2009 Hyundai Accent engine oil

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-3
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-4
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-4
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ................ 6-7
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 6-8
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ..........................6-11
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-11
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-13
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................ 6-14
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-15
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter........................ 6-16
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-17
Checking the Battery ................................................... 6-19
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-21
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................... 6-22
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................... 6-24
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-29
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-30
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2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ......... 6-7
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (With Manual Transaxle) ...... 6-14
3. Engine oil filler cap ................. 6-6
4. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-14
5. Air cleaner filter ...................... 6-8 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-10
7. Power steering fluid reservoir ............................................ 6-21
8. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-5 9. Radiator cap
........................... 6-7
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (If Installed) ............ 6-12
11. Battery ................................. 6-19
12. Fuse/Relay box .................... 6-17

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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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4CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
G030A02O-GAT Recommended Oil Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil levelat least once a week in normal use and more 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
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MAINTENANCE PRECAU- TIONS
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G020D01TG-DAT 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 authorised 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 maintenanceprocedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to dothe work, have it done by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
o Working under the bonnet 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 ininjury. Therefore, if you mustrun the engine while working un- der the bonnet, 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.

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G030C02JM-GAT To Check the Oil Level Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to normal operating tempera- ture 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 thedipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should be betweenthe upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
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.
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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.

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CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil by using a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage engine.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch theradiator hose when adding the en-gine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you. NOTE:
o It is recommended that the engine oil and filter should be changed by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil
in an environmentally acceptablemanner. It is suggested that it be placed in a sealed container and taken to a service station for recla-mation. Do not pour the oil on the ground or put it in with the house- hold trash. WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritationor cancer of the skin if left in contactwith the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon aspossible after handling used oil.
G030D01TG-DAT Adding Oil
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 litre of oil.
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9WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
G080A02A-DAT The wiper blades should be carefully inspected from time to time and cleanedto remove accumulations of road film or other debris. To clean the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge or clothwith a mild soap or detergent and water. If the wipers continue to streak or smear the glass, replace them with GenuineHyundai Replacement parts or their equivalent.
CAUTION:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. This can result in more rapid wear of the wiper blades andmay scratch the glass.
o Keep the blade rubber out of con-
tact with petroleum products suchas engine oil, petrol, etc.
CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a proper air filter in place can resultin excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner
filter, be careful that dust or dirtdoes not enter the air intake. These may result in damage to the air cleaner filter.
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G080B01HR-GAT Replacing the Wiper Blades To replace the wiper blades, raise the wiper to the vertical. To remove the wiper blade
1. Push down the wiper blade with the
locking clip (1) pressed to detach it from the wiper arm. HHR5048
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G100A01MC-DAT Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should be checked at thoseintervals specified in the vehicle main- tenance schedule in Section 5.
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CAUTION:
o Radiator anti-freeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in the washer system because it will damage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be oper- ated if the washer reservoir isempty. This can damage the wash-er fluid pump.
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o Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and can be flammable under cer- tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact the washer fluid or the washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicleor its occupants could occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poi-
sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink windshield washer fluid. Serious injury or death could occur. WARNING:
It is always better to check thetransaxle oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution toavoid burning yourself on hot en- gine or exhaust parts. NOTE: It is recommended that the manual transaxle fluid should be checked by an authorised Hyundai dealer. CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID(AUTOMATIC)
G110A01MC-AAT Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle main- tenance schedule in Section 5. NOTE: Automatic transaxle fluid is basi- cally a red color. As driving distance increases, the fluid color turns dark-ish red gradually. It is normal condi- tion and you should not judge the need to replace based upon thechanging color. You must replace the automatic transaxle fluid in accordance withintervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in section 5.