2003 Hyundai Accent tow

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 41
B340E01A-AAT
Headlight Flasher
To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever
toward you, then release it. The headlights can
be flashed even though the headlight switch is
in the "OFF" position.
B350A01A-AAT
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
The windshield wiper switch has three posi-
tions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operation
NOTE:To prevent damage to the wiper system, do
not attempt to wipe away heavy accumula-
tions of snow or ice. Accumulated snow and
ice should be removed manually. If there is
only a light layer of snow or ice, operate the
heater in the defrost mode to melt the snow or
ice before using the wiper. To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on
the end of the multi-function switch. The first
position turns on the parking lights, sidelights,
tail lights and instrument panel lights. The
second position turns on the headlights.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
to turn on the headlights.
Parking light auto cut
If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after
driving, the parking lights will automatically
shut "OFF" when the driver's door is opened.
To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn
the ignition key to the "ON" position.
B340D01A-AAT
High-Beam Switch
To turn on the headlight high beams, push the
lever forward (away from you). The High Beam
Indicator Light will come on at the same time.
For low beams, pull the lever back toward you.
B340C03A-AAT
Headlight Switch
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B350B01A-AAT
WINDSHIELD WASHER OPERATION
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel. When
the washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-
matically make two passes across the wind-
shield. The washer continues to operate until
the lever is released.
NOTE:o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid reser-
voir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter,
use windshield washer antifreeze.
HLC2075HLC2076
Mist Wiper OperationB350C01O-GAT
Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Opera-
tion
To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the
wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the
switch in this position, the interval between
wipes can be varied from approximately 1 to 18
seconds by turning the interval adjuster barrel.
This is also varied automatically depending on
your road speed.
HLC2074If a single wipe is desired in mist, move the
windshield wiper and washer control lever up.

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B510D01HP-GAT
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR HEAT-
ER (If Installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster. To
heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push in
the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push the
switch again to turn the heater off. The outside
rearview mirror heater automatically turns itself
off after 20 minutes.
B370A01AB510C01A-AAT
FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push them
towards the rear.
The outside rear view mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in restricted areas.
B520A01A-AAT
DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW MIR-
ROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night in-
side rear view mirror. The "night" position is
selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the
glare of headlights of cars behind you is re-
duced.
HLC2115
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could
result in loss of control, and an accident
causing death, serious injury or property dam-
age.
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HLC2112

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B540C01A-AAT
To Unlock Using the Key.
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The luggage compartment
light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
B450E01AB540F01A-AAT
Tailgate (3 DOOR)
To open the tailgate, unlock it by turning the key
clockwise, then pull the outside handle toward
you.
To close, lower the tailgate and shut firmly to
engage the latch. Lock the tailgate by turning the
key counterclockwise.
B540B02E-AAT
Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's
own will or by another person or by acci-
dent, pull the emergency trunk release
lever on the driver's side of the inside
panel of the trunk. This will open the
trunk lid.
o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the emer-
gency trunk release lever in their vehicle and
how to open the trunk lid if they are acciden-
tally locked in the trunk.
B540B02A
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B540F01A

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 55
If the vehicle is equipped with central door
locking, the tailgate can be locked without a key.
Push the central door lock switch toward the
front of the vehicle after closing the tailgate.
If the tailgate is open when the switch is pushed,
the tailgate will be locked when it is fully closed.
WARNING:The tailgate should always be kept completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left
open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may
enter the car which could result in serious
injury or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases on
page 2-2.
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HLC2105 B580A01TB-GAT
SUN VISOR
B580A01A
Type A
Type B
B650A01A-GAT
CARGO AREA COVER
(3 Door Model)
Nothing should be carried on top of the luggage
cover. Loose materials could result in injury to
vehicle occupants during sudden braking.
B650A01A-1Type A
Type B

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 63
B740B02A-AAT
AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION
(If Installed)
Cooling
To use the air conditioning to cool the interior:
o Turn on the fan control switch (1).
o Turn on the air conditioning switch (4) by
pushing in on the switch.
The air conditioning indicator light should
come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control (5) to the po-
sition.
o Set the temperature control (3) to "Cool".
("Cool" provides maximum cooling. The tem-
perature may be moderated by moving the
control toward "Warm".)
B740B01A
(1)(2)(3)
(4) (5)
B740D01A-AAT
Operation Tips
o If the interior of the car is hot when you first
get in, open the windows for a few minutes to
expel the hot air.
o When you are using the air conditioning
system, keep all windows closed to keep hot
air out.
o When moving slowly, as in heavy traffic, shift
to a lower gear. This increases engine speed,
which in turn increases the speed of the air
conditioning compressor.
o On steep grades, turn the air conditioner off
to avoid the possibility of the engine over-
heating.
o During winter months or in periods when the
air conditioner is not used regularly, run the
air conditioner once every month for a few
minutes. This will help circulate the lubri-
cants and keep your system in peak operat-
ing condition.
B740C01A-AAT
De-Humidified Heating
For dehumidified heating:
o Turn on the fan control switch (1).
o Turn on the air conditioning switch (4). The
air conditioning indicator light should come
on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control (5) to the fresh air
( ) position.
o Set the air flow control (2) to the face ( )
position.
B740C01A
(1)(2)(3)
(4) (5)
o Adjust the fan control (1) to the desired
speed. For greater cooling, turn the fan con-
trol (1)to one of the higher speeds or tempo-
rarily select the position on the air intake
control (5).o Adjust the fan control (1) to the desired
speed.
o For more rapid action, set the fan at one of
the higher speeds.
o Adjust the temperature control (3) to provide
the desired amount of warmth.

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FM broadcasts are transmitted at high fre-
quencies and do not bend to follow the earth's
surface. Because of this, FM broadcasts gen-
erally begin to fade at short distances from the
station. Also, FM signals are easily affected by
buildings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening conditions
which might lead you to believe a problem
exists with your radio. The following conditions
are normal and do not indicate radio trouble: AM broadcasts can be received at greater dis-
tances than FM broadcasts. This is because
AM radio waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long, low frequency radio
waves can follow the curvature of the earth
rather than travelling straight out into the atmo-
sphere. In addition, they curve around ob-
structions so that they can provide better
signal coverage.
B750A02A-AAT
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM
How Car Audio Works
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from
transmitter towers located around your city. They
are intercepted by the radio antenna on your
car. This signal is then received by the radio and
sent to your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached your
vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio
system ensures high quality reproduction. How-
ever, in some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear. This can
be due to factors such as the distance from
the radio station, closeness of other strong
radio stations or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in the area.Ionosphere
B750A02L
Mountains
Buildings
Obstructed areaUnobstructed
area FM radio station
B750A03L
Ionosphere FM reception
B750A01L
Iron bridges
AM reception

2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
Before Starting the Engine ............................................................. 2-3
Key Positions .................................................................................. 2-3
Starting ............................................................................................ 2-4
Operating the Manual Transaxle .................................................... 2-5
Automatic Transaxle ....................................................................... 2-7
Good Braking Practices ................................................................ 2-10
Anti-Lock Brake System ............................................................... 2-10
Driving for Economy ..................................................................... 2-11
Winter Driving ............................................................................... 2-12
Trailer Towing ............................................................................... 2-14
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