2011 Hyundai Accent maintenance

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CHECKING THE BATTERY
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flushthe affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medi- cal assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible. While you are being driven toget medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat araw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get medical assistance as soon as pos- sible.
While batteries are being charged (ei- ther by a battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator), they produce ex-plosive gases. Always observe these warnings to reduce the risk of injury:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, care- fully observe the following precau-tions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poi- sonous and highly corrosive. Be carefulnot to spill it on yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, imme- diately do the following:
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NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled
up from the fuse panel, the warn- ing chime, audio, clock and inte-rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be reset after replacement.- Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connector is pulled up, the battery can stillbe discharged by operation of the headlights or other electrical de-vices.

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o When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the bat- tery when the battery cables areconnected.
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.An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and humanhealth. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.

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G220B01A-AAT Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine coolant fan should come on automatically if the engine coolanttemperature is high. G220C01TB-GAT Checking Condenser Cooling Fan When the air conditioning is in opera- tion, the condenser cooling fan comeson automatically, being controlled by
the engine ECU.
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Use extremecaution when working near the blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not injured by a rotating fanblade. As the engine coolant temper- ature decreases the fan will automat- ically shut off. This is a normal con-dition. The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly. To check the power steering fluid level,be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the "MAX"and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir.
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
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Horizontal
aimingVertical
aiming
5. Open the bonnet.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the centre of each headlight beam pat- tern) and the horizontal line (through the centre of each headlight beampattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw a horizontal parallel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with aphillips screwdriver - HORIZONTALAIMING.
HEADLIGHT 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). G290A03MC
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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If the vehicle has had front body repair and the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming shouldbe checked using an aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to centre line of the body and is aligned with point "P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the centre of headlights.
G290B01MCA-DAT Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement
SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal centre line of headlightsfrom ground. : 665 mm (26.18 in) "W" Distance between each headlight centre.: 1,170 mm (46.06 in) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are tested against.: 3,000 mm (118.11 in)
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H
H Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line
Vertical line30 mm
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.
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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.
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.
o After heavy, driving rain or wash- ing, headlight and taillight lensescould appear frosty. This condi- tion is caused by the temperaturedifference between the lamp in- side and outside. This is similar to the condensation on your win-dows inside your vehicle during the rain and doesn’t indicate a problem with your vehicle. If thewater leaks into the lamp bulb circuitry, have the vehicle checked by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
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Turn signal light
Headlight Fog light
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Headlight Turn signal light
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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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.
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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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3. Remove the nuts of the rear combi-
nation light with a spanner.
G270D01MC-DAT Rear Combination Light
1. Open the boot lid (4 Door) or tailgate (3 Door).
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2. Remove the cover on the inside of
luggage trim.
4 Door
4 Door 5. To replace the rear combination light,
take it out from the bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise.
(1) Stop/Tail Light(2) Turn Signal Light (3) Back-up Light
(4) Rear Fog Light
6. Install the new bulb.
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4 Door
3 Door
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Detach the rear combination lamp by pulling it out (4 Door) or remove the mounting screws of the rear combi- nation lamp with a phillips screw-driver (3 Door).
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