Hyundai H-1 2003 Owner's Manual page 113

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DURING COLD WEATHER DURING COLD WEATHER DURING COLD WEATHER
DURING COLD WEATHER DURING COLD WEATHER
Engine oil Engine oil Engine oil Engine oil Engine oil
The engine oil can become very thick at low
temperatures, thus making it difficult to start the
engine.
Change to a thinner oil designed for winter use
before the start of cold weather; for the appro-
priate oil viscosity, refer to the "Consumer Infor-
mation" section.
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Engine coolant Engine coolant Engine coolant Engine coolant Engine coolant
If the temperature in your area drops below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant in
the engine or radiator could freeze and cause
severe damage to the engine and/or radiator.
Be sure to add a sufficient amount of antifreeze
to the coolant to prevent it from freezing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the factory
is intended to be left in the cooling system and
provides protection against freezing for tem-
perature as low as approximately -30°C (-20°F).
The concentration should be checked before
the start of cold weather and anti-freeze added
to the system if necessary
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Battery Battery Battery
Battery Battery
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low
temperatutes.
This is an inevitable result of its chemical and
physical properties. This is why a very cold
battery, particularly one that is not fully charged
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anyway, will only deliver a fraction of the starter
current which is normally available.
It is recommended that you have the battery
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
before the start of cold weather and, if neces-
sary, have it charged.
This not only ensures reliable starting, but a
battery which is kept fully charged also has a
longer life.
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Washer fluid Washer fluid Washer fluid Washer fluid Washer fluid
To ensure proper operation of the windshield or
rear window at low temperatures, anti-freeze
should be added to the washer fluid at a rate of
one part antifreeze to one part water.
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Wiper blades Wiper blades Wiper blades Wiper blades Wiper blades
Before operating the wipers, check the wiper
blades to confirm that they are not frozen to the
windshield or tailgate. If the blades are frozen to
the windshield or tailgate, do not operate the
wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed.
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Ventilation slots Ventilation slots Ventilation slots Ventilation slots Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in the headlight housing on
the assistant seat side should be brushed clear
after a heavy snowfall so that the operation of
the heating and ventilation systems will not be
impaired.
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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 your fingers.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
The proper temperature for using the immo- The proper temperature for using the immo- The proper temperature for using the immo- The proper temperature for using the immo- The proper temperature for using the immo-
bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the
frozen lock, it may cause damage to the frozen lock, it may cause damage to the frozen lock, it may cause damage to the
frozen lock, it may cause damage to the frozen lock, it may cause damage to the
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Door locks Door locks Door locks Door locks Door locks
To prevent the door locks from freezing up, the
lock cylinders should be masked with tape,
etc., when washing the vehicle in cold weather
to prevent the entrance of water.
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Parking brake Parking brake Parking brake Parking brake Parking brake
If the atmospheric temperature is below freez-
ing, park the vehicle with the gearshift lever in
1st or reverse and do not engage the parking
brake. If the parking brake is engaged and there
is moisture on the brake linings, the linings
could become frozen to the brake drums, mak-
ing it impossible to release the parking brake.