DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
accordance with the maintenance schedule in
Section5.Beforewinter,haveyourcoolanttest-
edtoassurethatitsfreezingpointissufficientfor
the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
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To Keep Locks from Freezing
C160J01A-AAT
Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate
Underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build
upunderthefendersandinterferewiththesteer-
ing. When driving in severe winter conditions
wherethismayhappen,youshouldperiodically
check underneath the car to be sure the move-
mentofthefrontwheelsandthesteeringcompo-
nents is not obstructed.
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an ap-
proved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key
opening.Ifalockiscoveredwithice,squirtitwith
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
heatedkeywithcaretoavoidburningthefingers.
C160D01A-AAT
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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Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Washer System
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Carry Emergency Equipment
Tokeepthewaterinthewindowwashersystem
fromfreezing,addanapprovedanti-freezesolu-
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.
Dependingontheseverityoftheweatherwhere
youdriveyourcar,youshouldcarryappropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the items you
maywanttocarryincludetirechains,towstraps
or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel,jumpercables,awindowscraper,gloves,
ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
C160E01A-AAT
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary
Insomeclimatesitisrecommendedthatalower
viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold
weather.SeeSection9forrecommendations.If
you aren't sure what weight oil you should use,
consult your Hyundai dealer.
C160I01A-AAT
C170A01A-AAT
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can
freezeintheengagedposition. Thisismostlikely
tohappenwhenthereisanaccumulationofsnow
or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakesarewet.Ifthereisarisktheparkingbrake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you
putthegearselectorleverin"P"(automatic)orin
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
blocktherearwheelssothecarcannotroll.Then
release the parking brake.
HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
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.
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Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
System
InspectyoursparkplugsasdescribedinSection
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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| Categories | Hyundai Elantra Manuals, Hyundai Manuals |
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| Tags | Hyundai Elantra 2.0 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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