Hyundai Atos owners manual page 73

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI C170A01A-AAT C190A01A-GAT rarily while you put the gear selector lever in HIGHER SPEED MOTORING TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING "P" (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear Pre-Trip Inspections If you are considering towing with your car, you wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the 1. Tires: should first check with your Province Depart- parking brake. ment of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica- requirements. tion driving. Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the Since laws vary from province to province the C160J01A-AAT requirements for towing trailers, cars, or other tires. Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask Underneath Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may your Hyundai dealer for further details before result in reduced traction or tire failure. Under some conditions, snow and ice can build towing. up under the fenders and interfere with the NOTE: CAUTION: steering. When driving in severe winter condi- Never exceed the maximum tire inflation tions where this may happen, you should peri- pressure shown on the tires. Do not do any towing with your car during odically check underneath the car to be sure its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Fail- the movement of the front wheels and the 2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil: steering components are not obstructed. ure to heed this caution may result in seri- High speed travel consumes 1.5 times more fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to check ous engine or transaxle damage. C160K01A-AAT both engine coolant and engine oil. Carry Emergency Equipment 3. Drive belt: C190B01S-AAT Depending on the severity of the weather where Trailer Hitches A loose or damaged drive belt may result in you drive your car, you should carry appropri- ate emergency equipment. Some of the items overheating of the engine. Select the proper hitch and ball combination, you may want to carry include tire chains, tow making sure that it's location is compatible with C180A01A-AAT that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, USE OF LIGHTS Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib- sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blan- Check your lights regularly for correct operationutes the tongue load uniformly throughout the chassis. ket, etc. and always keep them clean. When driving during the day in conditions of poor visibility, itThe hitch should be bolted securely to the car is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam. and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT This enables you to be seen as well as to see. USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER. 2- 11

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