2004 Hyundai Accent tow

2DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
16TRAILER TOWINGUSE OF LIGHTS
C190A01A-AAT
Your Hyundai should not be used to tow a
trailer. It is designed to be compact and light
for good fuel economy, and is not designed as
a trailer-towing vehicle. Damages or malfunc-
tions caused by towing may not be covered by
the limited warranties applying to your Hyundai.
Damages or malfunctions that result from tow-
ing a trailer for commercial purposes are specifi-
cally not covered by Hyundai limited warranties.
C180A01A-AAT
Check your lights regularly for correct opera-
tion and always keep them clean. When driv-
ing during the day in conditions of poor visibil-
ity, it is helpful to drive with headlights on low
beam. This enables you to be seen as well as
to see.
C190A02A

If the Engine Will Not Start .......................................... 3-2
Jump Starting ............................................................... 3-3
If the Engine Overheats ............................................... 3-4
Spare Tire ..................................................................... 3-5
If You Have a Flat Tire ................................................ 3-6
Changing a Flat Tire .................................................... 3-6
If Your Car Must Be Towed ......................................3-11
Emergency Towing .....................................................3-12
If You Lose Your Keys ..............................................3-13
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3
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3WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
11IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
D060J01E-AAT
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.
D080A01A-AAT
CAUTION:Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
rectly!
HLC4012
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.
D080A01A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
!
D080B01A-AAT
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.
D080B01A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE

3
12
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
D080D03A-AATEMERGENCY TOWING
For emergency towing when no commercial tow
vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or
strap to one of the towing hooks under the front/
rear of your car. Do not attempt to tow your
vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface.
This may result in serious damage to your car.
Nor should it be attempted if the wheels, drive
train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged.
Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral
and the key in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in
the "ON" position (with the engine running). A
driver must be in the towed car to steer it and
operate the brakes.
HLC4014NOTE:Before towing, check the level of the tran-
saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on
the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add
fluid, a towing dolly must be used as de-
scribed above.
D080C02A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
D080C02A-AAT
TOWING A CAR WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transaxle should
never be towed from the rear with the front
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must
be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must
be used under the front wheels. o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
D080C01A
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is
released.
!
Front
Rear

3WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
13IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
D120A01A-AAT
If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers
can make you a new key if you have your key
number.
If you lock the keys inside your car and you
cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai dealers
can use special tools to open the door for you.
CAUTION:If the car is being towed with all four wheels
on the ground, it can be towed only from the
front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph
(50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25 km).
Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing
the key in the "ACC" position. A driver must
be in the towed vehicle to operate the steer-
ing and brakes.
!

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
20
CAUTION:An open fuse indicates that there is a prob-
lem in the electrical circuit. If you replace a
fuse and it blows as soon as the accessory
is turned on, the problem is serious and
should be referred to a Hyundai dealer for
diagnosis and repair. Never replace a fuse
with anything except a fuse with the same or
a lower amperage rating. A higher capacity
fuse could cause damage and create a fire
hazard.
G200B02L
!
GoodOpen - Replace
G200B01A-AAT
Replacing Accessory Fuses
The fuse box for the lights and other electrical
accessories will be found low on the dashboard
on the driver's side. Inside the box you will find
a list showing the circuits protected by each
fuse.
If any of your car's lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown (open) fuse
could be the reason. If the fuse has opened, you
will see that the metal strip inside the fuse has
melted through. If you suspect a blown fuse,
follow this procedure:
HLC4002
1. Turn off the ignition and all other switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine each fuse.
Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you (a
small "fuse puller" tool is contained in the
fuse box to simplify this operation).
3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you
find one that appears to have opened.
HLC4003
4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing a new
fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse
should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuse
clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai deal-
er. If you do not have a spare fuse, you may
be able to borrow a fuse of the same or lower
rating from an accessory you can tempo-
rarily get along without (the radio or cigarette
lighter, for example). Always remember to
replace the borrowed fuse.
NOTE:See page 6-32 for the fuse panel descrip-
tions.

10INDEX
5
Spark Plugs........................................................................................ 6-8
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-42
Starting Procedures ............................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel
Free-play......................................................................................6-17
Stereo Sound System .......................................................................1-73
Sun Visor..........................................................................................1-62
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-42
Tailgate..............................................................................................1-61
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-6
Tires
Balancing....................................................................................... 8-5
Chains............................................................................................ 8-4
Changing a flat tire ........................................................................ 3-6
If you have a flat tire ...................................................................... 3-6
Information..................................................................................... 8-2
Pressure (see glove box) .............................................................. 8-3
Replacement.................................................................................. 8-5
Rotation.......................................................................................... 8-4
Snow tires...................................................................................... 8-3
Spare tire ....................................................................................... 3-5
Traction.......................................................................................... 8-5
Towing
Emergency...................................................................................3-12
If your car must be towed ...........................................................3-11
Trailer towing ...............................................................................2-16Transaxle
Automatic....................................................................................... 2-7
Automatic transaxle fluid checking..............................................6-12
Manual........................................................................................... 2-5
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-11
Trip Computer ...................................................................................1-43
Trunk
Emergency latch release .............................................................1-60
Remote release ............................................................................1-60
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................................... 8-2
Vehicle Specifications
Engine............................................................................................ 9-3
Lubrication Chart ............................................................................ 9-4
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicatior Lights ...........................................................1-38
Windows
Manual........................................................................................... 1-8
Power............................................................................................. 1-9
Windshield Wiper and Washer .........................................................1-47
Adjustable intermittent wiper operation ........................................1-48
Windshield Wiper Blades.............................................................6-10

Seoul KoreaPrinting: MAR. 04, 2004
Publication No.: A25O-EU43G
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION SERVICE STATION INFORMATIONSERVICE STATION INFORMATION SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL: FUEL:FUEL: FUEL:
FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY FUEL TANK CAPACITYFUEL TANK CAPACITY FUEL TANK CAPACITY
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Original, US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 11.9 (9.9, 45)
TIRE PRESSURE: TIRE PRESSURE:TIRE PRESSURE: TIRE PRESSURE:
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label in the glove box.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION: OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:OTHER TIRE INFORMATION: OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-1 through 8-6
HOOD RELEASE: HOOD RELEASE:HOOD RELEASE: HOOD RELEASE:
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL: ENGINE OIL:ENGINE OIL: ENGINE OIL:
ENGINE OIL:
SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE 10W-
30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if normal temperatures are above -10°F (-
23°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-4.MANUAL TRANSAXLE: MANUAL TRANSAXLE:MANUAL TRANSAXLE: MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector
lever through all ranges and return to "N" (Neutral) position. Then
check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENU-
INE ATF available at your dealer, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF
SP-III.
QUICK INDEX QUICK INDEXQUICK INDEX QUICK INDEX
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start .................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ................................................................................. 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on .................................... 1-38 ~ 1-41
o Engine overheats ................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ......................................................... 3-11
o Starting the engine ................................................................. 2-5
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ......................................................... 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ......................................................... 8-9