2004 Hyundai Accent tow

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
47WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
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
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.
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.
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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.
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B510D01HP-GAT
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
(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 de-
froster. The rearview mirror glass will be
heated for defrosting 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.
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Folding the Outside Rearview Mirrors
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push
them towards the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in restricted areas.
HLC2115
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent causing death, serious injury or prop-
erty damage.
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B510B01A
CAUTION:o Do not operate the switch continuously
for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove any
ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or ap-
proved de-icer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or distance
of any object seen in the passenger side
rearview mirror. It is a convex mirror with a
curved surface. Any objects seen in this
mirror are closer than they appear.
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
57PARKING BRAKEDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
B520A01A-AAT
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rearview 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.
HLC2112
B530A01A-AAT
Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking
brake indicator light when the key is in the
"ON" or "START" position. Before driving away,
be sure that the parking brake is fully released
and the indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the
lever and press the thumb button. Then,
while holding the button in, lower the brake
lever.
HLC3024
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop
lights on either side of the car, the high mounted
rear stop light in the center of the rear window
or inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when
the brakes are applied.
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B540F01A-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.
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.
B540F01A
WARNING:o If a person is locked in the trunk, pull
the emergency trunk release lever on
the driver's side of the inside panel of
the trunk to 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.
o Parents should teach children about
the emergency trunk release lever in
their vehicle and how to open the trunk
lid if they are accidentally locked in the
trunk.
!!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
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AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION
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".)
(1)(2)(3)
(4) (5)
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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.
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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.
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(1)(2)(3)
(4) (5)
o Adjust the fan control (1) to the desired
speed. For greater cooling, turn the fan
control (1) to one of the higher speeds or
temporarily 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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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
73STEREO SOUND SYSTEM
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
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 the best possible quality re-
production. However, in some cases the sig-
nal 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 obstruc-
tions in the area.Ionosphere
B750A02L
Mountains
Buildings
Obstructed areaUnobstructed
area FM radio station
B750A03L
Ionosphere FM reception
B750A01L
Iron bridges
AM reception

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.............................................2-11
Driving for Economy...................................................2-12
Winter Driving.............................................................2-13
Trailer Towing.............................................................2-19
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
C160I01A-AAT
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can
freeze in the engaged position. This is most
likely to happen when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or
if the brakes are wet. If you think the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic)
or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
C160K01A-AAT
Carry Emergency Equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather where
you drive your car, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps
or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves,
ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
C160J01A-AAT
Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate
Underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build
up under the fenders and interfere with the
steering. When driving in severe winter condi-
tions where this may happen, you should peri-
odically check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
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Pre-Trip Inspections
1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures for highway
driving. Low tire inflation pressures will result in
overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may
result in reduced traction or tire failure.
NOTE:Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure shown on the tires.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
High speed travel consumes more fuel than
urban motoring. Do not forget to check both
engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheating of the engine.