2003 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

5- 2 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
F010B01A-AATMaintenance Requirements
The maintenance required for your Hyundai can
be divided into three main areas:
o Specified scheduled procedures
o General checks
o Do-it-yourself maintenance
F010A01A-AATMAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Service Requirements
To ensure that you receive the greatest number
of miles of satisfying operation from your
Hyundai, certain maintenance procedures must
be performed. Although careful design and engi-
neering have reduced these to a minimum,
those that are required are of the utmost impor-
tance.
It is your responsibility to have these mainte-
nance procedures performed to comply with the
terms of the warranties covering your new
Hyundai. The Owner's Handbook supplied with
your new vehicle provides further information
about these warranties.
F010D01A-AAT
General Checks
These are the regular checks you should per-
form when you drive your Hyundai or you fill the
fuel tank. A list of these items will be found on
page 6-3.
F010C01A-AATSpecified Scheduled Procedures
These are the procedures such as inspections,
adjustments and replacements that are listed in
the maintenance charts starting on page 5-4.
These procedures must be performed at the
intervals shown in the maintenance schedule to
assure that your warranty remains in effect.
Although it is strongly recommended that they
be performed by the factory-trained or distribu-
tor-trained technicians at your Hyundai dealer,
these procedures may be performed at any
qualified service facility.
It is suggested that genuine Hyundai service
parts be used for any required repairs or re-
placements. Other parts of equivalent quality
such as engine oil, engine coolant, manual or
auto transaxle oil, brake fluid and so on which
are not supplied by Hyundai Motor Company or
its distributor may be used without affecting your
warranty coverage but you should always be
sure these are equivalent to the quality of the
original Hyundai parts. Your Service Passport
provides further information about your warranty
coverage.
F010F01A-AATA Few Tips
o Whenever you have your Hyundai serviced,
keep copies of the service records in your
glove box. This will help ensure that you can
document that the required procedures have
been performed to keep your warranties in
effect. This is especially important when ser-
vice is not performed by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
o If you choose to do your own maintenance
and repairs, you may find it helpful to have
an official Hyundai Shop Manual. A copy of
this publication may be purchased at your
Hyundai dealer's parts department.
F010E01A-AATDo-It-Yourself Maintenance
If you are mechanically inclined, own a few tools
that are required and want to take the time to do
so, you can inspect and service a number of
items. For more information about doing it your-
self, see Section 6.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 3
F020A02A-AATSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RE-
QUIREMENTS
o Inspection should be performed any time a
malfunction is experienced or suspected.
o Receipts for all emission control system ser-
vices should be retained to demonstrate com-
pliance with conditions of the emissions sys-
tem warranty.
o After 120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000
km), continue to follow the prescribed main-
tenance intervals.
o For severe usage maintenance requirements,
see page 5-6 of this section.

5- 4 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
150
240
120
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KILOMETERS X 1000
MONTHS
EMISSION CONTROL ITEMS
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
FUEL FILTER
FUEL LINES, FUEL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS
VACUUM AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES
VAPOR HOSE AND FUEL FILLER CAP
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS No.DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
77.5
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R15
24
12
R22.5
36
18
R30
48
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R45
72
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54
R75
120
60
R82.5
132
66
R90
144
72
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78
R105
168
84
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90
R120
192
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204
102
R135
216
108
R142.5
228
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F030A01A-AATSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance services must be performed to assure good vehicle control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect
your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 5
GENERAL ITEMS
DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR AND A/CON)
COOLANT
TIMING BELT
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE HOSES AND LINES
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER
SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM
BALL JOINT
POWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSES
DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS
AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT
AIR FILTER (For Evaporator and Blower unit) 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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KILOMETERS X 1000
MONTHS7.5
12
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24
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96
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144
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Note :
*1. FOR THE FIRST TIME, REPLACE THE COOLANT AT 60,000 MILES (100,000 KM) OR 60 MONTHS.
AFTER THAT, REPLACE IT EVERY 30,000 MILES (45,000 KM) OR 24 MONTHS.
*2. FOR CALIFORNIA, THIS MAINTENANCE IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
*3. FOR EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES (20,000 KM), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
F030C10A-AATR : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
See Note *1

