Winter Precautions
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
NOTICE
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
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•
When using tire chains:
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
pension, body and wheels.
Use SAE "S" class or wire
chains.
If you hear noise caused by
chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to prevent
contact with the vehicle body.
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
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•
to replace or replenish your coolant Check battery and cables
in accordance with the maintenance
Winter puts additional burdens on
schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,
the battery system. Visually inspect
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To
prevent
body
damage,
have your coolant tested to assure
the battery and cables as described
retighten the chains after driving that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
in chapter 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
service station.
0.3~0.6
miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehi-
cles equipped with aluminum
wheels. If unavoidable, use a
wire type chain.
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Use wire chains less than 0.59
inch (15 mm) wide to prevent
damage to the chain’s connec-
tion.
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