What to do in an emergency – Hyundai 2013 Genesis User Manual

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What to do in an emergency

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• Before emergency towing, check that

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and

even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.

• Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5

m) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing strap

is not loosened during towing.

NOTICE

Emergency towing is not legal in all
states. Contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and tow the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for tow-
ing may damage the body of your
vehicle.

• Use only a cable or chain specifi-

cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the
cable or chain to the towing hook
provided.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.

• If the disabled vehicle cannot be

moved, do not forcibly continue
the towing. Contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial
tow truck service for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle dur-

ing towing.

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