2012 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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Operation MaintenanceSpecifications
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.
However, in line with the Hyundai policy of continual product improvement,
the right to amend or change specifications without prior notice or obliga-
tion to incorporate such amendments or changes into vehicles already pro-
duced, is reserved.
This manual applies to all current Hyundai models and includes descrip-
tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your spe-
cific vehicle.

F2Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way without the approval of Hyundai. Any modifications
may adversely affect the safety, durability and performance of your Hyundai. In addition, those com-
ponents which are subjected to modification or are added to the vehicle specification, and any result-
ant consequential damage will not be covered by the vehicle manufacturer's warranty.
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible
for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio to adversely affect electronic systems. For this rea-
son, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult your
Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO OR MOBILE TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

F3
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
✽✽

NOTICE
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
WARNING
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other
persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.

F4FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discerning people who drive Hyundai.
The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care-
fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note : If for any reason in the future you should sell your Hyundai, please leave this manual in the vehicle for the new owner's use.
Copyright 2011 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieva l
system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.
CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on
Page 8-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.

F5
Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same
parts used by Hyundai Motor
Company to manufacture vehicles.
They are designed and tested for the
optimum safety, performance, and reli-
ability to our customers.
2. Why should you use genuine parts? Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi-
neered and built to meet rigid manu-
facturing requirements. Using imita-
tion, counterfeit or used salvage parts
is not covered under the Hyundai New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other
Hyundai warranty. In addition, any damage to or failure of
Hyundai Genuine Parts caused by the
installation or failure of an imitation,
counterfeit or used salvage part is not
covered by any Hyundai Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are purchas- ing Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts
Logo on the package (see below).
Hyundai Genuine Parts that are
exported are packaged with labels
written only in English.
Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold
through authorised Hyundai Dealerships.
A100A01L A100A02LA100A04LA100A03L

The compliance plate shows that your vehicle has been tested and found to comply with all relevant
Australian Design Rules (ADR's) applicable at its date of manufacture.
Any part, that is subject to these ADR's, must not be removed or altered and is to be maintained in
good order at all times for the vehicle to be roadworthy and re-registerable by all registerable author-
ities.
Consult an Authorised Hyundai Dealer before conducting any repairs that may affect these areas or
if requiring further classification on design rules or safety features. Failure to observe the above warn-
ing may render the vehicle compliance invalid and result in personal injury which may have otherwise
been avoided.
AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULES
F6

1 2 3 4 5 6 78IIntroduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety system of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents

1
How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-3
Vehicle run-in process / 1-6Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7
Introduction