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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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To Keep Locks from Freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an ap-
proved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key
opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If
the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid burning the fingers.

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Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window

Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Washer System

Washer System

To keep the water in the window washer system
from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze solu-
tion in accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is available
from Hyundai dealers and most auto parts out-
lets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of
anti-freeze as these may damage the finish.

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Don’t Let Your Parking Brake Freeze

Under some conditions your parking brake can
freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely
to happen when there is an accumulation of snow
or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you
put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.

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Carry Emergency Equipment

Depending on the severity of the weather where
you drive your car, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps
or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves,
ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

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Don’t Let Ice and Snow Accumulate

Don’t Let Ice and Snow Accumulate
Underneath

Underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice can build
up under the fenders and interfere with the steer-
ing. When driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering compo-
nents is not obstructed.

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HIGHER SPEED MOTORING

HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
Pre-Trip Inspections

Pre-Trip Inspections

1. Tires;
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-
tion. Low tire inflation pressures will result in
overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may
result in reduced traction or tire failure.

NOTE:

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure shown on the tires.

sure shown on the tires.

2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil;
High speed travel consumes 1.5 times more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to check both
engine coolant and engine oil.

3. Drive belt;
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheating of the engine.

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USE OF LIGHTS

Check your lights regularly for correct operation
and always keep them clean. When driving dur-
ing the day in conditions of poor visibility, it is
helpful to drive with headlights on low beam. This
enables you to be seen as well as to see.

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TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING

If you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re-
quirements.
Since laws vary from State to State, the require-
ments for towing trailers, cars, other types of
vehicles, or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.