winter tires Hyundai H-1 (Grand Starex) 2003 Owner's Manual

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D180L01P-GAT Tire chains
Tire chains Tire chains
Tire chains
Tire chains
If tire chains are to be used, be sure that they
are mounted on the rear wheels.
Use only tire chains which are designed for use
with the tires mounted on the vehicle; use of the incorrect size or type of chain could result indamage to the vehicle body.
Before driving over long stretches of road which
are free of snow, you should remove the chainsto avoid damage to the tires.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
The laws and regulations concerning tire
The laws and regulations concerning tire The laws and regulations concerning tire
The laws and regulations concerning tire
The laws and regulations concerning tire chains vary. Find out and follow the laws
chains vary. Find out and follow the laws chains vary. Find out and follow the laws
chains vary. Find out and follow the laws
chains vary. Find out and follow the laws
and regulations in your area.
and regulations in your area. and regulations in your area.
and regulations in your area.
and regulations in your area.
When parking on a steep slope, turn the front
wheels in towards the kerb and chock the wheels.
D180I01P-GATWashing the vehicle
Washing the vehicle Washing the vehicle
Washing the vehicle
Washing the vehicle
The salt and other chemicals spread on winter
roads in some areas can have a detrimentaleffect on a vehicle body. You should thereforewash the vehicle as often as convenient inaccordance with our care-instruction. Have apreservative applied and the underfloor protec-tion checked at an authorized HYUNDAI dealerbefore and after the cold weather season. D180M02P-GAT
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during the winterso that you can clear away snow if you getstuck. A small hand-brush for sweeping snowoff the windscreen and rear window is alsouseful.
HAI3001
CAUTION:(If installed)
CAUTION:(If installed) CAUTION:(If installed)
CAUTION:(If installed)
CAUTION:(If installed)
White smoke may arise from the fuel fired
White smoke may arise from the fuel fired White smoke may arise from the fuel fired
White smoke may arise from the fuel fired
White smoke may arise from the fuel fired
heater outlet in the driver's front wheel hous-
heater outlet in the driver's front wheel hous- heater outlet in the driver's front wheel hous-
heater outlet in the driver's front wheel hous-
heater outlet in the driver's front wheel hous-
ing during winter driving. This is a normal
ing during winter driving. This is a normal ing during winter driving. This is a normal
ing during winter driving. This is a normal
ing during winter driving. This is a normal
condition.
condition. condition.
condition.
condition.
But, If a black (or gray) smoke is generated
But, If a black (or gray) smoke is generated But, If a black (or gray) smoke is generated
But, If a black (or gray) smoke is generated
But, If a black (or gray) smoke is generated
heavily, have the fuel fired heater checked
heavily, have the fuel fired heater checked heavily, have the fuel fired heater checked
heavily, have the fuel fired heater checked
heavily, have the fuel fired heater checked
by your Hyundai dealer.
by your Hyundai dealer. by your Hyundai dealer.
by your Hyundai dealer.
by your Hyundai dealer.
If the engine stops while the fuel fired heater
If the engine stops while the fuel fired heater If the engine stops while the fuel fired heater
If the engine stops while the fuel fired heater
If the engine stops while the fuel fired heater
is operating, whizzing noise may be heard
is operating, whizzing noise may be heard is operating, whizzing noise may be heard
is operating, whizzing noise may be heard
is operating, whizzing noise may be heard
from the lower of the battery in the engine
from the lower of the battery in the engine from the lower of the battery in the engine
from the lower of the battery in the engine
from the lower of the battery in the engine
compartment.
compartment. compartment.
compartment.
compartment.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
The laws and regulations concerning snow
The laws and regulations concerning snow The laws and regulations concerning snow
The laws and regulations concerning snow
The laws and regulations concerning snow tires (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
tires (driving speed, required use, type, etc.) tires (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
tires (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
tires (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and reg-
vary. Find out and follow the laws and reg- vary. Find out and follow the laws and reg-
vary. Find out and follow the laws and reg-
vary. Find out and follow the laws and reg-
ulations in your area.
ulations in your area. ulations in your area.
ulations in your area.
ulations in your area.
