Hyundai Accent 2001 Owner's Manual page 80

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WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING
The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
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Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. 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.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between
the vehicle in operation in front and your ve-
hicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It should be
noted that installing tire chains on the tire will
provide a greater driving force, but will not
prevent side skids.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant Coolant Coolant
Coolant Coolant
Your Hyundai 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 to replace or replen-
ish your coolant in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that its
freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
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Check Battery and Cables Check Battery and Cables
Check Battery and Cables Check Battery and Cables 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 Hyundai
dealer or a service station.
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Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary Necessary
Necessary Necessary Necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a
lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used dur-
ing cold weather. See Section 9 for recommen-
dations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult your Hyundai dealer.
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Check Spark Plugs and Ignition Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition Check Spark Plugs and Ignition Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
System System System
System System
Inspect your spark plugs as described in Sec-
tion 6 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 Locks from Freezing To Keep Locks from Freezing To Keep Locks from Freezing 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 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 burn-
ing the fingers.
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Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Washer System Washer System
Washer System Washer System Washer System
To keep the water in the window washer sys-
tem from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instructions on the
container. Window washer anti-freeze is avail-
able 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.