2006 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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B260U01TB-GAT Immobilizer Warning Light (If Installed)
This indicator light comes on for some seconds after the ignition key is turnedto the "ON" position. At this time, you can start the engine. The light goes out after the engine is running. In case thislight goes out before you start the en- gine, you must turn to the "LOCK" position and restart the engine. In casethis light blinks for five seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON" posi- tion, this indicates that the immobilizersystem is out of order. At this time, refer to the explanation of the Limp home procedure(See page 1-6) or con-sult to the Hyundai dealer.
B260S01B-GAT Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light-Amber(Diesel Engine)
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed at the "ON" position. The engine can be startedafter the pre-heat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varies with the water temperature, air temperature andbattery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started within 10 seconds after the preheating is completed, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, andthen to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again.B260N01A-AAT Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas relatedcomponent, and the system is not func- tioning properly so that the exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied. Thislight will also illuminate when the igni- tion key is turned to the "ON" position, and then it will go out in a few seconds.If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, take your car toyour nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.
B260E02HP-GAT Seat Belt Reminder Light and Chime (If Installed)
The seat belt reminder light blinks for 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to "ON" or"START". If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the warning chime will sound at the same time.

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B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing or scraping noise when new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all thetime when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Excessive rotordamage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immediately. The needle on the gauge indicates theapproximate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity is given in Section 9.
B280A01A-AAT FUEL GAUGE
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B900A01A-GAT ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUND (If Installed) The acoustic warning chime sounds when the tail lights are on and the door in driver side is open. This prevents thebattery from discharging when the car is left with the tail lights on. The chime sounds until the tail lights are turned off.
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Fuel Filter Warning Light-Red (Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is set to the "ON" position andgoes off after the engine has started. If it lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that water has accumulatedinside the fuel filter. If this happens, remove the water from the fuel filter. (Refer to "6-29 page")

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B290A02A-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA- TURE GAUGE
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolant is under pressure and could erupt and cause severe burns. Wait untilthe engine is cool before removing the radiator cap.
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B300A01A-GAT SPEEDOMETER
B300A01A
Your Hyundai's speedometer is cali- brated in kilometers per hour or miles per hour.
Reset Switch
B330A02A-AAT TACHOMETER (If Installed)
B330A03A
Diesel Engine
Gasoline Engine
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B310B01A-GAT ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER 1. Odometer The odometer records the total driving distance in kilometers or miles, and isuseful for keeping a record for mainte- nance intervals. It is normal for a new vehicle to have the odometer indicatingless than 50km. NOTE: Any alteration of the odometer may void your warranty coverage.2. Trip odometer
o The trip odometer records the total
distance traveled since the last trip odometer reset.
o To reset the trip odometer to zero,
press and hold the reset switch to theright of the speedometer for more than 1 second while the trip odom- eter is being displayed.
o If your vehicle is equipped with a trip computer, refer to the explanation ofthe trip computer.
(See page 1-59, Tripmeter)
B310A01A B320A01A
The tachometer registers the speed of your engine in revolutions per minute(rpm).
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CAUTION:
The engine should not be raced to such a speed that the needle entersthe red zone on the tachometer face. This can cause severe engine dam- age and may void your warranty.

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B400B01A
The trip computer is a microcomputer- controlled driver information gauge that displays information related to driving such as a tripmeter, outside tempera-ture, average fuel consumption and estimated distance to empty on the LCD.
B400B01A-GAT (If Installed)
Odometer
1. Tripmeter (km or miles)
TRIPMETER
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION DISTANCE TO EMPTY
o This mode indicates the total dis-tance traveled since the last tripmeter reset.
o To reset the tripmeter to zero, press
and hold the reset switch to the rightof the speedometer for more than 1 second while the tripmeter is beingdisplayed.
o The meter's working range is from 0
to 999.9 kms
B320A01A
Odometer
Tripmeter
Reset Switch
o The reset switch is used to zero the multi-functional display mode.
o Pushing in the reset switch built in
right side of speedometer changes the display as follows;
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o Calculation Method
4. Distance to Empty
(km or miles)
o This mode provides the estimated distance to empty from the current fuel level in the fuel tank.
o The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 6 liters offuel are added to the vehicle.
o When the battery has been rein-
stalled after being discharged or dis-connected, drive more than 32km (20 miles) for an accurate distance to empty.
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Distance to empty symbol
Distance to empty
Odometer
3. Average Fuel Consumption
Total Fuel Consumption(L) x 100 Total Cruise Distance (km) B400B03A
MPG = L/100 = (km) Total Cruise Distance(Miles) Total Fuel Consumption (G)
(L/100km or MPG)
o This mode calculates the average fuel consumption from the total fuel used and the distance since the last average consumption reset.
o The total fuel used is calculated from the fuel consumption input.
o The meter's working range is from 0.0 to 99.9 L/100 km or MPG(miles per gallon).
Odometer
Average Fuel Consumption
2. Outside Temperature
(°C or °F)
This mode indicates the outside tem-
perature between -40°C (-40°F) and
80°C (176°F) . B400B02A
Odometer
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61COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAMSWITCH
B340A01A-AAT Turn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car toblink. Pushing upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on the right side of the car to blink. As the turn is com-pleted, the lever will automatically re- turn to the center position and turn off the turn signals at the same time. Ifeither turn signal indicator light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes on but does not blink, or does not go on at all,there is a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
NOTE:
o If the distance to empty is less
than 50km (30 miles), a blinking "----" symbol will be dispalyed.
o The distance to empty can differ from the actual tripmeter accord-ing to driving conditions.
o The distance to empty can vary according to the driving condi-tions, driving pattern or vehiclespeed. B340B01A-AAT Lane Change Signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to a point where it begins flashing.The lever will automatically return to the center position when released.
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B340E01A-AAT Headlight Flasher To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever toward you, then release it. Theheadlights can be flashed even though the headlight switch is in the "OFF" position.
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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.
B340F01A-GAT Daytime Running Lights (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with daytime running lights. The daytime running lights are used to improve visibility for oncoming traffic. Your vehicle daytimerunning lights are designed to remain on continuously when the engine is operat- ing even though the headlight switch isin the "OFF" position. However, the daytime running lights will be off while the parking brake is applied.
Parking Light Auto Cut (If Installed) If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after driving, the parking lightswill automatically shut "OFF" when the driver's door is opened. To turn them "ON" again, you mustsimply turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
B340C02FC-GAT Headlight Switch
To operate the headlights, turn the bar- rel on the end of the multi-function switch. The first position turns on theparking 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.
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