2008 Hyundai Accent lights

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI64
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS
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ABS Service Reminder Indi-
cator (SRI) (If Installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion, the Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will
come on and then go off in a few seconds.
If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on
while driving, or does not come on when
the key is turned to the "ON" position, this
indicates that there may be a problem
with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by your Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible. The normal braking system will still
be operational, but without the assis-
tance of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:
If both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake
fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or
come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D. (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and
have your vehicle checked by your
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
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O/D OFF Indicator
(Automatic Transaxle only)
When the overdrive switch is turned on,
the overdrive off indicator will go out. This
amber indicator will be illuminated when
the overdrive switch is turned off.B260D01A-AAT
Turn Signal Indicator
Lights
The blinking green arrow on the instru-
ment panel shows the direction indicated
by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on
but does not blink, blinks more rapidly
than normal, or does not blink at all, a
malfunction in the turn signal system is
indicated. Your dealer should be con-
sulted for repairs.B260F01A-AAT
High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on
whenever the headlights are switched to
the high beam or flash position.
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SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
The SRS warning light comes on for
approximately 6 seconds after the key is
turned to the "ON" position or after the
engine is started, after which it will go out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is
not working properly. If the AIRBAG warn-
ing light does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on after operating for about
6 seconds when you turned the ignition
key to the "ON" position or started the
engine, or if it comes on while driving,
have the SRS inspected by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.

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NOTE:If the red engine coolant temperature
indicator light illuminates, it indicates
overheating that may damage the en-
gine.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light
(If Installed)
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is un-
der pressure and could erupt and cause
severe burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before removing the radiator cap.
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These indicator lights show the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the igni-
tion switch is ON. Red indicator light illu-
minates if the temperature of the engine
coolant is above 253.4±37.4°F
(123±3°C). Blue indicator light Illuminates
if the temperature of the engine coolant is
below 131±37.4°F (55±3°C).
If the red indicator light illuminates, pull
over and stop as soon as possible and
turn off the engine. Then open the hood
and check the coolant level (See "If the
engine overheats" on the page 3-4.) and
the water pump drive belt. If you suspect
cooling system trouble, have your cool-
ing system checked by a Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
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WARNING:
Significantly low tire pressure makes
the vehicle unstable and can contribute
to loss of vehicle control and increased
braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure tires
will cause the tires to overheat and fail.
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Low Tire Pressure Telltale
(If Installed)
The low tire pressure telltale comes on for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the "ON" position.
If the warning light does not come on, or
continuously remains on after comming
on for about 3 seconds when you turned
the ignition key to the "ON" position, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
working properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
This warning light will also illuminate one
or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. You should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible. If the warning
light illuminates while driving, reduce ve-
hicle speed immediately and stop the
vehicle.
Avoid hard braking and overcorrecting at
the steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the
proper pressure as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire information placard.

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B270A01A-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING
SOUNDThe front disc brake pads have wear
indicators that should make a high-pitched
squealing or scraping noise when new
pads are needed. The sound may come
and go or be heard all the time when the
vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Expensive rotor damage will result
if the worn pads are not replaced. See
your Hyundai dealer immediately.
B900A01A-AATLIGHTS ON WARNING SOUNDThe warning chime sounds when the tail
lights are on and the driver side door is
open. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging by warning you when the car is
left with the tail lights on. The chime
sounds until the tail lights are turned off.
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TPMS (Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System) Malfunction
Indicator (If Installed)
TPMS malfunction indicator comes on for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the "ON" position. If the warning light
does not come on, or continuously re-
mains on after comming on for about 3
seconds when you turned the ignition key
to the "ON" position, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System is not working porperly.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon
as possible.
The warning light also comes on and
stays on when there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
If this happens, the system may not moni-
tor the tire pressure. Have the system
checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
WARNING:
o The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors.
o If you feel any vehicle instability, im-
mediately take your foot off the ac-
celerator, apply the brakes gradu-
ally and with light force, and slowly
move to a safe position off the road.