5- 6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
DRIVING
CONDITION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS,
PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE
& BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
AIR FILTER (For Evaporator and Blower unit)R
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OPERATION MAINTENANCE ITEM
EVERY 3,000 MILES (4,800 KM) OR 3 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS
EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)
EVERY 30,000 MILES (48,000 KM)
MORE FREQUENTLY
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very
cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areasF - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use
I - Driving over 100 MPH (170 km/h)
F040A07A-AATMAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate
maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
A, B, C, F
C, E
B
C, D, G
C, D, G
C, D, E, F, G
C, E, F
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I
A, C, E, F, G, H
C, E

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 7
F060D01A-AATo Fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec-
tions for leakage and damage. Have a trained
techincian, replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
F060C01A-AAT
o Fuel filter
A clogged filter can limit the speed at which the
vehicle may be driven, damage the emission
system and cause hard starting. If an excessive
amount of foreign matter accumulates in the fuel
tank, the filter may require replacement more
frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the engine for
several minutes, and check for leaks at the
connections.
Fuel filters should be installed by trained techni-
cians.
F060M01A-AAT
o Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at
the intervals specified in the maintenance sched-
ule. If the car is being driven in severe condi-
tions, more frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
F060A01A-AATEXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAIN-
TENANCE ITEMS
F060H01A-AATo Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recom-
mended when the filter is replaced.
F060G01A-AATo Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should be
inspected at those intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is correctly re-
placed.
F060F01A-AAT
o Vacuum, crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence of
heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard and brittle
rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterioration. Par-
ticular attention should be paid to examine those
hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that the
hoses do not come in contact with any heat
source, sharp edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or mechanical wear.
Inspect all hose connections, such as clamps
and couplings, to make sure they are secure,
and that no leaks are present. Hoses
should be replaced immediately if there is any
evidence of deterioration or damage.
F060B01A-AAT
o Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts,
cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and
replace if necessary. Drive belts should be
checked periodically for proper tension and ad-
justed as necessary.
F060J01A-AAT
o Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of the
correct heat range.

5- 8 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
F070H01A-AATo Rear brake drums/linings,
parking brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for
scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and
excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake sys-
tem including the parking brake lever and cables.
For detailed service procedures, refer to the
Shop Manual.
F070F01A-AAT
o Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing,
cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
F070G02A-AATo Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser-
voir. The level should be between "MIN" and
"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use
only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3
or DOT 4.
F070E04A-AATo Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of
the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are
at normal operating temperature. Check the
automatic transaxle fluid level with the engine
running and the transaxle in neutral, with the
parking brake properly applied. Use HYUNDAI
GENUINE ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK
ATF SP-III when adding or changing fluid.
F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and
hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Start the engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
F070J01A-AAT
o Brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for
run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.F070D01A-AAT
o Manual transaxle oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil according to
the maintenance schedule.
NOTE:If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks
before adding oil. Do not overfill.
F060E01A-AAT
o Timing belt
Inspect all parts related to the timing belt for
damage and deformation. Replace any dam-
aged parts immediately.
F070C01A-AATo Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance schedule.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 9
F070M01A-AAT
o Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check
for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,
cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
F070L01A-AATo Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for loose-
ness or damage. Retighten to the specified
torque.
F070Q01A-AAT
o Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and connec-
tions for leakage and damage. Check air condi-
tioning performance according to the relevant
shop manual if necessary.
F070P01A-AATo Driveshafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for
cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any
damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
F070N01A-AAT
o Power steering pump, belt and
hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for
leakage and damage. Replace any damaged or
leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-
cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Re-
place or adjust it if necessary.