2007 Hyundai Accent towing

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment(3). 1)
2)3)
dolly
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CAUTION:
o When towing the vehicle, take care not to cause damage to the bumper or underbody of the vehicle.
o Do not tow with sling type truck as this may cause damage to thebumper or underbody of the ve- hicle.
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IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED
D080A01O-GAT If your vehicle has to be towed, it should be done by your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck service. This will help assure that your vehicle is notdamaged in towing. Also, professionals are generally aware of local laws gov- erning towing. In any case, rather thanrisk damage to your car, it is suggested that you show this information to the tow truck operator. Be sure that a safetychain system is used and that all local laws are observed. It is recommended that your vehicle betowed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
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o Your vehicle can be damaged if towed incorrectly!
o Be sure the transaxle is in neutral.
o When the engine will not start, be sure the steering is unlocked byplacing the key in the "ACC" posi-tion.

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o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatic transaxleshould never be towed from the rearwith the front wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage to the transaxle.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground.
D080D01MC-GAT EMERGENCY TOWING For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface. Thiscould result in serious damage to your car.
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Front
Rear
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1) If the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released.
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
2) If any of the loaded wheels or sus- pension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with thefront wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
o Manual Transaxle: If you do not use a towing dolly, placethe ignition key in the "ACC" position and put the transaxle in "N (Neutral)".
CAUTION:
Do not tow with the key removed orin the "LOCK" position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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CAUTION
It should be tightened firmly with your fingers until there is no more play in the towing hole. Towing hookis located in the jack case on the spare tire.
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(3)Attach a tow cable, chain or strap to the towing hook on the front bumper.
NOTE: Place the towing hook & towing hole cover in its original position when not in use.
(2)Take out the towing hook from the jack case. To mount the towing hook, rotate it clockwise.
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Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels, drive train, axles, steering orbrakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off) orin the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towed car to steer it and operate the brakes. NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
(1)Open the towing hole cover by push-
ing it with your finger.
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How to Use Front Towing Hook
NOTE: The jack case is located on the spare tire in the trunk or luggage compart- ment.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (
GASOLINE)
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (DIESEL) AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS
TIMING BELT (GASOLINE)
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/ LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLUID CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER R R R RR
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RR R
European Community Only Except European Community
MAINTENANCE ITEM
EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHS EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHSEVERY 5,000 KM OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 60,000 KM OR 48 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 15,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 100,000 KM EVERY 45,000 KMEVERY 40,000 KM MORE FREQUENTLY A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K C, E B, HB, D, E, F, G C, D, G, H C, D, G, H C, D, E, F C, D, E, F A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C, E
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING
CONDITION
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
F040A02MC-GAT The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the
chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
European Community Only Except European Community
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSA - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8km(5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16km(10miles) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C(90°F) G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 Km/h(100 MPH)K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Your Hyundai is delivered with the fol- lowing: Spare tire and wheel Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar, Spanner, Screwdriver Jack, Towing hook OMC045006
SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
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INDEX
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Rear Seat .................................................................. 1-18
Folding rear seatbacks ........................................... 1-19
Rear Window Defroster Switch .................................. 1-77
S Seats ......................................................................... 1-14
Front seat ............................................................... 1-15
Rear seat ................................................................ 1-18
Rear seat entry ....................................................... 1-18
Seat warmer ........................................................... 1-17
Seat Belts 2-Point type ............................................................ 1-29
3-Point system ....................................................... 1-27
Adjustabl e height .................................................... 1-26
Adjusting your seat belt ................................. 1-28, 1-29
Care of seat belts ................................................... 1-25
Precautions ............................................................. 1-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ........................................... 1-40
Spectacle Ca se ......................................................... 1-85
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-67
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .......................................... 1-98
Stereo Sound System ............................................. 1-116
Sun Visor ................................................................... 1-96
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-81
Sunshade ................................................................... 1-81T Tachometer
................................................................ 1-67
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-9
Tires Balancing .................................................................. 8-6
Chains ...................................................................... 8-5
If you have a flat tire ................................................ 3-6
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire .................................................................. 3-5
Traction ..................................................................... 8-6
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................ 2-23
Emergency ............................................................. 3-14
If your vehicle must be towed ................................ 3-13
Trailer or Vehicle towing ............................................ 2-23
Transaxle Automatic ................................................................. 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ......................... 6-15
Manual ...................................................................... 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking ................................ 6-14
Trip Computer ............................................................ 1-69
Trip Odometer ............................................................ 1-68
Trunk Lid/Tail gate ..................................................... 1-94