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To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on
the end of the multi-function switch. The first
position turns on the parking lights, side-
lights, tail lights and instrument panel lights.
The second position turns on the headlights.NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
to turn on the headlights.B340C05A-AATHeadlight Switch
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B340B01A-AATLane Change SignalTo indicate a lane change, move the
lever up or down to a point where it
begins flashing.
The lever will automatically return to the
center position when released.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHT
SWITCHB340A01A-AATCOMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND LOW-BEAM
SWITCH
Turn Signal OperationPulling down on the lever causes the turn
signals on the left side of the car to blink.
Pushing upward on the lever causes the
turn signals on the right side of the car to
blink. As the turn is completed, the lever
will automatically return to the center
position and turn off the turn signals at the
same time. If either turn signal indicator
light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes
on but does not blink, or does not go on
at all, there is a malfunction in the system.
Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb or
see your Hyundai dealer.

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B340E01A-AATHeadlight FlasherTo flash the headlights, pull the switch
lever toward you, then release it. The
headlights can be flashed even though
the headlight switch is in the "OFF" posi-
tion.
B340D01A-AATHigh-Beam Switch
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Parking Light Auto Offo The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the
headlights and parking lights when
the driver removes the ignition key and
opens the driver- side door.
o With this feature, the parklight will be
turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed, per-
form the following :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and
ON again using the light switch on
the steering column.To turn on the headlight high beams,
push the lever forward (away from you).
The High Beam Indicator Light will come
on at the same time. For low beams, pull
the lever back toward you.
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B390A01MC-AATRear Window Wiper and Washer
(If Installed)
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1. : The washer fluid will be sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
operates while the rear window
wiper barrel is placed in this posi-
tion.
2.ON : The rear window wiper starts to
operate continuously.
3.OFF To use the intermittent wiper feature, place
the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With
the switch in this position, the interval
between wipes can be varied from ap-
proximately 1 to 15 seconds by turning
the interval adjuster barrel (1).
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)B410A01A-AATThe instrument panel lights can be made
brighter or dimmer by turning the instru-
ment panel light control knob.
B410A01MC
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Type B
Type A

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HAZARD WARNING SYS-
TEMB370A01A-AATThe hazard warning system should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the car in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. This
causes all turn signal lights to blink. The
hazard warning lights will operate even
though the key is not in the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch a second time.
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CAUTION:
Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of
glass cleaner or use a scraper to re-
move foreign deposits from the inner
surface of the glass as this may cause
damage to the defroster elements.NOTE:The engine must be running for the rear
window defroster to operate.
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The rear window defroster is turned on by
pushing in the switch. To turn the de-
froster off, push the switch a second time.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns itself off after about 20 minutes. To
restart the defroster cycle, push in the
switch again after it has turned itself off.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHB380A01MC-AAT

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
DIGITAL CLOCK
B420A01A-AATFor the cigarette lighter to work, the key
must be in the "ACC" position or the "ON"
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into its socket. When the element has
heated, the lighter will pop out to the
"ready" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in. This can damage the heating element
and create a fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette
lighter, use only a genuine Hyundai re-
placement or its approved equivalent.
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B400A01A-AATThere are three control buttons for the
digital clock. Their functions are:
HOUR - Push "H" to advance the hour
indicated.
MIN - Push "M" to advance the minute
indicated.
RESET - Push "R" to reset minutes to
":00" to facilitate resetting the clock to
the correct time. When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 10 : 30 and 11 : 29
changes the readout to 11 : 00. Pressing
"R" between 11 : 30 and 12 : 29 changes
the readout to 12 : 00.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCHB360A04A-AAT(If Installed)To turn on the front fog lights, push the
switch. They will light when the headlight
switch is in the second position and the
key is in the "ON" position.NOTE:If you turn on the headlight high beams,
the front fog lights will be turned off.
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