2006 Hyundai Accent checking oil

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-6
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-7
Changing the Oil and Filter ........................................... 6-9
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...............6-13
Spark Plugs ....................... .......................................... 6-15
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ....................................6-17
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual ) ..........................6-19
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-20
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-22
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................ 6-23
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-24
Checking the Air Conditioner Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower U nit) .............................6-25
Checking Drive Belts................................................... 6-27
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-28
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-32
Removal of Water from the Fuel Filter .........................6-33
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................... 6-35
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-42
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7CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
G030B01A
G030B02FC-GAT Recommended Oil (Diesel Engine) Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It issuggested that you check the oil level every 500km or before starting a long trip and more often if you are driving insevere conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification: API class: CF-4 or ABOVE ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold zone and to be restricted by driving con- dition and dealing area. (Especially,not recommended for sustained high loaded and high speed opera- tion.)
G030A02O-GAT Recommended Oil Gasoline Engine
Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal use andmore often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification. API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE G030B01JMNOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-
20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is preferred regardless of regionaloption and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine
oil is not available, secondary rec-ommended engine oil for corre- sponding temperature range can be used.

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G030C01FC-GAT To Check the Oil Level Gasoline Engine G030D02A-GAT Adding Oil Gasoline Engine
G030C03A
G030C02A Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-ture and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off. Wait about five minutes (gasoline en- gine) /Wait about two minutes (diesel engine), then remove the dipstick, wipeit off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the high- est level the oil has reached on thedipstick. It should be between the up- per ("F") and lower ("L") range.
G030D03A
Diesel Engine Diesel Engine
G030D02A
!WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia- tor hose when checking the engineoil as it may be hot enough to burn you.

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CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
G350A01A-GAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling the inside of theengine. Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil while nor-mal driving. The cause of oil consump- tion in a normal engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-
tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinderwall when a piston moves down- wards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated during engineoperation sucks some of the oil into the combustion chamber. This oil with some oil of the cylinderwall is burned by the high tempera-
ture combustion gases during the combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly effected by the viscosityand quality of oil, engine rpm anddriving condition etc. The engine oil is more consumed under severe driving conditions such as highspeeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv- ing condition. G040A04A-GAT (Gasoline Engine/ Diesel Engine : Left hand drive type(ExceptE.C), Right hand drive type) Gasoline Engine (1.3/1.5 SOHC)
HTB222
Oil filler cap
Drain plug Oil filter
If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark, add oil until it reaches the "F"mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again.
Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock- wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1 liter(Gasoline Engine)/1.2 liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia-tor hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.

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CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)
G100A03A-GAT
G100B02A-AAT To Check the Maunal Transaxle Fluid Level
HXGS506
Drain plug
Filler plug
G100B01L
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle main-tenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manualtransaxle. Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.15 liters. WARNING:
It is always better to check thetransaxle oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution toavoid burning yourself on hot en- gine or exhaust parts. Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size,
loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclockwise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside the hole. The oil levelshould be at its bottom edge. If it is not, check for leaks before addingoil. To refill the transaxle or bring the oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the proper level. Do notoverfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw
it in with your fingers and then tightensecurely with the wrench.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medi- cal assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible. While you are being driven toget medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat araw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get medical assistance as soon as pos- sible.
While batteries are being charged (ei-ther by a battery charger or by thevehicle's alternator), they produce ex- plosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries from oc-curring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or
smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
CAUTION:
A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a problem in the electricalcircuit. If you replace a fuse and it blows as soon as the accessory is turned on, the problem is seriousand should be referred to a Hyun- dai dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never replace a fuse with anythingexcept a fuse with the same or a lower amperage rating. A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and create a fire hazard. NOTE: See page 6-42 for the fuse panel descriptions.
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WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefully ob-serve the following precautions to avoid serious injuries. D010B01A
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poi- sonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or the car. If youdo spill battery fluid on yourself, imme- diately do the following:

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TransaxleAutomatic ............................................................... 2-11
Automatic transaxle fluid checkin g ........................6-20
Manual ..................................................................... 2-9
Manual transaxle Oil checking ...............................6-19
Trip Computer ........................................................... 1-59
Trip Odometer ........................................................... 1-58
Trunk Lid/Tail gate .................................................... 1-80
V Vehicle Identification Number ..................................... 8-2
W Warning Lights .......................................................... 1-52
Windshield Wiper and Washer................................. 1-63
Adjustable intermittent wiper operation ..................1-64
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 1-64
Windshield Wiper Blades ................... ....................... 6-17
Winter Driving ........................................................... 2-18

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
Daily Operating Checks ............................................... 6-5
Engine Oil ..................................................................... 6-5
Engine Oil and Filter Replacement ............................... 6-8
Engine Coolant Checking and Replacing ..................... 6-9
Sparking Plug Replacement ........................................6-12
Air Cleaner Element Replacement ............................... 6-13
Manual Transaxle Lubricant .................... ....................6-15
Automatic Transaxle Fl uid........................................... 6-16
Brake System Checking .............................................. 6-18
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................ 6-19
Air Conditioning System Maintenance ......................... 6-20
Changing the Pollen Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower U nit) .............................6-21
Drive Belts ................................................................... 6-23
Fusible Links ............................................................... 6-24
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-27
Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................. 6-30
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-37
OWNER MAINTENANCE
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