2010 Hyundai Accent brakes

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatic transaxleshould never be towed from the rearwith the front wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage to the transaxle.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground.
D080D01MC-GAT EMERGENCY TOWING
For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface. Thiscould result in serious damage to your car.
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Front (If Installed)
Rear Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels, drive train, axles, steering orbrakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off) orin the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towed car to steer it and operate the brakes. NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
17IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
D120A01A-GAT If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers can make you a new key if you have your key number. If you lock the keys inside your car andyou cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai dealers can use special tools to open the door for you. Information about the key of immobi- lizer system (If Installed) will be foundon page 1-5.
CAUTION : (Automatic transaxle)
o If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering is un- locked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position. A drivermust be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.
o To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit the ve-hicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)when towing.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE BRAKES
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G120B01A-AAT Checking the Brake Fluid Level
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Because brakes are essential to the safe operation of the car, it is sug-gested that they be checked and inspected by your Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be checked andinspected for wear at those inter- vals specified in the vehicle mainte- nance schedule in Section 5.
WARNING:
Use caution when handling brakefluid. It can damage your vision if itgets into your eyes. It will also dam- age your vehicle's paint if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
G120D01A-AAT To Check the Fluid Level
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The fluid level in the brake fluid reser- voir should be checked periodically.The level should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. If the level is at or below the"MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it up to "MAX". Do not overfill.
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G120E02A-AAT Adding Brake Fluid
WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a sealedcontainer. Do not allow the fluid can or reservoir to remain open any longer than required. This will pre-vent entry of dirt and moisture which can damage the brake system and cause improper operation. To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt then unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour the recommendedfluid into the reservoir. Do not overfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser- voir and tighten.

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A Airbag ........................................................................ 1-44
Curtain airbag ......................................................... 1-53
Driver's and passenger's front airbag ...................... 1-45
Passenger’s front airbag ON/OFF switch ............... 1-49
Side impact airbag .................................................. 1-51
Air Cleaner Filter ........................................................ 6-12
Air Conditioning Care ........................................................................ 6-18
Operation .............................................................. 1-112
Switch ................................................................... 1-112
Antenna ................................................................... 1-125
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-86
Audio System .......................................................... 1-126
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ...... 1-114
Air flow control ...................................................... 1-117
Air intake control switch ....................................... 1-116
Fan speed control ................................................. 1-116
Operation .............................................................. 1-115
BBattery ....................................................................... 6-22
Brake
Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-13
Checking the brakes ............................................... 6-17
Fluid ........................................................................ 6-17
Practices ................................................................ 2-18
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .................................... 1-5
Bulbs Replacem ent .................................................... 6-27
Bulbs W attage ........................................................... 6-34C
Care of Cassette Tapes ..........................................
1-123
Care of Discs .......................................................... 1-123
Cargo Area Cover .................................................... 1-101
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................... 1-9
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-34
Cigarette Lighter ........................................................ 1-84
Climate Control Air Filter ................................ 1-120, 6-19
Clock ......................................................................... 1-84
Clutch
Checking the cluch fluid ......................................... 6-18
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-24
Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................. 4-4
DDoor Central door locks .................................................. 1-10
Door locks ................................................................ 1-8 Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ................ 1-8
Drink Holder ............................................................... 1-86
Driving
Economical driving ................................................. 2-19
Smooth corneri ng .................................................... 2-21
Winter driving .......................................................... 2-21