2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 235

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 24 SMOOTH CORNERING C150A01A-AAT WINTER DRIVING C160A01A-AAT Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum. 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: It should be noted that installing tire chains on the tire will provide a greater driving force, but will not prevent side skids. NOTE: o Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check state laws before fitting tire chains. o When using tire chains, attach them to the drive wheels as follows. 2WD : Front wheels AWD : All four wheels In some unavoidable circumstances, install them on only the front wheels, not the rear wheels. C160B01CM-AAT 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 type of the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur. You need to keep sufficient distance between the vehicle in operation in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently.