Hyundai Veracruz (2012 year). Instruction

Driving your vehicle

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WARNING - Tire chains

Use high quality ethylene glycol

Change to "winter weight" oil if

•

The use of chains may adversely

coolant

necessary

affect vehicle handling.

Your vehicle is delivered with high quality

In some climates it is recommended that

•

Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)

ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling

a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be

or the chain manufacturer’s rec-

system. It is the only type of coolant that

used during cold weather. See section 8

ommended speed limit, whichev-

should be used because it helps prevent

for recommendations. If you aren't sure

er is lower.

corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-

what weight oil you should use, consult

•

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

cates the water pump and prevents

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

holes, sharp turns, and other

freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish

road hazards, which may cause

your coolant in accordance with the

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the vehicle to bounce.

maintenance schedule in section

Check spark plugs and ignition

•

Avoid sharp turns or locked-

Before winter, have your coolant tested to

system

assure that its freezing point is sufficient

wheel braking.

for the temperatures anticipated during

Inspect your spark plugs as described in

the winter.

section 7 and replace them if necessary.

Also check all ignition wiring and compo-

CAUTION

nents to be sure they are not cracked,

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•

Chains that are the wrong size or

worn or damaged in any way.

Check battery and cables

improperly installed can damage

your vehicle's brake lines, sus-

Winter puts additional burdens on the

pension, body and wheels.

battery system. Visually inspect the bat-

tery and cables as described in section

•

Stop driving and retighten the

7. The level of charge in your battery can

chains any time you hear them

be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

hitting the vehicle.

dealer or a service station.

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To keep locks from freezing

Don't let your parking brake

Carry emergency equipment

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an

freeze

Depending on the severity of the weath-

approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into

Under some conditions your parking

er where you drive your car, you should

the key opening. If a lock is covered with

brake can freeze in the engaged position.

carry appropriate emergency equipment.

ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing

This is most likely to happen when there

Some of the items you may want to carry

fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is

is an accumulation of snow or ice around

include tire chains, tow straps or chains,

frozen internally, you may be able to thaw

or near the rear brakes or if the brakes

flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a

it out by using a heated key. Handle the

are wet. If there is a risk the parking

shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,

heated key with care to avoid injury.

brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-

gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,

ily while you put the gear selector lever in

etc.

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P (automatic transaxle) and block the

rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then

Use approved window washer

release the parking brake.

anti-freeze in system

To keep the water in the window washer

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system from freezing, add an approved

Don't let ice and snow accumu-

window washer anti-freeze solution in

accordance with instructions on the con-

late underneath

tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is

Under some conditions, snow and ice

available from an authorized HYUNDAI

can build up under the fenders and inter-

dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do

fere with the steering. When driving in

not use engine coolant or other types of

severe winter conditions where this may

anti-freeze as these may damage the

happen, you should periodically check

paint finish.

underneath the car to be sure the move-

ment of the front wheels and the steering

components is not obstructed.

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TRAILER TOWING

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Remember that trailering is different than

If you are considering towing with with

WARNING - Weight limits

just driving your vehicle by itself.

your car, you should first check with your

Trailering means changes in handling,

Before towing, make sure the total

state’s Department of Motor Vehicles to

durability, and fuel economy. Successful,

trailer weight, gross combination

determine their legal requirements.

weight, gross vehicle weight, gross

safe trailering requires correct equip-

Since laws vary from state to state the

axle weight and trailer tongue load

ment, and it has to be used properly.

requirements for towing trailers, cars, or

are all within the limits.

other types of vehicles or apparatus may

This section contains many time-tested,

differ. Ask an authorized HYUNDAI deal-

important trailering tips and safety rules.

er for further details before towing.

Many of these are important for your

CAUTION

safety and that of your passengers.

Pulling a trailer improperly can

Please read this section carefully before

WARNING - Towing a trail-

damage your vehicle and result in

you pull a trailer.

costly repairs not covered by your

If you don't use the correct equip-

warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,

ment and drive improperly, you can

follow the advice in this section.

Load-pulling components such as the

lose control when you pull a trailer.

engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and

For example, if the trailer is too

tires are forced to work harder against

heavy, the brakes may not work

Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify

the load of the added weight. The engine

well - or even at all. You and your

what the vehicle trailering capacity is for

is required to operate at relatively higher

passengers could be seriously or

your vehicle, you should read the infor-

speeds and under greater loads. This

fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if

mation in

“Weight of the trailer” that

additional burden generates extra heat.

you have followed all the steps in

appears later in this section.

