Pulling a stuck vehicle
Front
Do not use the tie down hooks for towing or vehicle recovery.
Front:
Securely install the recovery hook 1 (stored in the luggage room) as illustrated.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the original place after use.
Rear
Rear:
Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.
- Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle or the recovery hook. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
- Do not use the vehicle tie down hooks to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down hooks.
- Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.
- Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.
- Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
See also:
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
OFF position or placed in the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the Intelligent ...
Fuel recommendation
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 91).
CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversel ...
Before starting the engine
- Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
- Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you re ...