Driving your vehicle
Winter precautions
Change to "winter weight" oil if To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
necessary
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
In some climates it is recommended 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, consult an authorized you may be able to thaw it out by
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
HYUNDAI dealer.
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
to replace or replenish your coolant Check spark plugs and ignition
in accordance with the maintenance
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.
system
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
Inspect
your
spark
plugs
as
described in section 7 and replace To keep the water in the window
them if necessary. Also check all washer system from freezing, add an
ignition wiring and components to be approved window washer anti-freeze
sure they are not cracked, worn or solution in accordance with instruc-
damaged in any way.
tions on the container.Window wash-
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.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
service station.
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