The trailer also adds considerably to

this section.

wind resistance, increasing the pulling

requirements.

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Hitches

Safety chains

Trailer brakes

It's important to have the correct hitch

You should always attach chains

If your trailer is equipped with a braking

equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks

between your vehicle and your trailer.

system, make sure it conforms to federal

going by, and rough roads are a few rea-

Cross the safety chains under the tongue

and/or local regulations and that it is

sons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here

of the trailer so that the tongue will not

properly installed and operating correctly.

are some rules to follow:

drop to the road if it becomes separated

If your trailer weighs more than the max-

•

Will you have to make any holes in the

from the hitch.

imum trailer weight without trailer brakes

body of your vehicle when you install a

Instructions about safety chains may be

loaded, then it needs its own brakes and

trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to

provided by the hitch manufacturer or by

they must be adequate. Be sure to read

seal the holes later when you remove

the trailer manufacturer. Follow the man-

and follow the instructions for the trailer

the hitch.

ufacturer’s recommendation for attaching

brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust

If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon

safety chains. Always leave just enough

and maintain them properly.

monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can

slack so you can turn with your trailer.

• Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake sys-

get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and

And, never allow safety chains to drag on

tem.

water.

the ground.

•

The bumpers on your vehicle are not

WARNING - Trailer brakes

intended for hitches. Do not attach

Do not use a trailer with its own

rental hitches or other bumper-type

brakes unless you are absolutely

hitches to them. Use only a frame-

mounted hitch that does not attach to

certain that you have properly set

up the brake system. This is not a

the bumper.

task for amateurs. Use an experi-

•

HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory is

enced, competent trailer shop for

available at an authorized HYUNDAI

this work.

dealer.

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Driving with a trailer

Following distance

Making turns

Towing a trailer requires a certain

Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-

When you’re turning with a trailer, make

amount of experience. Before setting out

cle ahead as you would when driving

wider turns than normal. Do this so your

for the open road, you must get to know

your vehicle without a trailer. This can

trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,

your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the

help you avoid situations that require

road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid

feel of handling and braking with the

heavy braking and sudden turns.

jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well

added weight of the trailer. And always

in advance.

keep in mind that the vehicle you are

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driving is now a good deal longer and not

Passing

nearly so responsive as your vehicle is

Turn signals when towing a trailer

You’ll need more passing distance up

by itself.

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has

ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,

Before you start, check the trailer hitch

to have a different turn signal flasher and

because of the increased vehicle length,

and platform, safety chains, electrical

extra wiring. The green arrows on your

you’ll need to go much farther beyond the

connector(s), lights, tires and mirror

instrument panel will flash whenever you

passed vehicle before you can return to

adjustment. If the trailer has electric

signal a turn or lane change. Properly

your lane.

brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-

connected, the trailer lights will also flash

ing and then apply the trailer brake con-

to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,

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troller by hand to be sure the brakes are

change lanes, or stop.

Backing up

working. This lets you check your electri-

When towing a trailer, the green arrows

cal connection at the same time.

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel

on your instrument panel will flash for

with one hand. Then, to move the trailer

turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are

During your trip, check occasionally to be

to the left, just move your hand to the left.

burned out. Thus, you may think drivers

sure that the load is secure, and that the

lights and any trailer brakes are still work-

To move the trailer to the right, move your

behind you are seeing your signals

hand to the right. Always back up slowly

when, in fact, they are not. It’s important

ing.

and, if possible, have someone guide

to check occasionally to be sure the trail-

you.

er bulbs are still working. You must also

check the lights every time you discon-

nect and then reconnect the wires.

Do not connect a trailer lighting system

directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.

Use only an approved trailer wiring har-

ness.

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An authorized HYUNDAI dealer can

assist you in installing the wiring harness.

CAUTION

WARNING - Parking on a

•

When towing a trailer on steep

hill

grades

(in excess of

6%) pay

Parking your vehicle on a hill with a

WARNING

close attention to the engine

trailer attached could cause seri-

Failure to use an approved trailer

coolant temperature gauge to

ous injury or death, should the trail-

wiring harness could result in dam-

ensure the engine does not over-

er break loose.

age to the vehicle electrical system

heat. If the needle of the coolant

and/or personal injury.

temperature gauge moves across

the dial towards “H” (HOT), pull

However, if you ever have to park your

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over and stop as soon as it is safe

trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:

Driving on grades

to do so, and allow the engine to

1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.

idle until it cools down. You may

Turn the steering wheel in the direction

Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear

proceed once the engine has

of the curb (right if headed down hill,

before you start down a long or steep

cooled sufficiently.

left if headed up hill).

downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you

might have to use your brakes so much

•

You must decide driving speed

2. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,

that they would get hot and no longer

depending on trailer weight and

place the car in neutral. If the vehicle

operate efficiently.

uphill grade to reduce the possi-

has an automatic transaxle, place the

bility of engine and transaxle

car in P (Park).

