Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Hitches - Trailer towing - Driving your vehicleHyundai Santa Fe (DM): Hitches

It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow:

  • Do you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and water.
  • The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
  • HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Trailer towing
If you are considering towing with your vehicle, you should first check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements. Since laws vary the requirements for towing ...

Safety chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from ...

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Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized HYUNDAI dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar ...

Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS). Description and Operation
Description Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) is a speed-density type sensor and is installed on the surge tank. It senses absolute pressure of the surge tank and transfers the analog signal proportional ...

Rear Body. Body Repair
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions. [ Unit : mm (inch) ] Side outer panel rear corner Tail gate hinge mounting hole (Ø12) Tail gate hinge mounting hole ...