2005 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 178

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3 13 EMERGENCY TOWING o Automatic Transaxle: Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels. D080D04A-AAT NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic 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. ! CAUTION: ! HXD370 CAUTION: D080B02E A vehicle 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. 3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground. 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 vehicle. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface. This could result in serious damage to your vehicle. 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 vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25 km). Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC" position. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.