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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety C160D01A-AAT ice. If the lock is frozen internally, you may be and handling of your car. Speeding, rapid accel- Check Battery and Cables able to thaw it out by using a heated key. eration, sudden brake applications, and sharp Handle the heated key with care to avoid burn- Winter puts additional burdens on the battery turns are potentially very hazardous practices. system. Visually inspect the battery and cables ing your fingers. During deceleration, use engine braking to the as described in Section 6. The level of charge NOTE: fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on in your battery can be checked by your Hyundai snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur. The proper temperature for using the immo- dealer or a service station. You need to keep sufficient distance between bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat the vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the the brake gently. C160E01A-AAT frozen lock, it may cause damage to the It should be noted that installing tire chains onChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if transponder in its head. the tire will provide a greater driving force, but Necessary will not prevent side skids. In some climates it is recommended that a C160H01A-AAT lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used dur- Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window NOTE: ing cold weather. See Section 9 for recommen- Washer System dations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you Tire chains are not legal in all provinces. To keep the water in the window washer sys- should use, consult your Hyundai dealer. Check province laws before fitting tire chains. tem from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the C160F01A-AAT container. Window washer anti-freeze is avail- C160C01A-AAT Check Spark Plugs and Ignition able from Hyundai dealers and most auto parts Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol System outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other Coolant Inspect your spark plugs as described in Sec- types of anti-freeze as these may damage the finish. tion 6 and replace them if necessary. Also Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. Itcheck all ignition wiring and components to be is the only type of coolant that should be used sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in C160I01X-GAT because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool- any way. Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze ing system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replen- Under some conditions your parking brake can ish your coolant in accordance with the main- C160G01A-GAT freeze in the engaged position. This is most To Keep Locks from Freezing likely to happen when there is an accumulation tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter, of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperaturesapproved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only tempo- anticipated during the winter. opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the 2- 10

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