On a long uphill grade, shift down and

overheating.

reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70

3. Set the parking brake and shut off the

km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine

vehicle.

and transaxle overheating.

4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels

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If your trailer weighs more than the max-

on the down hill side of the wheels.

Parking on hills

imum trailer weight without trailer brakes

5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift

and you have an automatic transaxle,

Generally, if you have a trailer attached to

to neutral, release the parking brake

you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-

your vehicle, you should not park your

and slowly release the brakes until the

ing a trailer.

vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously

trailer chocks absorb the load.

or fatally injured, and both your vehicle

Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when

6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park-

and the trailer can be damaged if unex-

towing a trailer will minimize heat build up

ing brake and shift the vehicle to R

and extend the life of your transaxle.

pectedly roll down hill.

(Reverse) for manual transaxle or P

(Park) automatic transaxle.

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7. Shut off the vehicle and release the

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vehicle brakes but leave the parking

Maintenance when trailer towing

CAUTION

brake set.

•

Due to higher load during trailer

Your vehicle will need service more often

usage, overheating might occur

when you regularly pull a trailer.

Important items to pay particular atten-

in hot days or during uphill driv-

WARNING - Parking brake

tion to include engine oil, automatic

ing. If the coolant gauge indicates

It can be dangerous to get out of

over-heating, switch off the A/C

transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling

your vehicle if the parking brake is

and stop the vehicle in a safe area

system fluid. Brake condition is another

not firmly set.

to cool down the engine.

important item to frequently check. Each

If you have left the engine running,

item is covered in this manual, and the

•

When towing check transaxle

the vehicle can move suddenly. You

Index will help you find them quickly. If

fluid more frequently.

or others could be seriously or

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

•

If your vehicle is not equipped

fatally injured.

these sections before you start your trip.

with air conditioning, you should

Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer

install a condenser fan to improve

and hitch. Follow the maintenance

engine performance when towing

When you are ready to leave after park-

schedule that accompanied your trailer

a trailer.

ing on a hill

and check it periodically. Preferably, con-

1. With the automatic transaxle in P

duct the check at the start of each day’s

(Park), apply your brakes and hold the

driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts

brake pedal down while you:

and bolts should be tight.

• Start your engine;

• Shift into gear; and

• Release the parking brake.

2. Slowly remove your foot from the

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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lbs. (kg)

If you do decide to pull a trailer

Maximum Towable Weight

Here are some important points if you

Item

Trailer

Tongue

decide to pull a trailer:

•

Consider using a sway control. You can

With Brake

3,500 (1,588)

350 (159)

ask a hitch dealer about sway control.

Without Brake

1,650 (748)

165 (75)

•

Do not do any towing with your car dur-

ing its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in

❈ Boat Trailer Weight (with brake) : 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)

order to allow the engine to properly

❈ Maximum Towable Weight : 2 person (Driver and 1 passenger)

break in. Failure to heed this caution

may result in serious engine or

transaxle damage.

•

When towing a trailer, be sure to con-

sult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

further information on additional

requirements such as a towing kit, etc.

•

Always drive your vehicle at a moder-

ate 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 consider-

ations that have to do with weight:

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The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi-

mum of 10% of the total loaded trailer

weight, within the limits of the maximum

trailer tongue load permissible. After

you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trail-

er 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

WARNING - Trailer

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Never load a trailer with more

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weight in the rear than in the

Weight of the trailer

Weight of the trailer tongue

front. The front should be loaded

How heavy can a trailer safely be? It

The tongue load of any trailer is an

with approximately

60% of the

should never weigh more than the maxi-

important weight to measure because it

total trailer load; the rear should

mum trailer weight with trailer brakes. But

affects the total gross vehicle weight

be loaded with approximately 40%

even that can be too heavy.

(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight

of the total trailer load.

It depends on how you plan to use your

includes the curb weight of the vehicle,

•

Never exceed the maximum

trailer. For example, speed, altitude, road

any cargo you may carry in it, and the

weight limits of the trailer or trail-

grades, outside temperature and how

people who will be riding in the vehicle.

er towing equipment. Improper

often your vehicle is used to pull a trailer

And if you will tow a trailer, you must add

loading can result in damage to

are all important. The ideal trailer weight

the tongue load to the GVW because

your vehicle and/or personal

can also depend on any special equip-

your vehicle will also be carrying that

injury. Check weights and loading

ment that you have on your vehicle.

weight.

at a commercial scale or highway

patrol office equipped with scales.

