Winter precaution
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle 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 replenish your coolant
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
that a lower viscosity "winter weight" glycerine into the key opening. If a
oil be used during cold weather. See lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
section 8 for recommendations. If an approved de-icing fluid to remove
you aren't sure what weight oil you the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
should use, we recommend that you you may be able to thaw it out by
consult an authorized HYUNDAI using a heated key. Handle the heat-
dealer.
ed key with care to avoid injury.
in accordance with the maintenance Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
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Inspect
your
spark
plugs
as
described in section 7 and replace washer system from freezing, add an
them if necessary. Also check all approved window washer anti-freeze
ignition wiring and components to be solution in accordance with instruc-
sure they are not cracked, worn or tions on the container.Window wash-
Check battery and cables
damaged in any way.
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. We recommend that the
level of charge in your battery be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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