TO HYNDAITECH

[pierre bouchard]

I would like to know, if you believe that I can tow with a COACH ES (RV)an Automatic Elantra 2002on his wheels (without troubles for the transmission) for a long period 3 to 4 hours in a row. I did it from 2 to 3 hours 3 times without problems the engine functioned at the neutral position (it seems to me)...but I'm always nervous when I do it. ... The sealer does not recommand...but does not say NO I rely on your asistance many tks from a french Canadian

 

[hyundaitech]

Here's what I found. There's a tsb (00-00-004) on towing Santa Fe's with all wheels on the ground. Since your trans/driveline is effectively similar to the 2wd auto Santa Fe, I draw the conclusion that all warnings for that vehicle apply to yours as well. The bulletin states "DO NOT TOW any Santa Fe vehicle (2WD or 4WD) equipped with an automatic transaxle with all four wheels on the ground behind another vehicle. Towing a Santa Fe vehicle equipped with an automatic transaxle in this manner may seriously damage the vehicle's transaxle."

You should also be able to find information in your owner's manual. If you'd like to see this tsb, you can go to www.hmaservice.com. Select service information and you can select all vehicles and all models.

 

[pierre bouchard]

Well Hyundaitech...tks for the information
realy appreciated your help and your reference/Bouch