Hyundai Elantra HD: If you do decide to pull a trailer - Trailer towing - Driving your vehicle - Hyundai Elantra HD 2006–2010 Owners ManualHyundai Elantra HD: If you do decide to pull a trailer

Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer:

  • Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control. • Do not do any towing with your car during its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Failure to heed this caution may result in serious engine or transaxle damage.
  • When towing a trailer, be sure to consult an authorized Hyundai dealer for further information on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
  • Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 60 mph (100 km/h)).
  • On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower.
  • The chart contains important considerations that have to do with weight:

Weight of the trailer

Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you regularly pull a trailer. Important items to pay particular attention to include engine oil, automatic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and coolin ...

Weight of the trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than the maximum trailer weight with trailer brakes. But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your trailer. ...