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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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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 dur-
ing cold weather. See Section 9 for recommen-
dations. 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 Sec-
tion 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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To Keep Locks from Freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved 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.

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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 sys-
tem from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instructions on the
container. Window washer anti-freeze is avail-
able from Hyundai dealers and most auto parts
outlets. 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 tempo-
rarily 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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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

Handle the heated key with care to avoid burn-
ing the fingers.

steering. When driving in severe winter condi-
tions where this may happen, you should peri-
odically check underneath the car to be sure
the movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.

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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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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

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.

pressure 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.