2004 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual - Page 133

3 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 12 D080C02A-AAT D080D03A-AAT TOWING A CAR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EMERGENCY TOWING Front Rear o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE D080C01A D080C02A NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the transaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used as described above. HLC4014 ! 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. o 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 towing hooks under the front/ rear of your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface. This may result in serious damage to your car. Nor should it 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 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.