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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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accordance with the maintenance schedule in
Section 5. Before winter, have your coolant test-
ed to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during the winter.

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Check Battery and Cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the battery
system. Visually inspect the battery and cables
as described in Section 6. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by your Hyundai
dealer or a service station.

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Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if

Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary

Necessary

In some climates it is recommended that a lower
viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold
weather. See Section 9 for recommendations. If
you aren’t sure what weight oil you should use,
consult your Hyundai dealer.

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Check Spark Plugs and Ignition

Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
System

System

Inspect your spark plugs as described in Section
6 and replace them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be sure they
are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way.

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Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol

Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant

Coolant

Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality ethyl-
ene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the
only type of coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system,
lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing.
Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in

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SMOOTH CORNERING

Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, espe-
cially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should
always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you
follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to
a minimum.

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WINTER DRIVING

The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:

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Snowy or Icy Conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it
is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your car. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-
den brake applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between the
vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the
brake gently. It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tire will provide a greater driving
force, but will not prevent side skids.

NOTE:

Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check

Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains.

state laws before fitting tire chains.

o Remember, your Hyundai does not require

extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is
running smoothly, you can drive away. In
very cold weather, however, give your engine
a slightly longer warm-up period.

o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging

is driving too slowly in too high a gear result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift
to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the
engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.

o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air

conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced when
you use it.