Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018 year). Instruction

Driving your vehicle

Driving with a trailer

Following distance

Backing up

Towing a trailer requires a certain

Stay at least twice as far behind the

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel

amount of experience. Before setting

vehicle ahead as you would when

with one hand. Then, to move the trail-

out for the open road, you must get to

driving your vehicle without a trailer.

er to the left, just move your hand to

know your trailer. Acquaint yourself

This can help you avoid situations

the left. To move the trailer to the right,

with the feel of handling and braking

that require heavy braking and sud-

move your hand to the right. Always

with the added weight of the trailer.

den turns.

back up slowly and, if possible, have

And always keep in mind that the

someone guide you.

vehicle you are driving is now a good

Passing

deal longer and not nearly so respon-

Making turns

You’ll need more passing distance

sive as your vehicle is by itself.

up ahead when you’re towing a trail-

When you’re turning with a trailer,

Before you start, check the trailer

er. And, because of the increased

make wider turns than normal. Do

hitch and platform, safety chains,

vehicle length, you’ll need to go

this so your trailer won’t strike soft

electrical connector(s), lights, tires

much farther beyond the passed

shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,

and mirror adjustment. If the trailer

vehicle before you can return to your

or other objects near the edge of the

has electric brakes, start your vehicle

lane. Due to the added load to the

road. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu-

and trailer moving and then apply the

engine when going uphill the vehicle

vers. Signal well in advance before

trailer brake controller by hand to be

may also take longer to pass than it

turning or lane changes.

sure the brakes are working. This lets

would on flat ground.

you check your electrical connection

at the same time.

During your trip, check occasionally

to be sure that the load is secure,

and that the lights and any trailer

brakes are still working.

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Driving your vehicle

Turn signals when towing a trailer

Driving on grades

WARNING

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle

Reduce speed and shift to a lower

has to have a different turn signal

Failure to use an approved trail-

gear before you start down a long or

flasher and extra wiring. The green

er wiring harness could result

steep downgrade. If you don’t shift

arrows on your instrument panel will

in damage to the vehicle electri-

down, you might have to use your

flash whenever you signal a turn or

cal system and/or personal

brakes so much that they would get

lane change. Properly connected,

injury.

hot and no longer operate efficiently.

the trailer lights will also flash to alert

On a long uphill grade, shift down

other drivers you’re about to turn,

and reduce your speed to around 45

change lanes, or stop.

mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possi-

When towing a trailer, the green

bility of engine and transaxle over-

arrows on your instrument panel will

heating.

flash for turns even if the bulbs on the

Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)

trailer are burned out. Thus, you may

when towing a trailer will minimize

think drivers behind you are seeing

heat build up and extend the life of

your signals when, in fact, they are

your transaxle.

not. It’s important to check occasion-

ally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still

working. You must also check the

lights every time you disconnect and

then reconnect the wires.

Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-

tem directly to your vehicle’s lighting

system. Use only an approved trailer

wiring harness.

An authorized HYUNDAI dealer can

assist you in installing the wiring har-

ness.

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Driving your vehicle

Parking on hills

However, if you ever have to park

CAUTION

your trailer on a hill, here's how to do

Generally, if you have a trailer

•

When towing a trailer on steep

it:

attached to your vehicle, you should

grades (in excess of 6%) pay

not park your vehicle on a hill. People

1. Pull the vehicle into the parking

close attention to the engine

can be seriously or fatally injured,

space. Turn the steering wheel in

coolant temperature gauge to

and both your vehicle and the trailer

the direction of the curb (right if

ensure the engine does not

can be damaged if they unexpected-

headed down hill, left if headed up

overheat.

ly roll down hill.

hill).

If the needle of the coolant

2. If the vehicle has an automatic

temperature gauge moves

transaxle, place the car in P

WARNING - Parking

across the dial towards “H”

(Park).

on a hill

(HOT), pull over and stop as

3. Set the parking brake and shut off

soon as it is safe to do so, and

Parking your vehicle on a hill

the vehicle.

allow the engine to idle until it

with a trailer attached could

cools down. You may proceed

cause serious injury or death,

4. Place chocks under the trailer

should the trailer break loose or

wheels on the down hill side of the

once the engine has cooled

sufficiently.

the brake stops working.

wheels.

•

Use caution when driving on

5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,

shift to neutral, release the parking

an uphill grade to reduce the

possibility of engine and

brake and slowly release the

brakes until the trailer chocks

transaxle overheating.

absorb the load.

6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the

parking brake and shift the vehicle

to P (Park) for automatic transaxle.

7. Shut off the vehicle and release

the vehicle brakes but leave the

parking brake set.

