NAVTEQ Takes the Chill Out of Winter Driving

06 November 2009, 9:08pm

Veldhoven – November 6th, 2009 – NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, provides some guidelines to help drivers reduce the frustration of winter driving. NAVTEQ provides drivers a checklist with some cold weather tips including up-to-date navigation systems to help drivers plan and prepare for the upcoming winter season.

Vehicle maintenance including navigation systems with peak performance is even more important in the winter, when frigid temperatures could turn a breakdown into a challenging situation. A recent NAVTEQ study showed that 83% of European navigation system owners are aware that map updates are available, with the majority of consumers updating their maps on average every 10 months. Map updates are available at the link below..

Care for parts of the car that are particularly susceptible to malfunction in cold weather, including:

- Cooling systems — Be sure to have the right antifreeze mixture to keep the car's cooling system running smoothly.
- Belts and hoses — Check to make sure belts and hoses are in good working order because cold temperatures can make these more prone to cracking and breaking.
- Tires — Regularly check tire pressure as the cold can make the air in tires contract and cause a dangerous under-inflation.
- Battery — Wintery temperatures can make a battery lose its charge, so be sure the battery is in good condition and fully charged.
- Wipers and washer fluid — Be sure wipers work well and washer fluid flows freely so to easily remove snow, sand, salt and dirt spray from the windshield.
- Oil — Consult a mechanic or the vehicle's manual to find out if the engine might benefit from thinner viscosity oil in cold weather.
- NAVTEQ® map update- Avoid getting lost on less traveled roads with a navigation system map update. The majority of map updates are available at the on-line store (link below) or at Retailers and In-vehicle dealerships. A map update delivers the up-to-date road network information navigation systems need to continue performing at their best. With current maps, navigation users can cut down on driving time, reduce fuel consumption, and help their navigation systems and portable devices maintain optimum performance.

NAVTEQ map update

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