2004 Hyundai Accent flat tire

3WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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Wheel Cap (If Installed)
1. Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip of the
wrench bar to avoid scratching.
2. Insert the wrench bar into the notch of the
wheel cap and pry gently to remove the
wheel cap.
3. Change the flat tire.4. Reinstall the wheel cap by fitting the boss of
the wheel cap in the notch of the wheel,
hitting the center of the wheel cap with your
hand.
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Notch
Remove the spare tire and remove the jack and
tool bag from the trunk.
NOTE:The jack is located beneath the luggage mat
in the vehicle trunk.
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1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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4. Put the Jack in Place
The base of the jack should be placed on firm,
level ground. The jack should be positioned as
shown in the drawing.
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Flat tire
Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite from
the flat to keep the vehicle from rolling when the
car is raised on the jack.
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2. Block the Wheel
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3. Loosen Wheel Nuts
The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly
before raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn
the wrench handle counterclockwise. When
doing this, be sure that the socket is seated
completely over the nut so it cannot slip off. For
maximum leverage, position the wrench so the
handle is to the right as shown in the drawing.
Then, while holding the wrench near the end of
the handle, pull up on it with steady pressure.
Do not remove the nuts at this time. Just loosen
them about one-half turn.
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5. Raising the Car
After inserting a wrench bar into the wheel nut
wrench, install the wrench bar into the jack as
shown in the drawing. To raise the vehicle, turn
the wheel nut wrench clockwise. As the jack
begins to raise the vehicle, double check that it
is properly positioned and will not slip. If the jack
is on soft ground or sand, place a board, brick,
flat stone or other object under the base of the
jack to keep it from sinking.
Raise the car high enough so that the fully
inflated spare tire can be installed. To do this,
you will need more ground clearance than is
required to remove the flat tire.Wrench bar
Wheel nut wrench
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WARNING:Do not get under the car when it is support-
ed by the jack! This is very dangerous as the
vehicle could fall and cause serious injury or
death. No one should stay in the car while
the jack is being used.
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6. Changing Wheels
Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with
your fingers. Slide the wheel off the studs and
lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the wheel
on the hub, pick up the spare tire, line up the
holes with the studs and slide the wheel onto
them. If this is difficult, tip the wheel slightly and
get the top hole in the wheel lined up with the top
stud. Then jiggle the wheel back and forth until
the wheel can be slid over the other studs.
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11IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
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After Changing Wheels
If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap
and check the air pressure. If the pressure is
lower than recommended, drive slowly to the
nearest service station and inflate to the correct
pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is
correct. Always reinstall the valve cap after
checking or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is
not replaced, air may leak from the tire. If you
lose a valve cap, buy another and install it as
soon as possible.
After you have changed wheels, always secure
the flat tire in its place in the trunk and return the
jack and tools to their proper storage locations.
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CAUTION:Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
rectly!
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If your car has to be towed, it should be done by
your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck
service. This will help assure that your car is not
damaged in towing. Also, professionals are gen-
erally aware of state and local laws governing
towing. In any case, rather than risk damage to
your car, it is suggested that you show this
information to the tow truck operator. Be sure
that a safety chain system is used and that all
state and local laws are observed.
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o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
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TOWING A CAR WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is
released.
o If the car is being towed with the front wheels
on the ground, be sure that the transaxle is
in neutral. Also, be sure that the ignition key
is in the "ACC" position. This is necessary to
prevent damage to the steering lock mecha-
nism, which is not designed to hold the front
wheels straight while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged, a towing dolly
must be used.
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o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
23HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAI
If you desire additional information about main-
taining and servicing your Hyundai, you may
purchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundai
dealer's parts department. This is the same
manual used by dealership technicians and while
it is highly technical it can be useful in obtaining
a better understanding of your car and how it
works.
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Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure
of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sever-
al times. Place vehicle at a distance of 118
in. (3m) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or
equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the headlight lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
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Vertical
Aiming
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6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight) and the horizontal line
(through the center of each headlight) on the
aiming screen.
And then, draw a parallel line at 0.8 in.(21
mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to
the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver
- VERTICAL AIMING
WARNING:Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................. 8-2
Engine Number ............................................................. 8-2
Recommended Inflation Pressures .............................. 8-3
Snow Tires .................................................................... 8-3
Tire Chains ................................................................... 8-4
Tire Rotation ................................................................. 8-4
Tire Balancing ............................................................... 8-5
Tire Traction .................................................................. 8-5
When to Replace Tires ................................................. 8-5
Spare Tire and Tools .................................................... 8-6
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle ........................... 8-6
Consumer Information .................................................. 8-7
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 8-9
CONSUMER INFORMATION &
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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Up to 2 persons TIRE SIZE
RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE-COLD
P175/70R13
P185/60R14
T105/70R14
T105/70D14Rear
207(30)
207(30)Front
230(33)
230(33)Up to MAX. load
Rear
230(33)
230(33) Front
207(30)
207(30)
PRESSURE, kPa (PSI)
TEMPERARY USE ONLY
414(60)
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RECOMMENDED INFLATION
PRESSURES
The tire label located in the glove box gives the
tire pressures recommended for your car.
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!CAUTION:Always observe the following:
o Check pressures when the tires are
cold. That is, after the car has been
parked for at least three hours and
hasn't been driven more than one mile
or 1.6 km since starting up.
o Check the pressure of your spare tire
each time you check the pressure of
other tires.
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SNOW TIRES
If you equip your car with snow tires, they
should be the same size and have the same
load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires
should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise,
poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) more air
pressure than the pressure recommended for
the standard tires on the tire label on the glove
box, or up to the maximum pressure shown on
the tire sidewall whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than the speed limit when
your car is equipped with snow tires. These pressures were chosen to provide the
most satisfactory combination of ride comfort,
tire wear and stability under normal conditions.
Tire pressures should be checked at least
monthly. Proper tire inflation pressures should
be maintained for these reasons:
o Lower-than-recommended tire pressures
cause uneven tread wear and poor handling.
o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures in-
crease the chance of damage from im-
pacts and cause uneven tread wear.

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TIRE BALANCING
A tire that is out of balance may affect handling
and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were
balanced before the car was delivered but may
need balancing again during the years you own
the car.
Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it
should be rebalanced before being reinstalled
on the car.
I080A01A-AATTIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn
tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on
slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced
when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce
the possibility of losing control, slow down when-
ever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
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WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
Wear indicator 0.06 in. (1.6 mm)
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The original tires on your car have tread wear
indicators. The tread wear indicators appear
when the tread depth is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The
tire should be replaced when these appear as
a solid bar across two or more grooves of the
tread. Always replace your tires with those of
the recommended size. If you change wheels,
the new wheel's rim width and offset must
meet Hyundai specification.
!WARNING:o Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous!
Worn-out tires can cause loss of brak-
ing effectiveness, steering control and
traction. When replacing tires, never
mix radial and bias ply tires on the same
car. If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in sets
of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other than
the recommended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteristics that
could cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may fit
poorly and result in damage to the
vehicle, including broken wheel studs.