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Driving your vehicle

Maintenance when trailer towing

WARNING - Parking

CAUTION

Your vehicle will need service more

brake

•

Due to higher load during

often when you regularly pull a trail-

It can be dangerous to get out

trailer usage, overheating

er. Important items to pay particular

of your vehicle if the parking

might occur in hot days or

attention to include engine oil, auto-

brake is not firmly set.

during uphill driving. If the

matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant

coolant gauge indicates over-

If you have left the engine run-

and cooling system fluid. Brake con-

heating, switch off the A/C and

ning, the vehicle can move sud-

dition is another important item to

stop the vehicle in a safe area

denly. You or others could be

frequently check. Each item is cov-

to cool down the engine.

seriously or fatally injured.

ered in this manual, and the Index

will help you find them quickly. If

•

When towing check transaxle

you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to

fluid more frequently.

When you are ready to leave after

review these sections before you

parking on a hill

start your trip.

1. With the automatic transaxle in P

Don’t forget to also maintain your

(Park), apply your brakes and hold

trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-

the brake pedal down while you:

nance schedule that accompanied

• Start your engine;

your trailer and check it periodically.

Preferably, conduct the check at the

• Shift into gear; and

start of each day’s driving. Most

• Release the parking brake.

importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts

2. Slowly remove your foot from the

should be tight.

brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear

of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up

and store the chocks.

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Driving your vehicle

If you do decide to pull a trailer

Engine

Gasoline Engine

Here are some important points if

you decide to pull a trailer:

Item

2.0L Turbo GDI

2.4L GDI

•

Consider using a sway control. You

can ask a hitch dealer about sway

1653

control.

Without brake System

(750)

•

Do not do any towing with your car

Maximum trailer

during its first 1,200 miles (2,000

Without trailer

2000

weight

km) in order to allow the engine to

package

(907)

With brake

properly break in. Failure to heed

Ibs. (kg)

System

With trailer

3500

2800

this caution may result in serious

engine or transaxle damage.

package

(1588)

(1270)

•

When towing a trailer, be sure to

Maximum permissible static vertical load

consult an authorized HYUNDAI

350

280

on the coupling device

dealer for further information on

(159)

(127)

additional requirements such as a

Ibs. (kg)

towing kit, etc.

•

Always drive your vehicle at a mod-

erate speed

(less than

60 mph

(100 km/h)).

•

On a long uphill grade, do not

exceed 45 mph (70 km/h) or the

posted towing speed limit,

whichever is lower.

•

The chart contains important con-

siderations that have to do with

weight:

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Driving your vehicle

Weight of the trailer

Weight of the trailer tongue

The trailer tongue should weigh a

maximum of 10% of the total loaded

trailer weight, within the limits of the

maximum permissible trailer tongue

load. After you've loaded your trailer,

weigh the trailer and then the tongue,

separately, to see if the weights are

proper. If they aren’t, you may be able

to correct them simply by moving

some items around in the trailer.

Tongue Load

Total Trailer Weight

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

C190E01JM

C190E02JM

What is the maximum safe weight of

The tongue load of any trailer is an

a trailer? It should never weigh more

important weight to measure

than the maximum trailer weight with

because it affects the total gross

trailer brakes. But even that can be

vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-

too heavy.

cle. This weight includes the curb

weight of the vehicle, any cargo you

It depends on how you plan to use

may carry in it, and the people who

your trailer. For example, speed, alti-

will be riding in the vehicle. And if you

tude, road grades, outside tempera-

will tow a trailer, you must add the

ture and how often your vehicle is

tongue load to the GVW because

used to pull a trailer are all important.

your vehicle will also be carrying that

The ideal trailer weight can also

weight.

depend on any special equipment

that you have on your vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING - Trailer

•

Never load a trailer with more

weight in the rear than in the

front. The front should be

loaded with approximately

60% of the total trailer load;

the rear should be loaded with

approximately 40% of the total

trailer load.

•

Never exceed the maximum

weight limits of the trailer or

trailer towing equipment.

Improper loading can result in

damage to your vehicle and/or

personal injury. Check weights

and loading at a commercial

scale or highway patrol office

equipped with scales.

•

An improperly loaded trailer

can cause loss of vehicle con-

trol.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

Tire and loading information label

Vehicle capacity weight:

930 lbs. (420 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

mum combined weight of occupants

and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped

with a trailer, the combined weight

includes the tongue load.

Seating capacity:

OAN057100N

OAN053100

Total : 5 persons

(Front seat : 2 persons,

Rear seat : 3 persons)

Seating capacity is the maximum

number of occupants including a

driver, your vehicle may carry.

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight of

all of the occupants, and the weight

OAN053101

OAN053103

of the cargo being carried or towed.

The label located on the driver's

Do not overload the vehicle as there

door sill gives the original tire size,

is a limit to the total weight, or load

cold tire pressures recommended

limit including occupants and cargo,

for your vehicle, the number of peo-

the vehicle can carry.

ple that can be in your vehicle and

vehicle capacity weight.

