Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene glycol Change to "winter weight" oil
WARNING - Tire chains
coolant
if necessary
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•
The use of chains may adverse-
ly affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 20 mph (30
km/h) or the chain manufac-
turer’s recommended speed
limit, whichever is lower.
Your vehicle is delivered with high In some climates it is recommended
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
cooling system. It is the only type of oil be used during cold weather. See
coolant that should be used because section 8 for recommendations. If
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool- you aren't sure what weight oil you
ing system, lubricates the water should use, consult an authorized
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure HYUNDAI dealer.
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Drive
carefully
and
avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns, and
other road hazards, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
Check spark plugs and igni-
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
tion system
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during described in section 7 and replace
the winter.
Avoid sharp turns or locked-
wheel braking.
Inspect
your
spark
plugs
as
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
CAUTION
Check battery and cables
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•
Chains that are the wrong size
or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle's brake
lines, suspension, body and
wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the
chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
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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