to
connector(s), lights, tyres and mirror behind you are seeing your signals
your lane. when, in fact, they are not. It is important
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-Backing up to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
ing and then apply the trailer brake con- er bulbs are still working.You must also
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are check the lights every time you discon-
working.This lets you check your electri-with one hand.Then, to move the trailer
nect and then reconnect the wires.
cal connection at the same time.to the left, just move your hand to the left.Do not connect a trailer lighting system
Do not release the parking brake until theTo move the trailer to the right, move yourdirectly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
engine starts to move the vehicle for- Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
and, if possible, have someone guide
ward. ness. A HYUNDAI authorised repairer
you. can assist you in installing the wiring har-
And release the brake pedal when you
feel that the vehicle wants to move for- ness.
ward. Making turns
During your trip, check occasionally to beWhen you’re turning with a trailer, makeWARNING
sure that the load is secure, and that the
wider turns than normal. Do this so your Failure to use an approved trailer
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, kerbs,
ing. wiring harness could result in dam-
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden manoeuvres.Signal well age to the vehicle electrical system
in advance. and/or personal injury.
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