OAN053102

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Driving your vehicle

Towing capacity:

Steps For Determining Correct

5. Determine the combined weight of

Load Limit

luggage and cargo being loaded

Without trailer brakes:

on the vehicle. That weight may

1653 lbs. (750 kg)

1. Locate the statement "The com-

not safely exceed the available

bined weight of occupants and

With trailer brakes:

cargo and luggage load capacity

cargo should never exceed XXX

2000 lbs. (907 kg)

calculated in Step 4.

kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's

Towing capacity is the maximum

placard.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-

trailer weight including its cargo

er, the load from your trailer will be

2. Determine the combined weight of

weight, your vehicle can tow.

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

the driver and passengers that will

this manual to determine how this

be riding in your vehicle.

Cargo capacity:

reduces the available cargo and

3. Subtract the combined weight of

luggage load capacity of your

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

the driver and passengers from

vehicle.

will increase or decrease depending

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

on the weight and the number of

4. The resulting figure equals the

occupants and the tongue load, if

available amount of cargo and lug-

your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.

gage load capacity. For example, if

the "XXX" amount equals 1400

lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs.

passengers in your vehicle, the

amount of available cargo and lug-

gage load capacity is

650 lb

(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Driving your vehicle

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

C190F01JM

C190F02JM

C190F03JM

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Weight

(635 kg)

Weight

(635 kg)

Weight

(635 kg)

Subtract Occupant

300 lbs

750 lbs

860 lbs

Weight

(136 kg)

(340 kg)

(390 kg)

150 lbs (68 kg) × 2

150 lbs (68 kg) × 5

172 lbs (78 kg) × 5

Available Cargo and

1100 lbs

Available Cargo and

650 lbs

Available Cargo and

540 lbs

Luggage weight

(499 kg)

Luggage weight

(295 kg)

Luggage weight

(245 kg)

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight

and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's

capacity weight.

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Driving your vehicle

Certification label

To find out the actual loads on your

front and rear axles, you need to go to

WARNING - Over loading

a weigh station and weigh your vehi-

•

Never exceed the GVWR for

cle. Your dealer can help you with this.

your vehicle, the GAWR for

Be sure to spread out your load equal-

either the front or rear axle

ly on both sides of the centerline.

and vehicle capacity weight.

Exceeding these ratings can

cause an accident or vehicle

damage. You can calculate the

weight of your load by weigh-

ing the items

(or people)

before putting them in the

vehicle. Be careful not to over-

OEN056020

load your vehicle.

The certification label is located on

•

Do not load your vehicle any

the driver's door sill at the center pillar.

heavier than the GVWR, either

This label shows the maximum allow-

the maximum front or rear

GAWR and vehicle capacity

able weight of the fully loaded vehi-

cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross

weight. If you do, parts,

including tires on your vehicle

Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR

includes the weight of the vehicle, all

can break, and it can change

the way your vehicle handles

occupants, fuel and cargo.

and braking ability. This could

This label also tells you the maxi-

cause you to lose control and

mum weight that can be supported

crash. Also, overloading can

by the front and rear axles, called

shorten the life of your vehi-

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

cle.

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Driving your vehicle

The label will help you decide how

much cargo and installed equipment

CAUTION

WARNING - Loose cargo

your vehicle can carry.

•

Overloading your vehicle may

Items you carry inside your

cause damage. Repairs would

vehicle can strike and injure

not be covered by your war-

occupants in a sudden stop or

If you carry items inside your vehicle

ranty. Do not overload your

turn, or in a crash.

- like suitcases, tools, packages, or

vehicle.

anything else - they are moving as

•

Put items in the cargo area of

fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

•

Using heavier suspension

your vehicle. Try to spread the

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,

components to get added

weight evenly.

the items will keep going and can

durability might not change

•

Never stack items, like suit-

cause an injury if they strike the driv-

your weight ratings. Ask your

cases, inside the vehicle

er or a passenger.

dealer to help you load your

above the tops of the seats.

vehicle the right way.

•

Do not leave an unsecured

WARNING

child restrained in your vehi-

cle.

•

Overloading your vehicle can

cause heat buildup in your

•

When you carry something

vehicle's tires and possible

inside the vehicle, secure it.

tire failure that could lead to a

•

Do not drive with a seat folded

crash.

down unless necessary.

•

Overloading your vehicle can

cause increased stopping dis-

tances that could lead to a

crash.