D180K01P-GAT Snow tires
Snow tires Snow tires
Snow tires
Snow tires
The use of snow tires is recommended for
driving in snow and ice. To preserve driving stability, mount snow tires of the same size andtread pattern on all four wheels.
Snow tires worn more than 50% are no longer
suitable for use as snow tires.
Snow tires which do not meet specifications
must not be used. D180J01P-GAT
Weather strip
Weather strip Weather strip
Weather strip
Weather strip
To prevent freezing of the weather strip on the
doors, the roof, etc., they should be treated withsilicone grease.

APPEARANCE CARE
APPEARANCE CARE APPEARANCE CARE
APPEARANCE CARE
APPEARANCE CARE
5-2 Have the underbody checked regularly (au-
tumn and spring) and have additional protec- tion treatment carried out as required. As not allof the commercially available materials aresuitable for use on your vehicle, it is recom-mended that you have this work done at anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer.
When washing the vehicle, especially in winter,
spray the underbody with water to remove dirtand dust which might contain salts, road chemi-cals, etc. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner andremove any stains with carpet cleaner.Oil and grease can be removed by lightlydabbing with a clean colorfast cloth and ben-zene or spot remover.
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Load weight and driving speed
Load weight and driving speed Load weight and driving speed
Load weight and driving speed
Load weight and driving speed
Remove any luggage, etc., which is not neces-sary from the vehicle. The load weight placedon the roof or towed in a trailer also should notbe excessive. Correctly adjusting the air pressure of the tires before driving under maximum load weight con-ditions and before driving long distances isespecially important. F010P01P-GAT
Tire replacement
Tire replacement Tire replacement
Tire replacement
Tire replacement
Tires which do not meet the size specifications must not be used. Replacement of the tiresmust be made as a set of the two front tires, thetwo rear tires, or all four tires. A mixture of bias-ply tires and radial tires must not be used. Consult an authorized HYUNDAIdealer regarding tire replacement. F010Q01P-GAT
Kerb parking
Kerb parking Kerb parking
Kerb parking
Kerb parking
If the tires strike a kerb or concrete parking barrier, they could be damaged, and this dam-age could become a source of extreme dangerwhen the vehicle is subsequently driven at highspeed. If the vehicle is to be driven or onto akerb or any other such barrier, it should bedriven slowly and at an appropriate angle to thekerb or barrier.
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Engine compartment
Engine compartment Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning
and end of winter. Pay particualr attention toflanges, crevices, and peripheral parts wheredust containing road chemicals and other cor-rosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the
roads in your area, clean the engine compart-ment at least every three months.
F010K01P-GATUpholstery and Interior
Upholstery and Interior Upholstery and Interior
Upholstery and Interior
Upholstery and Interior
To maintain the value of your new vehicle,
handle the upholstery carefully and keep theinterior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the
seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic leathershould be cleaned with an appropriate cleaner,and cloth fabrics can be cleaned with eitherupholstery cleaner or a 3% solution of neutraldetergent in lukewarm water. F010L01P-GAT
Damaged paint
Damaged paint Damaged paint
Damaged paint
Damaged paint
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as soon as possible withHYUNDAI paint pencil or spray paint to preventcorrosion. Check body areas facing the road orthe tires especially carefully for damage to thepaint coat caused by flying stones, etc. Thepaint code number for your vehicle can befound on the vehicle information code plate.
F010M01P-GATTarTar
TarTar
Tar
If tar becomes adhered to the vehicle, usespecial tar remover to remove it as soon aspossible. If the tar leaves a stain, polish theaffected area. F010N01P-GAT
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts
Use a soft cloth and wash with water. If neces- sary, a cleaning agent specially designed forplastics can be used. If engine oil, brake fluid,battery fluid, etc., comes in contact with theseparts, wash promptly with water and then usealcohol to remove the stain completely.