2006 Hyundai Accent engine oil capacity

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE
C020A01O-GAT Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos- sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON", check that all appropriatewarning lights are operating andthat you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position. WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several secondsafter starting the engine.
!WARNING:
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
o Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for saferide and handling capability.Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel that is different from the one that is originally installedon your vehicle. It can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead to han-dling failure or rollover and seri- ous injury. When replacing the tires, be sureto equip all four tires with the tire and wheel of the same size, type, tread, brand and load-carryingcapacity. If you nevertheless de- cide to equip your vehicle with any tire/wheel combination notrecommended by Hyundai for off- road driving, you should not use these tires for highway driving.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G040B03FC-GAT
(Diesel Engine: Left hand drive type(E.C only)) The engine oil and filter should be changed at those intervals specified inthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filterchanges are required. The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and set
the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolant temperature gauge movesabove the lowest mark. Turn the engine off and place the gear selec- tor lever in "P" (automatic) or reversegear (manual transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the en-
gine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the oil pan drain plug by turning itcounterclockwise oil pan with awrench of the proper size. Be sure that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil as it drains out, thenremove the drain plug.
Engine oil drain plug
Oil filter
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7. Refill the crankcase with the recom-mended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
8. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drainplug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck the
oil level.
NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable man- ner. It is suggested that it be placedin a sealed container and taken to a service station for reclamation. Do not pour the oil on the ground or putit in with the household trash. WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in con- tact with the skin for prolonged peri-ods of time. Wash your hands thor- oughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling usedoil.
Oil filler cap
Be sure that the mounting surface on the engine is clean and that theold gasket is removed completely. Lubricate the new gasket on the filter with clean engine oil beforeinstallation.

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Oil filter drain plug
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that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil.
6. Loosen the oil filter upper cap with a proper tool from the lower case untilan O-ring is seen. Then, drain the oilcompletely.
7. Pull out the oil filter upper cap with
element from the lower case.Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt or oil accumulated around the lower case.
8. Install a new copper washer of the oil filter drain plug by the side oflower case and retighten by turningit clockwise. Tightening torque : 0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m
9. After mounting a new oil filter ele- ment and new O-ring to upper cap, install the upper cap to lower case and retighten by turning it clock- wise. Do not over-tighten. Tightening torque : 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m
10. Refill the crankcase with the recom- mended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engineoil capacity. 11. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from the drainplug or oil filter.
12. Shut off the engine and recheck the
oil level.
NOTE:
o It is recommended that the engine oil and filter should be changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable manner. It is suggested that it beplaced in a sealed container and taken to a service station for maybe reclaimation. Do not pour the oilon the ground or put it into the household trash.
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O-ring
Oil filter element
Washer
Upper cap
Lowercase
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new washer and retighten by turning it clockwise. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
5. Loosen the oil filter drain plug by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench of the proper size and drainout some oil in the oil filter. Be sure WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritationor cancer of the skin if left in contactwith the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon aspossible after handling used oil.

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18FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
G090A01A-GAT The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the windshield washer system. A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill the washer reservoir. Thefluid level should be checked more frequently during inclement weather or whenever the washer system is in morefrequent use. The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.0 liters (3.2 U.S. quarts). CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in the washer system because it will damage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be oper- ated if the washer reservoir isempty. This can damage thewasher fluid pump.
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HLC5007
CAUTION:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. This can result in more rapid wear of the wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
o Keep the blade rubber out of con- tact with petroleum products suchas engine oil, gasoline, etc.!

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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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INDEX
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D Door Central door locks .................................................... 1-8
Door locks ................................................................ 1-7
Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ............... 1-7
Drink Holder .............................................................. 1-69
Drive Belts ................................................................ 6-27
Driving Economical driving ................................................. 2-17
Smooth cornering ................................................... 2-18
Winter driving ......................................................... 2-18
EEmission Control Syst em ........................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ....................................... 2-3
Compartment ........................................................... 6-2
Coolant ................................................................... 6-13
Coolant temperature gauge ................................... 1-57
If the engine overheats ............................................ 3-4
Number .................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-7
Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ........................... 2-2F Fog Light
Front ....................................................................... 1-67
Rear ....................................................................... 1-67
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ............................................ 1-14
Adjustable headrest s .............................................. 1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rear ward..................... 1-14
Adjusting seatback angle .......................................1-14
Lumbar support control .................. ........................ 1-16
Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-16
Seat warmer ........................................................... 1-17
Fuel
Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge .................................................................... 1-56
Recommendations ................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ...................................................... 1-80
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-28
Fuse Panel description ............................................. 6-42
G General Checks .......................................................... 6-6
Glove Box ................................................................. 1-74

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14WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES
CAUTION:
Engine coolant anti freeze must not be used in the windscreen washersystem since damage to the paintwork may result. Undiluted windscreen washer addi-tive must not be allowed to come into contact with the paintwork. If spillage occurs, flush the affectedarea immediately with water. Do not operate the windscreen washer for more than 15 seconds continuouslyor when the reservoir is empty since damage to the washer pump will result.
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The level of windscreen washer fluid available should be checked on a daily basis. The level of fluid will be visible through the side of the reservoir. Whenthe fluid is to be replenished, only a proprietary screen wash additive should be used and in the concentration rec-ommended by the manufacturer. The windscreen washer reservoir has a total capacity of 3 litres.
SG090A2-E
G080A01A-EAT The wiper blades should be carefully inspected from time to time and cleanedto remove accumulations of road film or other debris. To clean the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge or clothwith a mild soap or detergent and water. If the wipers continue to streak or smear the glass, replace them with genuineHyundai replacement. NOTE:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry
glass since rapid wear and damage to the windscreen glass may result.
o Keep the blade rubber out of con-
tact with petroleum products suchas engine oil, petrol, etc.
HEF119 HLC5007
WINDSCREEN WASHER RES- ERVOIR REPLENISHMENT

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INDEX
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Driving Economical driving ................................................. 2-16
Smooth cornering ................................................... 2-17
Winter motoring ...................................................... 2-17
E Emission Control Syst em ........................................... 7-2
Engine Before starting the engine ....................................... 2-3
Compartment ........................................................... 6-2
Coolant ..................................................................... 6-9
Coolant temperature gauge ................................... 1-46
If the engine overheats ............................................ 3-5
Number .................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-5
Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ........................... 2-2
FFog Light Front ....................................................................... 1-56
Rear ....................................................................... 1-56
Front Seats
Head restraint adjustment...................................... 1-14
Lumbar support adjustment ................................... 1-14
Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-15
Seat rake adj ustment............................................. 1-13
Seat recline adjustment .............. ...........................1-13Fuel
Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge .................................................................... 1-46
Recommendations ................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ...................................................... 1-68
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-24
Fuse Panel description ............................................. 6-37
G Glove Box ................................................................. 1-63
H Hazard Warning System ........................................... 1-55
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................6-28
Headlight Leveling Device Syst em ...........................1-54
Heated Rear Window ................................................ 1-55
Heating and Cooling Control ..................................... 1-72
Heating and Ventilation ............................................. 1-73
Air flow control ....................................................... 1-74
Air intake control .................................................... 1-73
Bi-level heating ....................................................... 1-77
Defrost/Defogging .................................................. 1-77
Fan speed control .................................................. 1-73
Temperature control ............................................... 1-76
High-Mounted Rear Stop light.................................... 1-66
Horn .......................................................................... 1-71