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WINTER DRIVING

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During deceleration, use engine braking

to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-

cations on snowy or icy roads may cause

skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-

cient distance between the vehicle in

operation in front and your vehicle. Also,

apply the brake gently. It should be noted

that installing tyre chains on the tyre will

provide a greater driving force, but will

not prevent side skids.

Snow tyres

If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle,

make sure they are radial tyres of the

same size and load range as the original

tyres. Mount snow tyres on all four

wheels to balance your vehicle’s han-

dling in all weather conditions. Keep in

mind that the traction provided by snow

tyres on dry roads may not be as high as

your vehicle's original equipment tyres.

You should drive cautiously even when

the roads are clear. Check with the tyre

dealer for maximum speed recommen-

dations.

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NOTICE

Tyre chains are not legal in all countries.

Check the country laws before fitting

tyre chains.

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The more severe weather conditions of

winter result in greater wear and other

problems. To minimise the problems of

winter driving, you should follow these

suggestions:

WARNING - Snow tyre size

Snow tyres should be equivalent in

size and type to the vehicle's stan-

dard tyres. Otherwise, the safety

and handling of your vehicle may

be adversely affected.

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Snowy or Icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may

be necessary to use snow tyres or to

install tyre chains on your tyres. If snow

tyres are needed, it is necessary to

select tyres equivalent in size and type of

the original equipment tyres. Failure to do

so may adversely affect the safety and

handling of your car. Furthermore,

speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden

brake applications, and sharp turns are

potentially very hazardous practices.

Do not install studded tyres without first

checking local, state and municipal regu-

lations for possible restrictions against

their use.

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Chain installation

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NOTICE

When installing chains, follow the manu-

facturer's instructions and mount them as

tightly as you can. Drive slowly with

chains installed. If you hear the chains

contacting the body or chassis, stop and

tighten them. If they still make contact,

slow down until it stops. Remove the

chains as soon as you begin driving on

cleared roads.

Snow chains are not allowed for the tyre

of 225/45R17.

CAUTION

• Make sure the snow chains are

the correct size and type for your

tyres. Incorrect snow chains can

cause damage to the vehicle body

and suspension and may not be

covered by your vehicle manufac-

turer warranty. Also, the snow

chain connecting hooks may be

damaged from contacting vehicle

components causing the snow

chains to come loose from the

tyre. Make sure the snow chains

are SAE class “S” certified.

• Always check chain installation

for proper mounting after driving

approximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to

0.6 miles) to ensure safe mount-

ing. Retighten or remount the

chains if they are loose.

WARNING

- Mounting chains

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When mounting snow chains, park

the vehicle on level ground away

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

Hazard Warning flashers and place

a triangular emergency warning

device behind the vehicle if avail-

able. Always place the vehicle in

park (P), apply the hand brake and

turn off the engine before installing

snow chains.

Tyre chains

Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are

thinner, they can be damaged by mount-

ing some types of snow chains on them.

Therefore, the use of snow tyres is rec-

ommended instead of snow chains. Do

not mount tyre chains on vehicles

equipped with aluminium wheels; snow

chains may cause damage to the wheels.

If snow chains must be used, use wire-

type chains with a thickness of less than

15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your vehicle

caused by improper snow chain use is

not covered by your vehicle manufactur-

ers warranty.

Install tyre chains only on the front tyres.

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Use high quality ethylene glycol

coolant

Change to "winter weight" oil if

necessary

WARNING - Tyre chains

• The use of chains may adversely

affect vehicle handling.

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 cooling system, lubri-

cates the water pump and prevents

freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish

your coolant 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.

In some climates it is recommended that

a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be

used during cold weather. See section 9

for recommendations. If you aren't sure

what weight oil you should use, consult

an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)

or the chain manufacturer’s rec-

ommended speed limit, whichev-

er is lower.

• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, sharp turns, and other

road hazards, which may cause

the vehicle to bounce.

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Check spark plugs and ignition

system

Inspect your spark plugs as described in

section 7 and replace them if necessary.

Also check all ignition wiring and compo-

nents to be sure they are not cracked,

worn or damaged in any way.

• Avoid sharp turns or locked-

wheel braking.

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• Chains that are the wrong size or

improperly installed can damage

your vehicle's brake lines, sus-

pension, body and wheels.

Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the

battery system. Visually inspect the bat-

tery and cables as described in section

7. The level of charge in your battery can

be checked by an authorised HYUNDAI

dealer or a service station.

• Stop driving and retighten the

chains any time you hear them

hitting the vehicle.

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To keep locks from freezing

Don't let your hand brake freeze

Carry emergency equipment

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an

approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into

the key opening. If a lock is covered with

ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing

fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is

frozen internally, you may be able to thaw

it out by using a heated key. Handle the

heated key with care to avoid injury.

Under some conditions your hand brake

can freeze in the engaged position. This

is most likely to happen when there is an

accumulation of snow or ice around or

near the rear brakes or if the brakes are

wet. If there is a risk the hand brake may

freeze, apply it only temporarily while you

put the gear selector lever in P (automat-

ic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear

(manual transaxle) and block the rear

wheels so the car cannot roll. Then

release the hand brake.

Depending on the severity of the weath-

er where you drive your car, you should

carry appropriate emergency equipment.

Some of the items you may want to carry

include tyre chains, tow straps or chains,

flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a

shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,

gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,

etc.

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Use approved window washer

anti-freeze in system

To keep the water in the window washer

system from freezing, add an approved

window washer anti-freeze solution in

accordance with instructions on the con-

tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is

available from an authorised 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.

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Don't let ice and snow accumu-

late underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice

can build up under the fenders and inter-

fere with the steering. When driving in

severe winter conditions where this may

happen, you should periodically check

underneath the car to be sure the move-

ment of the front wheels and the steering

components is not obstructed.

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