•

An improperly loaded trailer can

cause loss of vehicle control.

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4 : Signal (Tail light)

5 : Signal (Left turn signal light)

CAUTION

6 : Signal (Stop light)

•

The rear parking assist system

connectors are installed in the

left bottom back of vehicle. Do

The power connector (A) that is connect-

not touch the connectors.

ed with a controller to operate the trailer

•

When using the trailer pack, open

lamp and the connector (B) used to judge

the cap(C) and then connect it to

whether the vehicle lamp operates prop-

the connector. After using the

erly is installed in the right bottom back of

connector, disconnect it and

the vehicle.

always put the cap(C) back on the

You can use it, when needed.

corresponding connector. If the

cap is not replaced, foreign ele-

ments such as dust or liquid may

damage the vehicle.

•

You must use a separate con-

troller to use the power connec-

tor(A) to operate the trailer lamp.

•

The connector B is only for the

vehicle lamp. Therefore, do not

CLIP CONNECTING PART

use the connector B to operate

CONNECTOR-A

CONNECTOR-B

the trailer lamp. It may blow out

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the fuse and damage the vehicle.

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•

While the connector is connected

Trailer connector

to the trailer, make sure the con-

nector wire does not go near the

A : Power connector

muffler. The heat from the muffler

B : Signal connector

may damage the wire.

C : Connector Cap

1 : Power supply for trailer lamp (30A/B+)

2 : Ground

3 : Signal (Right turn signal light)

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

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Vehicle capacity weight:

Towing capacity:

1160 lbs. (526 kg)

Without trailer brakes:

1650 lbs (748 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

mum combined weight of occupants

With trailer brakes:

and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped

3500 lbs (1588 kg)

with a trailer, the combined weight

Towing capacity is the maximum

includes the tongue load.

trailer weight including its cargo

weight, your vehicle can tow.

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Seating capacity:

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Total : 7 persons

Cargo capacity:

(Front seat : 2 persons,

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

Rear seat : 5 persons)

will increase or decrease depending

on the weight and the number of

Seating capacity is the maximum

occupants and the tongue load, if

number of occupants including a

your vehicle is equipped with a trail-

driver, your vehicle may carry.

er.

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight of

all of the occupants, and the weight

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of the cargo being carried or towed.

Steps For Determining Correct Load

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Do not overload the vehicle as there

Limit -

Tire and loading information label

is a limit to the total weight, or load

1. Locate the statement "The com-

The label located on the driver's door

limit including occupants and cargo,

bined weight of occupants and

sill gives the original tire size, cold

the vehicle can carry.

cargo should never exceed XXX

tire pressures recommended for your

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

vehicle, the number of people that

placard.

can be in your vehicle and vehicle

capacity weight.

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2. Determine the combined weight of

Example 1

Example 2

the driver and passengers that will

be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of

the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity. For example, if

the "XXX" amount equals 1400

lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs.

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passengers in your vehicle, the

amount of available cargo and lug-

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

gage load capacity is

650 lb

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

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

5. Determine the combined weight of

Weight

(635 kg)

Weight

(635 kg)

luggage and cargo being loaded

Subtract Occupant

300 lbs

750 lbs

on the vehicle. That weight may

Weight

not safely exceed the available

(136 kg)

(340 kg)

150 lbs (68 kg) × 2

150 lbs (68 kg) × 5

cargo and luggage load capacity

calculated in Step 4.

Available Cargo and

1100 lbs

Available Cargo and

650 lbs

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-

Luggage weight

(499 kg)

Luggage weight

(295 kg)

er, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific informa-

tion about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The com-

this manual to determine how this

reduces the available cargo and

bined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your

vehicle's capacity weight.

luggage load capacity of your

vehicle.

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Example 3

To find out the actual loads on your

front and rear axles, you need to go

to a weigh station and weigh your

vehicle.Your dealer can help you with

this. Be sure to spread out your load

equally on both sides of the center-

line.

WARNING - Over loading

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Never exceed the GVWR for

your vehicle, the GAWR for

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either the front or rear axle

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and vehicle capacity weight.

Item

Description

Total

Certification label

Exceeding these ratings can

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

cause an accident or vehicle

The certification label is located on

Weight

(635 kg)

damage. You can calculate the

the driver's door sill at the center pil-

weight of your load by weigh-

Subtract Occupant

lar.

