2009 Hyundai Accent check engine light

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3GENERAL CHECKS
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-DAT 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 Demister, heating system operation
(and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal light operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including hand
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 Sunvisor 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-DAT 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 bonnet lock condition
o Tyre pressure and condition (includ-
ing spare tyre)

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17CHECKING AND REPLAC- ING FUSES
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CAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, never use anything but a new fusible linkwith the same or lower amperage rating. Never use a piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link. Thiscould result in serious damage and create a fire hazard. G200B02HP-AAT Replacing Accessory Fuse The fuse box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be found lowon the dashboard on the driver's side. Inside the box you will find a list show- ing the circuits protected by each fuse.If any of your car's lights or other elec- trical accessories stop working, a blown fuse could be the reason. If the fuse hasburned out, you will see that the metal strip inside the fuse has burned through. If you suspect a blown fuse, follow thisprocedure:
1. Turn off the ignition and all other
switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine
each fuse. Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you (a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in the relay and fuse box of the engine room tosimplify this operation).
3. Be sure to check all other fuses even
if you find one that appears to haveburned out.
G200A01A-AAT Replacing a Fusible Link
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A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from the battery are ever over- loaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could becaused by a short in the system draw- ing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer de-termine the cause, repair the system and replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a fuse box for easyinspection.
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o Never attempt to charge the bat-
tery when the battery cables are connected.
o The electrical ignition system works with high voltage.Never touch these componentswith the engine running or the ignition switched on.
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G210B01Y-AAT Checking the Battery Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corrosion around the battery postsor terminals should be removed using a solution of household baking soda and warm water. After the battery ter-minals are dry, cover them with a light coating of grease.
WARNING:
Always read the following instructions carefully when handling a battery.Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the battery.Hydrogen, which is a highly combustible gas, is always present in battery cells andmay explode if ignited. Keep batteries out of the reach of children becausebatteries contain highly cor- rosive SULFURIC ACID. Do not allow battery acid to con-tact your skin, eyes, cloth- ing or paint finish.
If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least15 minutes and get immedi- ate medical attention. If pos- sible, continue to applywater with a sponge or cloth until medical attention is re- ceived.If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area.If you feel a pain or a burn- ing sensation, get medical attention immediately.Wear eye protection when charging or working near a battery.Always provide ventilation when working in an en- closed space.
o When lifting a plastic-cased bat- tery, excessive pressure on thecase may cause battery acid to leak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or withyour hands on opposite corners.

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22HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G290A03A-DAT Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tyres inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper & rear bumper down several times. Placethe vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tyre, jack, and tools).Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the headlights (low beam).
NOTE:
o Grinding noise from the power
steering pump may be heard im- mediately after the engine is startedin extremely cold conditions (be- low - 20°C). If the noise stops during warm up, there is no ab-normal function in the system. It is due to a power steering fluid characteristic in extremely coldconditions.
o Do not start the engine when the
power steering oil reservoir isempty. G240A01A-DAT POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections forfluid leakage at those intervals speci- fied in the vehicle maintenance sched- ule in Section 5. The power steeringhoses should be replaced if there is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuff- ing or worn spots. Deterioration of thehoses could cause premature failure.

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Headlight
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine bonnet and discon- nect the negative (-) post of the battery.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the
back of the headlight.
o After heavy, driving rain or wash-ing, headlight and taillight lenses could appear frosty. This condi-tion is caused by the temperature difference between the lamp in- side and outside. This is similarto the condensation on your win- dows inside your vehicle during the rain and doesn’t indicate aproblem with your vehicle. If the water leaks into the lamp bulb circuitry, have the vehicle checkedby an authorised Hyundai dealer.
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBS
G260A01MC-DAT Before attempting to replace a light bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position. The next paragraph shows how to reachthe light bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the same number and watt-age rating. All bulbs are available from your Hyundai dealers Parts Department. See page 6-29 for the wattage descrip-tions.
CAUTION:
o Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum products, such as oil, petrol, etc.
o If you don't have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the exper-tise, consult your authorised Hyundai dealer.
! G270A02MC-DAT Headlight, Front Turn Signal Light and Front Fog Light
CAUTION:
o The headlight aiming should be checked by an authorised Hyundai dealer after replacing the head- light bulbs.
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Turn signal light
Headlight Fog light

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Front Turn Signal light
1. Open the engine bonnet and discon- nect the negative (-) post of the battery.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb.
3. Take out the bulb from the bulb holder by turning it counterclock-wise.
4. Install the new bulb.
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!WARNING:
o When removing/replacing halogen bulbs, always handle the metal body of the bulb, not the glass.
o The halogen bulb contains gas
under pressure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye pro- tection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasions or scratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb on only when installed in a headlight. Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dispose of the used bulb with care.
5. Remove the socket cover.
6. Push the bulb spring to remove the
headlight bulb.
7. Remove the protective cap from the replacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic base with the headlight hole. Reattach thebulb spring and install the socket cover. Reconnect the power cord.
8. Use the protective cap and carton to dispose of the old bulb.
9.Check for proper headlight aim.
OMC055022
OMC055023
Front Fog Light (If Installed)
NOTE: It is recommended that the front fog light bulb be replaced by anauthorised Hyundai dealer.

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INDEX
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E Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ...........................2-12
Emission Contro l System ............................................ 7-2
Engine Before starting the engine ........................................ 2-3Compartment ............................................................ 6-2
Coolant ..................................................................... 6-7
If the engine overheats ............................................. 3-4
Number ..................................................................... 8-3
Oil ............................................................................. 6-4 Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ............................ 2-2
FFog Light Front ....................................................................... 1-67
Rear ........................................................................ 1-67
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................. 1-14
Adjustable headrests .............................................. 1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .......................1-14
Adjusting seatback angle ....................................... 1-14
Fuel
Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge ..................................................................... 1-55
Recommendations .................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ...................................................... 1-80
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-17
Fuse Panel description .............................................. 6-30G General Checks
........................................................... 6-3
Glove Box ................................................................. 1-75
H Hand Brake ................................................................ 1-78
Hazard Warning System ............................................ 1-66
Headlight Aiming Adjustment..................................... 6-22
Heating and Cooling Control ......................................1-89
Heating and Ventilation .............................................. 1-90
Air flow control ........................................................ 1-91
Air intake control .................................................... 1-90
Bi-level heati ng ....................................................... 1-94
Demisting/Defogging ............................................... 1-94
Fan speed control ................................................... 1-90
Temperature control ................................................ 1-93
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light................................... 1-79
Horn ........................................................................... 1-87
IImmobiliser System ..................................................... 1-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ..................... 1-46
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .................1-66
Interior Light
Interior light ............................................................. 1-73
Map light ................................................................. 1-73
JJump Starting .............................................................. 3-3