2009 Hyundai Accent maintenance

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS8
F070H01A-AATo Rear Brake Drums/Linings,
Parking BrakeCheck the rear brake drums and linings
for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken
parts, and excessive wear. Inspect the
parking brake system including the park-
ing brake lever and cables. For detailed
service procedures, refer to the Shop
Manual.F070F01A-AATo Brake Hoses and LinesVisually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
F070G02A-AATo Brake FluidCheck brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between
"MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the
reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid
conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.F070E06A-AATo Automatic Transaxle FluidThe fluid level should be in the “HOT”
range of the dipstick, after the engine and
transaxle are at normal operating tem-
perature. Check the automatic transaxle
fluid level with the engine running and
the transaxle in neutral, with the parking
brake properly applied. Use 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. when adding or chang-
ing fluid. Using the wrong ATF may result
in damage to the ATM.
F070D01A-AATo Manual Transaxle OilInspect the manual transaxle oil accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
NOTE:
If the oil level is low, check for possible
leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.F060E01A-AATo Timing BeltInspect all parts related to the timing belt
for damage and deformation. Replace
any damaged parts immediately.F070C01A-AATo CoolantThe coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.

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F070M01A-AATo Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball JointWith the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the steer-
ing wheel. Check the linkage for bends or
damage. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.
F070L01A-AATo Suspension Mounting BoltsCheck the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.F070K01A-AATo Exhaust Pipe and MufflerVisually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.F070J01A-AATo Brake Pads, Calipers and RotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
F070Q01A-AATo Air Conditioning RefrigerantCheck the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage. Check
air conditioning performance according
to the relevant shop manual if necessary.F070P01A-AATo Driveshafts and BootsCheck the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Re-
place any damaged parts and, if neces-
sary, repack the grease.
F070N01A-AATo Power Steering Pump, Belt and
HosesCheck the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Replace
any damaged or leaking parts immedi-
ately. Inspect the power steering belt for
evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear,
oiliness and proper tension. Replace or
adjust it if necessary.

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CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
NOTICEF080A01NF-AATPerchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials, such
as airbag inflators, seatbelt pretensioners
and keyless remote entry batteries, must
be disposed of according to Title 22 Cali-
fornia Code of Regulations Section
67384.10 (a).

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 Brakes ..................................................6-13
Air Conditioning Care..................................................6-14
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .......................6-15
Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................6-16
Checking the Battery..................................................6-19
Power Steering Fluid Level .........................................6-21
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-22
Bulb Wattages.............................................................6-27
Fuse Panel Description...............................................6-28
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENTG010A01MC-AAT1. Engine oil filler cap .................. 6-6
2. Brake fluid reservoir ...............6-13
3. Air cleaner filter ........................ 6-8
4. Fuse/Relay box .......................6-165. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir cap ...........................6-10
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If Installed) .............................6-21
7. Engine oil level dipstick ........... 6-58. Radiator cap ............................. 6-7
9. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If Installed) ................6-12
10. Engine coolant reservoir .......... 6-7
11. Battery .....................................6-19
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing
the engine, you should handle
tools and other heavy objects
carefully so that the plastic
cover of the engine is not dam-
aged.
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GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Light 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, including
clutchoperation
o Automatic transaxle operation, includ-
ing "Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation
If you notice anything that does not oper-
ate correctly or appear to be functioning
correctly, inspect it carefully and seek
assistance from your Hyundai dealer if
service is needed.
G020A01A-AATEngine 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 components)
o Power steering fluid level and condi-
tion
o Battery condition
o Air cleaner filter condition
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tight-
ness
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)

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OILG030A01A-AATEngine oil is essential to the performance
and service of the engine. It is suggested
that you check the oil level at least once
a week in normal use and more often if
you are on a trip or driving in severe
conditions.G030B01O-AATRecommended OilThe engine oil quality should meet the
following classification.
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
G030B01JM-U
MAINTENANCE PRECAU-
TIONS
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G020D01TG-GATImproper or incomplete service may re-
sult in problems. This section gives in-
structions only for the maintenance items
that are easy to perform.
Several procedures should be done by
an authorized Hyundai dealer.
NOTE:
Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage.WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. You can
be seriously injured while perform-
ing some maintenance procedures.
If you lack sufficient knowledge and
experience or the proper tools and
equipment to do the work, have it
done by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
o Working under the hood with the en-
gine running is dangerous. It be-
comes even more dangerous when
you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
These can become entangled in
moving parts and result in injury.
Therefore, if you must run the engine
while working under the hood, make
certain that you remove all jewelry
(especially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose clothing
before getting near the engine or
cooling fans.

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G030C01JM-AATTo Check the Oil LevelBefore checking the oil, warm up the
engine to the normal operating tempera-
ture and be sure it is parked on level
ground. Turn the engine off.
Wait five minutes, then remove the dip-
stick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick
and withdraw it again. Then note the
highest level the oil has reached on the
dipstick. It should be between the upper
("F") and lower ("L") range.
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NOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-20
(5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is
preferred regardless of regional op-
tion and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine oil
is not available, secondary recom-
mended engine oil for corresponding
temperature range can be used.
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WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia-
tor hose when checking the engine oil
as it may be hot enough to burn you.