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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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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 burn-
ing your fingers.

NOTE:

The proper temperature for using the immo-

The proper temperature for using the immo-
bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat

bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat

bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the

the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the

the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
frozen lock,

frozen lock,

frozen lock, it may cause damage to the

it may cause damage to the

transponder in its head.

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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-

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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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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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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

Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety
and handling of your car. Speeding, rapid accel-
eration, sudden 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.

Tire chains are not legal in all provinces.
Check

Check

Check province laws before fitting tire

province laws before fitting tire

chains.

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Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol

Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant

Coolant

Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It
is the only type of coolant that should be used
because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replen-
ish your coolant in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that its
freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.