Check Battery And Cables; Check Spark Plugs And Ignition System; To Keep Locks From Freezing - Hyundai Accent 2010 Owner's Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Check Battery and Cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
Section 6. The level of charge in your
battery can be checked by your Hyun-
dai dealer or a service station.
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Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary
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 your Hyundai dealer.
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Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
System
Inspect your spark plugs and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
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To Keep Locks from Freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is cov-
ered 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.
NOTE:
The proper temperature for using
the immobilizer key is from -40°C
(-40°F) to 80°C(176°F). If you heat
the immobilizer key over 80°C
(176°F) to open the frozen lock, it
may cause damage to the transpon-
der in its head.
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Use Approved Anti-Freeze in
Window Washer System
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
anti-freeze solution in accordance with
instructions on the container. Window
washer anti-freeze is available from
Hyundai dealers and most auto parts
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or
other types of anti-freeze as these
may damage the finish.
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Don't Let Your Parking Brake
Freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi-
tion. 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 parking brake may freeze, apply it
only temporarily while you put the gear
selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.