2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 155

3- 10 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY D080B02O-AAT Towing a Car With Manual Transaxle ! CAUTION: ! CAUTION: o DO NOT TOW 4WD o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE WITH NO DAMAGE (except 4WD) D080B01O-1 o When towing the 2WD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the vehicle should be towed with wheel lift type truck. Otherwise, the CV joint boot can interfere with the towing hook caused by insufficient clearance resulting in CV joint boot damage. o 4 Wheel Drive cannot be towed with a tow truck. It must be towed by lifting all 4 wheels. 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. o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released. o If the car is being towed with the front wheels on the ground, be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Also, be sure that the ignition key is in the "ACC" position. This is necessary to prevent damage to the steering lock mechanism, which is not designed to hold the front wheels straight while the car is being towed. o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension components are damaged, a towing dolly must be used. D080C02A-AAT Towing a Car With Automatic Transaxle o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE D080C02O o DO NOT TOW 4WD o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE (except 4WD) D080C01O 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.