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Whilst driving
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being fro-
zen, spray approved de-icing fluid or
glycerin 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
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Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
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 autho-
rised 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.
Do not 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. When there is
the risk that your parking brake may
freeze, temporarily apply it with the
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Transmission) or in first or reverse
gear (for manual transmission). Also,
block the rear wheels in advance, so
the vehicle may not roll. Then, release
the parking brake.Do not let ice and snow
accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driv-
ing in such conditions during the
severe winter, you should check
underneath the vehicle on a regular
basis, to ensure that the front wheels
and the steering components is
unblocked.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather condi-
tions, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment, whilst driving.
Some of the items you may want to
carry include tyre chains, tow straps
or chains, flashlight, emergency
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window scraper, gloves, ground cloth,
coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials
in the engine compartment
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engine compartment may cause an
engine failure or combustion,
because they may block the engine
cooling. Such damage will not be
covered by the manufacturer’s war-
ranty.