860 lbs

ing the items

(or people)

Weight

This label shows the maximum

before putting them in the

(390 kg)

allowable weight of the fully loaded

172 lbs (78 kg) × 5

vehicle. Be careful not to over-

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

load your vehicle.

Available Cargo and

540 lbs

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

(Continued)

Luggage weight

(245 kg)

GVWR includes the weight of the

vehicle, all occupants, fuel and

cargo.

This label also tells you the maxi-

mum weight that can be supported

by the front and rear axles, called

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

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(Continued)

WARNING

WARNING - Loose cargo

• Do not load your vehicle any

•

Overloading your vehicle can

Items you carry inside your

heavier than the GVWR, either

cause heat buildup in your

vehicle can strike and injure

the maximum front or rear

vehicle's tires and possible

occupants in a sudden stop or

GAWR and vehicle capacity

tire failure that could lead to a

turn, or in a crash.

weight. If you do, parts,

crash.

•

Put items in the cargo area of

including tires on your vehicle

•

Overloading your vehicle can

your vehicle. Try to spread the

can break, and it can change

cause increased stopping dis-

weight evenly.

the way your vehicle handles

tances that could lead to a

and braking ability. This could

•

Never stack items, like suit-

crash.

cause you to lose control and

cases, inside the vehicle

crash. Also, overloading can

•

A crash resulting from poor

above the tops of the seats.

shorten the life of your vehi-

handling vehicle damage, tire

•

Do not leave an unsecured

cle.

failure, or increased stopping

child restraint in your vehicle.

distances could result in seri-

•

When you carry something

ous injury or death.

inside the vehicle, secure it.

The label will help you decide how

•

Do not drive with a seat folded

much cargo and installed equipment

CAUTION

down unless necessary.

your vehicle can carry.

•

Overloading your vehicle may

cause damage. Repairs would

If you carry items inside your vehicle

not be covered by your warran-

- like suitcases, tools, packages, or

ty. Do not overload your vehicle.

anything else - they are moving as

•

Using heavier suspension com-

fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

ponents to get added durability

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,

might not change your weight

the items will keep going and can

ratings. Ask your dealer to help

cause an injury if they strike the driv-

you load your vehicle the right

er or a passenger.

way.

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VEHICLE WEIGHT

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Cargo weight

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)

This section will guide you in the proper

loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to

This figure includes all weight added to

This is the maximum allowable weight of

keep your loaded vehicle weight within its

the Base Curb Weight, including cargo

the fully loaded vehicle

(including all

design rating capability, with or without a

and optional equipment.

options, equipment, passengers and

trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will

cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-

provide maximum return of the vehicle

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tification label located on the driver’s

design performance. Before loading your

door sill.

GAW (Gross axle weight)

vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-

This is the total weight placed on each

lowing terms for determining your vehi-

axle (front and rear) - including vehicle

cle's weight ratings, with or without a

curb weight and all payload.

trailer, from the vehicle's specifications

and the certification label:

E160500AUN

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)

E160100AUN

Base curb weight

This is the maximum allowable weight

that can be carried by a single axle (front

This is the weight of the vehicle including

or rear). These numbers are shown on

a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-

the certification label.

ment. It does not include passengers,

The total load on each axle must never

cargo, or optional equipment.

exceed its GAWR.

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E160600AUN

Vehicle curb weight

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

This is the weight of your new vehicle

when you picked it up from your dealer

This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual

plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight plus passengers.

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What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

WHILE DRIVING

It should be used whenever emergency

repairs are being made or when the vehi-

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cle is stopped near the edge of a road-

If the engine stalls at a crossroad

way.

or crossing

Depress the flasher switch with the igni-

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

tion switch in any position. The flasher

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

switch is located in the center console

(Neutral) position and then push the vehi-

switch panel. All turn signal lights will

cle to a safe place.

flash simultaneously.

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• The hazard warning flasher operates

whether your vehicle is running or not.

If you have a flat tire while driving

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• The turn signals do not work when the

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

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hazard flasher is on.

1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

Hazard warning flasher

• Care must be taken when using the

and let the car slow down while driving

The hazard warning flasher serves as a

hazard warning flasher while the vehi-

straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes

warning to other drivers to exercise

cle is being towed.

immediately or attempt to pull off the

extreme caution when approaching,

road as this may cause a loss of con-

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

trol. When the car has slowed to such

a speed that it is safe to do so, brake

carefully and pull off the road. Drive off

the road as far as possible and park on

firm, level ground. If you are on a divid-

ed highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

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