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Check spark plugs and ignition sys-
tem
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified
in the chapter 9. If necessary, replace
them. Also check all ignition wirings
and components for any cracks, wear-
out, and damage.
Your vehicle is delivered with high qual-
ity 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 cooling sys-
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing.
Be sure to replace or replenish your
coolant in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule in chapter 9. Before
winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is suffi-
cient for the temperatures anticipated
during the winter.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen,
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycer-
in into key holes. When a lock opening
is already covered with ice, spray
approved de-icing fluid over the ice to
remove it. When an internal part of a
lock freezes, try to thaw it with a heated
key. Carefully use the heated key to
avoid an injury.
Check battery and cables
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
Winter temperatures affect battery per-
formance. Inspect the battery and
cables, as specified in the chapter 9.
The battery charging level can be
checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer or in a service station.
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized window
washer anti-freeze solution, as speci-
fied on the window washer container.
Window washer anti-freeze solution is
available from a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer, and most vehicle accessory
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or
other types of anti-freeze solution to
prevent any damage to the vehicle
paint.
Change to “winter weight” oil if nec-
essary
In some regions during winter, it is rec-
ommended to use the “winter weight”
oil with lower viscosity. For further infor-
mation, refer to the chapter 2. When
you are not sure about a type of winter
weight oil, we recommend that you con-
sult a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
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