2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 114

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI C190E01E-AAT Trailer Weight Limit SSA2200B Tongue load Total trailer weight o Keep the tongue load 10% of the total trailer load. Tongue load o x 100 = 10% (MAX) Total trailer weight o Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be verified by checking the total weight of the loaded trailer and then checking the load on the tongue. tification plate (see page 8-1). The total gross vehicle weight is the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer tongue load and other optional equipment. 3. The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that your towing package does not exceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. Improper trailer loading and/or too much luggage in the trunk can overload the rear axle. Redistribute the load and check the axle weight again. Lbs. (kg) Maximum Towable Weight Trailer With Brake Without Brake 1874(850) 1000(453) Tongue 187.4 (85) 100 (45.3) WARNING: Improperly loading your car and trailer can seriously affect its steering and braking performance causing a crash which could cause serious injury or death. C190F01S-AAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips 1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer running lights, brake lights, and turn signals. 2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed. (Less than 60 mph) 3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions. 4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not use fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive (automatic transaxle). 5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving. 6. Check the condition and air pressure of all tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire pressure can seriously affect the handling. Also check the spare tire. 2- 13 NOTE: 1. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear. 2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle idenSSA2200D Gross axle weight Gross vehicle weight CAUTION: The following specifications are recommended when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer weight cannot safely exceed the values in the following chart.