2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 156

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2 19 (6) The stopping distance of the full-time 4WD vehicle differs very little from that of the 2WD vehicle. When driving on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface, make sure that you keep a sufficient distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. (7) Since the driving torque is always applied to the 4 wheels, the performance of the full-time 4WD vehicle is greatly affected by the condition of the tires. Be sure to equip it with all four tires of the same size and type. o When replacement of any of the tires or disc wheels is necessary, replace all of them. o Rotate the tires and check the tire pressure at regular intervals. (8) The full-time 4WD vehicle cannot be towed by an ordinary tow truck. Make sure that the vehicle is towed with its four wheels raised off the ground. o Roadside Assistance Program: Off-roading is not covered. To receive service, the vehicle must be on a publicly maintained road. o If the vehicle is towed with its only two wheels raised off the ground, the 4WD system could be damaged. o In unavoidable case, if the vehicle is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it should be towed only forward direction with rope. o While towing, check the following items. 1. The ignition switch is in "ACC" or "ON". 2. Place the shift lever in neutral (For Automatic Transaxle, "N" position). 3. Release the parking brake. ! CAUTION: Never engage the parking brake while performing these tests. NOTE: To avoid serious damage to your 4WD vehicle, limit towing to 10 mph and not for more than 1 mile at ANY TIME. o In rare cases when it's unavoidable that a 4WD vehicle is to be inspected for speedometer test on 2WD roll tester, strictly follow the procedures next. 1. Check the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle. 2. Place the front wheels on the roll tester for speedometer as shown in the illustration. 3. Release the parking brake. 4. Place the rear wheels on the temporary free roller as shown in the illustration. Temporary free roller Roll tester(Speedometer) HSM281 ! WARNING: (9)For speedometer test or inspection/maintenance (I/M) program of SANTA FE 4WD, use a four wheel chassis dynamometer. Keep away from the front of the vehicle while inspecting. This is very dangerous as the vehicle can jump forward and cause serious injury or death.