2003 Hyundai Elantra Owners Manual

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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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