2008 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
Oil & Grease Standard
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other
brands meeting the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..PSF-3
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiatorSAE 5W-20, 5W-30
SAE 10W-30 [ABOVE 0°F (-18°C)]
LUBRICATION CHART
Item
Engine oil
Recommends
TransaxleManual
Auto
Power steering
Brake fluid
CoolantManual
Transaxle
Automatic
Transaxle
J080A01MC-AAT
Q'ty (US.QTS)(Imp.qts, liter)
Drain and refill
Without oil filter : 3.17 (2.6, 3.0)
With oil filter : 3.48 (2.9, 3.3)
2 (1.67, 1.9)
6.44 (5.3, 6.1)
As required
As required
5.49 (4.5, 5.2)
5.60 (4.6, 5.3)

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A
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS) ....................................................................1-41
Curtain airbag .................................................................1-56
Driver's and passenger's front airbag ............................1-42
Occupant classification system ......................................1-49
Side impact airbag .........................................................1-54
Air Cleaner Filter .................................................................. 6-9
Air Conditioning
Care.................................................................................6-14
Operation............................................................ 1-113, 6-15
Switch............................................................................1-113
Antenna ............................................................................1-121
Ashtray................................................................................1-83
Audio System ...................................................................1-122
B
Battery .................................................................................6-19
Binding Arbitration .............................................................8-18
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .........................................2-13
Checking the brakes ......................................................6-13
Fluid.................................................................................6-13
Practices..........................................................................2-14
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................... 1-3C
Care of Cassette Tapes ...................................................1-119
Care of Discs ....................................................................1-119
Cargo Area Cover ............................................................1-102
Catalytic Converter ............................................................... 7-3
Child Restraint System ......................................................1-31
Installing a child restraint system with
"Tether Anchorage" system ...........................................1-33
Securing a child restraint system with "ISOFIX" system1-35
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock .......................................... 1-6
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................1-83
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................... 1-116, 6-15
Clock...................................................................................1-83
Combination Light
Headlight flasher ............................................................1-77
Headlight switch .............................................................1-76
High-beam switch ...........................................................1-77
Lane change signal ........................................................1-76
Parking light auto off ......................................................1-77
Turn signal operation .....................................................1-76
Consumer Information .......................................................8-15
Cooling Fans ......................................................................6-20
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior ......................................................... 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .......................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ........................................................ 4-4

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D
Defrosting/Defogging........................................... 1-112, 1-115
Door
Central door locks ............................................................ 1-7
Door locks ......................................................................... 1-4
Door ajar warning light and chime ................................1-66
Locking and unlocking front door with a key .................. 1-5
Drink Holder .......................................................................1-85
Driving
Economical driving .........................................................2-15
Smooth cornering ...........................................................2-16
Winter driving ..................................................................2-16
E
Emission Control System ..................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ................................................ 2-3
Compartment.................................................................... 6-2
Coolant .............................................................................. 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge ...........................................1-70
If the engine overheats ..................................................... 3-4
Number............................................................................. 8-3
Oil ...................................................................................... 6-4
Starting.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! .................................. 2-2F
Fan Speed Control ...........................................................1-106
Fog Light
Front ................................................................................1-83
Front Seats
Adjustable headrests ......................................................1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................1-14
Adjusting seatback angle ...............................................1-14
Seat cushion height adjustment ................................... 1-16
Fuel
Capacity............................................................................ 9-2
Gauge..............................................................................1-70
Recommendations............................................................ 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ..............................................................1-97
Fuse Panel Description .....................................................6-29
Fuses..................................................................................6-16
G
General Checks ................................................................... 6-3
Glove Box ...........................................................................1-91
H
Hazard Warning System ....................................................1-82
Headlight
Replacement...................................................................6-22
Switch..............................................................................1-76

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Heating and Cooling Control ..........................................1-105
Air flow control ............................................................. 1-107
Air intake control switch ...............................................1-106
Defrosting/Defogging....................................................1-112
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................1-106
Temperature control .....................................................1-110
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................1-95
Hood Release ....................................................................1-96
Horn..................................................................................1-104
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ............................1-60
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................1-81
Interior Light .......................................................................1-89
J
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 3-3
K
Key ........................................................................................ 1-4
If you lose your keys ......................................................3-20
Positions............................................................................ 2-4L
Light Bulb Wattage .............................................................6-28
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................6-22
Lubrication Chart .................................................................. 9-4
Luggage Net ....................................................................1-101
M
Maintenance Intervals .......................................................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................ 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................. 5-6
Scheduled maintenance .................................................. 5-4
Service requirements ........................................................ 5-2
Maintenance Precautions.................................................... 6-4
Map Light ............................................................................1-89
Mirrors
Day/Night inside rearview mirror ...................................1-94
Outside rearview .............................................................1-92
Multi Box .............................................................................1-91
O
Odometer/Trip Odometer ...................................................1-71
Outside Rearview Mirror ....................................................1-92
P
Parking Brake .....................................................................1-94
Power Outlet .......................................................................1-84
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................6-21

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R
Rear Seat
Folding rear seatbacks ...................................................1-18
Warning...........................................................................1-22
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................1-82
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................................8-18
S
Seat
Front ................................................................................1-14
Rear.................................................................................1-17
Seat Belts ...........................................................................1-22
3-Point system ................................................................1-26
Adjusting your seat belt ..................................................1-28
Care of seat belts ...........................................................1-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...................................................1-39
Precautions.....................................................................1-22
Speedometer......................................................................1-71
Starting Procedure ............................................................... 2-5
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ................................................1-104
Stereo Sound System ......................................................1-117
Sun Visor ..........................................................................1-102
Sunglass Holder ................................................................1-90
Sunroof...............................................................................1-86T
Tachometer.........................................................................1-71
Theft-Alarm System .............................................................. 1-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 3-5
Tires
All season tires ...............................................................8-10
Balancing........................................................................8-12
Chains.............................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire .........................................................3-11
Checking the inflation pressure ....................................... 8-5
If you have a flat tire .......................................................3-11
Information........................................................................ 8-3
Maintenance...................................................................8-13
Pressure............................................................................ 8-3
Replacement...................................................................8-12
Rotation...........................................................................8-11
Sidewall labeling.............................................................. 8-6
Snow tires .......................................................................8-10
Spare tire ........................................................................3-10
Terminology and definitions ............................................. 8-8
Traction...........................................................................8-12
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ........................................................2-20
Emergency......................................................................3-18
If your vehicle must be towed ........................................3-16

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Transaxle
Automatic.......................................................................... 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ................................6-11
Manual.............................................................................. 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking .......................................6-11
Trip Computer ....................................................................1-73
Trip Odometer ....................................................................1-72
Trunk Lid/Tail Gate .............................................................1-99
Remote trunk lid release ..............................................1-100
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................... 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit .............................................................2-20
Vehicle Specifications .......................................................... 9-1
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................1-64
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle ...............................8-15
Windows.............................................................................1-11
Window lock ....................................................................1-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ..............................1-78
Adjustable Intermittent wiper operation .........................1-80
Mist wiper operation .......................................................1-80
Rear window wiper and washer ....................................1-81
Washer reservoir ............................................................6-10
Windshield washer operation ........................................1-79
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................... 6-9

A000A01A-AATThis Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.
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