2005 Hyundai Accent brake light

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
3
GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Light operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater system operation (and air
conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appear to be functioning correctly,
inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020A01A-AATEngine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level and condition
o Battery Condition
o Air filter condition
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tightness
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)

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CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CLEARANCE
G170A01A-AATBrake PedalWith the engine off, press down on the brake
pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the
brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down slowly on
the brake pedal until you feel a change in resis-
tance. This is the brake pedal free-play.
The free-play should be within the limits speci-
fied in the illustration above. If it is not, have it
inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted
or repaired if necessary.
HXGS508
0.12 ~ 0.31 in.
(3 ~ 8 mm)
G180A01A-AATYou need a helper to check the brake pedal
clearance. With the engine running, have your
helper press down on the brake pedal several
times and then hold it down with a force of about
110 lbs (50 kg, 490 N). The brake pedal clear-
ance is the distance from the top surface of the
brake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under the
floor mat.
If the brake pedal clearance is not within the
limits specified in the illustration, have it in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or
repaired if necessary.
G180A01L
1.78 in. (45.1 mm)
G160A01A-AATClutch PedalWith the engine off, press lightly on the clutch
pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This
is the clutch pedal free-play. The free-play should
be within the limits specified in the illustration
below. If it is not, have it inspected by your
Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if nec-
essary.
G160A01E
0.24 ~ 0.51 in.
(6 ~ 13 mm)

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INDEX
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CCare of Cassette tapes..................................................................1-91
Care of Disc .....................................................................................1-91
Cargo Area Cover ...........................................................................1-63
Catalytic Converter............................................................................ 7-3
Changing a flat tire ............................................................................ 3-7
Child-Protector Rear Door Look ....................................................... 1-5
Child Restraint System ....................................................................1-22
Installing a child restraint seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" system ....................................................1-24
Securing the child restraint seat with the "ISOFIX" system ...1-25
Cigarette Lighter..............................................................................1-52
Clock................................................................................................1-52
Clutch
Checking fluid.............................................................................6-15
Pedal free-play............................................................................6-18
Combination Light
Headlight flasher.........................................................................1-48
Headlight switch..........................................................................1-47
High-beam switch.......................................................................1-48
Lane change signal....................................................................1-47
Turn signal operation.................................................................1-47
Cooling Fans....................................................................................6-22
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior..................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion.................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing.................................................................... 4-3 A
Airbag......................................................................................................
1-30
Air Cleaner Filter ..............................................................................6-10
Air Conditioner
Care.............................................................................................6-15
Filter.............................................................................................1-73
Operation.....................................................................................1-71
Antenna............................................................................................1-93
Ashtray.............................................................................................1-52
Audio Fault Code .............................................................................1-90
Audio System
Cassette tape player operation (H245)....................................1-82
Compact disc player operation (H265)....................................1-87
Stereo radio operation (H215, H245, H265) ........ 1-76, 1-79, 1-84
Automatic Transaxle.......................................................................... 2-7
Overdrive switch.......................................................................... 2-9
Shift lock release.......................................................................... 2-9
B
Battery..............................................................................................6-21
Bi-Level Heating...............................................................................1-69
Binding Arbitration............................................................................8-16
Brake
Anti-lock system.........................................................................2-11
Checking the brakes ..................................................................6-14
Fluid .............................................................................................6-14
Pedal clearance..........................................................................6-18
Pedal free-play............................................................................6-18
Practices.....................................................................................2-10
Breaking-In your new Hyundai ......................................................... 1-3

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INDEX
4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................................ 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................. 5-4
Service requirements ..................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Day/night inside rearview.............................................................1-58
Outside rear view ........................................................................1-56
O
Odometer/Trip Odometer..................................................................1-44
P
Parking Brake...................................................................................1-58
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-22
Pretensioner Seat Belt ......................................................................1-28
R
Rear Seats
Folding seatbacks........................................................................1-15
Rear seat entry ............................................................................1-13
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................................1-51
Rear Window Wiper and Washer.....................................................1-49
Replacement of Bulbs .......................................................................6-24
S
Seat Belts
2-Point static type ........................................................................1-21
3-Point type..................................................................................1-19
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-20
Adjutable height...........................................................................1-18
Care of seat belts ........................................................................1-18 Headlight Bulb..................................................................................6-25
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ............................................................................1-67
Air intake control.........................................................................1-66
Bi-level heating............................................................................1-69
Defrosting/Defogging ..................................................................1-72
Fan seed control (Blower control)............................................1-66
Temperature control...................................................................1-69
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .......................................................1-58
Hood Release..................................................................................1-59
Horn................................................................................................1-64
I
Ignition Switch..................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights............................................
1-39
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-50
Interior Light ......................................................................................1-54
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys .................................................................................................. 1-3
If you lose your keys...................................................................3-14
Positions........................................................................................ 2-3
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .............................. 5-7

Seoul KoreaPrinting: JUN. 23, 2005
Publication No.: A25O-EU56N
Printed in KoreaSERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Original, US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 11.9 (9.9, 45)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label in the glove box.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-1 through 8-12
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel
efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal tempera-
tures are above 0°F (-18°C). For other viscosity recommendations,
see page 6-4 or 9-4.MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
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 GENUINE ATF
SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting
the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start .................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ................................................................................. 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on .................................... 1-39 ~ 1-42
o Engine overheats ................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ......................................................... 3-11
o Starting the engine ................................................................. 2-4
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ......................................................... 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ...................................................... 8-14