•

A crash resulting from poor

handling vehicle damage, tire

failure, or increased stopping

distances could result in seri-

ous injury or death.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE WEIGHT

This section will guide you in the

Base curb weight

GAWR

proper loading of your vehicle and/or

(Gross axle weight rating)

This is the weight of the vehicle

trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle

including a full tank of fuel and all

This is the maximum allowable

weight within its design rating capa-

standard equipment. It does not

weight that can be carried by a single

bility, with or without a trailer. Properly

include passengers, cargo, or option-

axle (front or rear). These numbers

loading your vehicle will provide max-

al equipment.

are shown on the compliance label.

imum return of the vehicle design

performance. Before loading your

The total load on each axle must

vehicle, familiarize yourself with the

never exceed its GAWR.

Vehicle curb weight

following terms for determining your

This is the weight of your new vehicle

vehicle's weight ratings, with or with-

when you picked it up from your deal-

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

out a trailer, from the vehicle's speci-

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

fications and the compliance label:

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

gers.

Cargo weight

This figure includes all weight added

GVWR

to the Base Curb Weight, including

(Gross vehicle weight rating)

cargo and optional equipment.

This is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

GAW (Gross axle weight)

(including all options, equipment,

This is the total weight placed on

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

each axle (front and rear) - including

is shown on the certification label.

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

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What to do in an emergency

Road warning

6-2

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

6-15

• Hazard warning flasher

6-2

• Jack and tools

6-15

In case of an emergency while driving

6-3

• Removing and storing the spare tire

6-16

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing

6-3

• Changing tires

6-18

• If you have a flat tire while driving

6-3

• Important - use of temporary compact spare tire . . 6-22

• If engine stalls while driving

6-3

• Jack label

6-24

If the engine does not start

6-4

Towing

6-25

• If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly

6-4

• Towing service

6-25

• If engine turns over normally but does not start

6-4

Emergency starting

6-5

• Jump starting

6-5

• Push-starting

6-7

If the engine overheats

6-8

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

6-9

• Check tire pressure

6-9

• Tire pressure monitoring system

6-10

• Low tire pressure telltale

6-11

• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

6-12

• Changing a tire with TPMS

6-13

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves

When you must make such an emer-

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

gency stop, always pull off the road

■ Type A

cise

extreme caution when

as far as possible.

approaching, overtaking, or passing

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

your vehicle.

ates whether your vehicle is run-

It should be used whenever emer-

ning or not.

gency repairs are being made or

• The turn signals do not work when

when the vehicle is stopped near the

the hazard flasher is on.

edge of a roadway.

• Care must be taken when using

Depress the flasher switch with the

the hazard warning flasher while

ODM042242

ignition switch in any position. The

the vehicle is being towed.

■ Type B

flasher switch is located in the center

• To turn the hazard warning lights

console switch panel. All turn signal

off, push the switch again.

lights will flash simultaneously.

ODM042243

■ Type C

ONC047620L

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What to do in an emergency

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

If the engine stalls at a cross-

If you have a flat tire while

If engine stalls while driving

road or crossing

driving

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

tiously off the road to a safe place.

1. Take your foot off the accelerator

(Neutral) position and then push the

pedal and let the car slow down

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

vehicle to a safe place.

while driving straight ahead. Do

3. Try to start the engine again. If

not apply the brakes immediately

your vehicle will not start, contact

or attempt to pull off the road as

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or

this may cause a loss of control.

seek other qualified assistance.

When the car has slowed to such

a speed that it is safe to do so,

brake carefully and pull off the

✽ NOTICE

road. Drive off the road as far as

If there was a check engine light and

possible and park on firm, level

loss of power or stall, it is best if safe

ground. If you are on a divided

to do so to wait at least 10 seconds to

highway, do not park in the median

restart a vehicle after it stalls. This

area between the two traffic lanes.

may reset the car so it will no longer

2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on

run at low power (limp home) condi-

your emergency hazard flashers,

tion.

set the parking brake and put the

transaxle in P.

3. Have all passengers get out of the

car. Be sure they all get out on the

side of the car that is away from

traffic.

4. When repairing a flat tire, follow

the instruction provided later in

this section.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If engine doesn't turn over or

If engine turns over normally

turns over slowly

but does not start

1. If your vehicle has an automatic

1. Check fuel level.

transaxle, be sure the shift lever is

2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK

in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the

position, check all connectors at

emergency brake is set.

ignition coils and spark plugs.

2. Check the battery connections to

Reconnect any that may be discon-

be sure they are clean and tight.

nected or loose.

3. Turn on the interior light. If the light

3. If the engine still does not start, call

dims or goes out when you oper-

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or

ate the starter, the battery is dis-

seek other qualified assistance.

charged.

4. Do not push or pull the vehicle to

start it. See instructions for "Jump

starting".

WARNING

If the engine will not start, do

not push or pull the vehicle to

start it. This could result in a

collision or cause other dam-

age. In addition, push or pull

starting may cause the catalytic

converter to be overloaded and

create a fire hazard.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018 year). Instruction - part 27