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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Starter. Components and Components Location
Components 1. Front housing 2. Starter solenoid assembly 3. Lever 4. Lever packing 5. Planet shaft assembly 6. Planetary gear assembly 7. Packing 8. Shield 9. Amature assembly 10. Brush holder assembly ...

Weight of the trailer tongue
The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehicle. This weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Cluster assembly 2. Seat belt switch 3. Vehicle speed sensor 4. Engine coolant temperature sender 5. Oil pressure switch 6. Brake fluid level warning switch 7. Parking brake switch ...