Hyundai Sonata: Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
- Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
- Avoid sudden in braking or steering.
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.
- If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning the drive wheels.
- Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the drive wheels to provide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic transaxle, while driving on slippery surfaces can cause an accident. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. Be careful when downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels. Then, shift back and forth betwe ...See also:
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Concentric Slave Cylinder-C.S.C
When the clutch pedal is pressed, oil pressure is transmitted along the
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
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Head Lamps. Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper") ...