2006 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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27REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTERPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G300A02B-GAT (DIESEL ENGINE)
If the fuel filter warning light illuminates during driving, it indicates that waterhas accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the water as described below.
SG230B1-E POWER STEERING HOSES Power steering hoses should be checked for damage, deterioration andleakage at each service.
NOTE: Grinding noise from power steering pump may be heard immediately after the engine is started in extremelycold condition (below -4°F). If the noise stops during warm up, there is no abnormal function in the system.This is due to a power steering fluid characteristic in extremely cold con- ditions. FLUID RECOMMENDATION Only automatic transmission fluid meet- ing the specification of PSF-3 or Dexron 2 should be used in the power steering system.
SG230A1-E The power steering fluid level should be checked daily.To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to make certain that the powersteering fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir.
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28HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
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1. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom
of the fuel filter.
2. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer comes out.
3. Check to be sure that the warning light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the engine is started.If in doubt, consult your nearest au- thorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTE: It is recommended that water accu- mulated in the fuel filter should be removed by an authorized Hyundaidealer. WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the watermight be ignited and result in a fire. G290A03A-EAT Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tyres inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground
and press the front bumper and rear bumper down several times. Place the vehicle at a distance of 118 in. (3,000 mm) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tyre,jack, and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head lights lens and turn on the headlight (low beam).
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5. Open the bonnet.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the
centre of each headlight beam pat- tern) and the horizontal line (through the centre of each headlight beam pattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw the horizontal paral- lel line at 1.18 in. (30 mm ) under thehorizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with aphillips screwdriver - HORIZONTAL AIMING.
G290A01A
Horizontal Aiming
Vertical Aiming
SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal centre line of headlightsfrom ground. Petrol Engine : 25.8 in. (656 mm) Diesel Engine : 26.1 in. (664 mm) "W" Distance between each headlightcentre. Petrol Engine / Diesel Engine : 42.4 in. (1,078 mm) "L" Distance between the headlightsand the wall that the lights are tested against. : 118 in. (3,000 mm)
If the vehicle has had front body repairand the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using an aiming screen asshown in the illustration. Turn on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis
of light is parallel to centre line of the body and is aligned with point "P"shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
the centre of headlights.
G290B03A-EAT Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly Replacement
G290B01B
LW
Cut-off line Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line
Vertical line1.18 in.
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30REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
G270A03A-EAT Headlight Bulb
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eyeprotection.
2. Open the engine bonnet.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic
base, avoid touching the glass.
4. Using a spanner, remove the head- light assembly mounting bolts. 5. Disconnect the power cord from the
bulb base in the back of the head-light.
6. Remove the dust cover.
G260A03A-EAT In the event of bulb failure being expe- rienced, ensure that the relative lighting circuit is turned off prior to attempting to replace the bulb. The illustrations onthe following page will assist in locating and removing the various bulbs. En- sure that the replacement bulb has thesame cap configuration and wattage as the original. See page 6-34 for the wattage descrip-tions.
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CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum products, such as oil, petrol, etc. HLC5033
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7. Push the bulb spring for removing
the headlight bulb.
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8. Remove the protective cap from thereplacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic base with the headlight hole. Reattach the bulb spring and install the dust cover.Reconect the power cord.
9. Use the protective cap and carton to
dispose of the old bulb.
10.Check for proper headlight aim. WARNING:
The halogen bulb contains gas un-der pressure and if impacted couldshatter, resulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye protection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulbagainst abrasions or scratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb on only when installed in aheadlight. Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dis- pose of the used bulb with care.
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1. Open the boot lid/hatchback door.
2. Remove the mounting screws as
shown with a phillips screwdriver.
G270D01A-GAT Rear Combination Light
2. To replace the front turn signal light
(1) or position light (2), take it out from the bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb.
G270B01A-GAT Front Turn Signal Light / Position Light
1. Disconnect the power cord from the
bulb.
G270D01A
HLC5034 HLC5012 4 Door
(1)
(2)
HLC5015
G270D02A
4 Door 3/5 Door
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3. To replace the rear combination light (stop/tail light, turn signal light or back-up light), take it out from the bulb holder by turning it counter-clockwise.
(1) Turn Signal Light(2) Stop/Tail Light (3) Back-up Light
4. Install the new bulb. G270C01TB-EAT Luggage Compartment Light
1. Remove the cover with a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
(1) (2)
(3)
HLC5016
3/5 Door
HLC5014
HTB283
3/5 Door
4 Door3. Replace with a new bulb.
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G270F02A-GAT Rear Fog Light
1. Remove the mounting screws of the rear fog light cover with a phillips screwdriver.
3. Replace with a new bulb.
G270E01A-EAT Side Repeater
1. Push the cover toward the front of
vehicle and remove it.
2. Disconnect the power code.
HTB278
HTB277
G270E01A
G270F01A-D