2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 123

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY D080C02A-AAT D080D02A-AAT Towing a Car with an Automatic Transaxle Emergency Towing SSA3101A SSA3100A o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE D080D01E o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the transaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used as described above. CAUTION: A car with an automatic transaxle should never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage to the transaxle. If the car must be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must be used under the front wheels. If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released. For emergency towing when no commercial tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or strap to one of the tie-down hooks under the front of your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface. This could result in serious damage to your car. Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towed car to steer it and operate the brakes. 3-8