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 injury.
NOTE:
The proper temperature for using the immo-
bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
frozen lock, it may cause damage to the
transponder in its head.
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Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
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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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 provinces.
Check province laws before fitting tire chains.
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Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
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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Check Battery and Cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery
system. Visually inspect the battery and cables
as described in Section 6 (See page 6-18). 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
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 Sys-
tem
Inspect your spark plugs as described in Section
6 (See page 6-8) 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.
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.
