Hyundai Elantra HD: Winter driving

Fourth generation (HD; 2007–2010) / Hyundai Elantra HD 2006–2010 Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / 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:

Snowy or Icy conditions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Check battery and cables
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
Check spark plugs and ignition system
To keep locks from freezing
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
Don't let your parking brake freeze
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Carry emergency equipment

Higher speed motoring

Tires: Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may ...

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 ...