2007 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
G010A01MC-GAT Gasoline Engine (1.4L)
1. Engine coolant reservoir ....... 6-11
2. Engine oil filler cap ................. 6-8
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-17
4. Air cleaner ........................... 6-12
5. Fuse/Relay box .................... 6-206. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-14
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed) .......................... 6-24
8. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8 9. Radiator
cap ......................... 6-10
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (If Installed) ............ 6-16
11. Battery ................................. 6-22
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handletools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is notdamaged.
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G010B01MC-GAT Gasoline Engine (1.6L)
1. Engine coolant reservoir .......
6-11
2. Engine oil filler cap ................. 6-8
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-17
4. Air cleaner ........................... 6-125. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-14
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed) .......................... 6-24
7. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8 8. Radiator
cap ......................... 6-10
9. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (If Installed) ............ 6-16
10. Battery ................................. 6-22
11. Fuse/Relay box .................... 6-20
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handletools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is notdamaged.
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G010C01MC-GAT Diesel Engine (1.5L)
G010C01MC
1. Engine coolant reservoir ....... 6-11
2. Engine oil filler cap................. 6-8
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-17
4. Air cleaner ........................... 6-12
5. Relay box ............................. 6-20 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-14
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If Installed) .......................... 6-24
8. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8 9. Radiator
cap ......................... 6-10
10. Fuse box .............................. 6-20
11. Battery ................................. 6-22
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handletools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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G020A01A-AAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo-
nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air cleaner filter condition G020C01A-AAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater system operation
(and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking
brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)
GENERAL CHECKS

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G020D01TG-GAT Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.Several procedures should be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer. NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur- ing the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. Youcan be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures. If you lack sufficientknowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work, have it done by an autho-rized Hyundai dealer.
o Working under the hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or looseclothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and result in injury. Therefore, if you mustrun the engine while working un- der the hood, make certain that you remove all jewelry (especiallyrings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose cloth-ing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
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 G030B01JM

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G030B01MC
G030B03FC-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: CH-4 or ABOVE ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE
NOTE:
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.
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.)

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G030D01MC-GAT Adding Oil Gasoline Engine
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to the normal operating tem-perature and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off. Wait about five minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it again. Thennote the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should be between the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
Diesel Engine
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Be very careful not to touch the radia- tor hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burnyou.OMC055005
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G030C02JM-GAT To Check the Oil Level Gasoline Engine Diesel Engine
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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 cylinder wall when a piston moves down- wards in the cylinder. High negativepressure generated during engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion chamber.This oil with some oil of the cylinder wall is burned by the high tempera- ture combustion gases during thecombustion process.
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 acceptablemanner. 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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Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periodsof time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
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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)/1.5 liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia-tor hose when adding the engine oilas it may be hot enough to burn you. CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oilby using a funnel. Do not overfill soas not to damage engine.
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