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

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Closing the boot
To close, lower the boot lid, then press
down on it until it locks. To be sure the
boot lid is securely fastened, always
check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
The boot lid should be always kept
completely closed whilst the vehi-
cle is in motion. If it is left open or
ajar, poisonous exhaust petroles
may enter the car and serious ill-
ness or death may result.
WARNING
No one should be allowed to occu-
py the boot at any time. The boot is
a very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the boot before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to theboot lift cylinders and attachedhardware if the boot is not closedprior to driving.
WARNING
The boot swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-ing the boot.

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Opening the tailgate
Type A
The tailgate is locked or unlocked byturning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and thanpulling up the hatch.
Type B
The tailgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
When all doors are lock if the tailgate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
tailgate is unlocked. Once the tailgateis opened and then closed, the tailgate
is locked automatically.
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
TAILGATE (5 DOOR)
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail- gate before driving your vehicle.Possible damage may occur to the tailgate lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.
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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
Emergency tailgate safety release (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer-
gency tailgate safety release lever locat-
ed on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
luggage compartment, the tailgate can
be opened by pushing the release lever
and pushing open the tailgate.
WARNING- Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail- gate latch and striker whilst closingthe tailgate. It may damage the tail- gate's latch.

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WARNING
For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the tail-
gate if you are accidentally
locked in the luggage compart-ment.
No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment
of the vehicle at any time. The
luggage compartment is a very
dangerous location in the eventof a crash.
Use the release lever for emer- gencies only. Use with extreme
caution, especially whilst the
vehicle is in motion.

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(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-
dow switch
(3) Rear door (right) power window switch*
(4) Rear door (left) power window switch*
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window up/down* (Driver’s window)
(7) Power window lock switch*
*: if equipped
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power windows
may not work properly due to freezingconditions.
WINDOWS
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Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The
driver has a power window lock switch
which can block the operation of rear
or front (if equipped) windows.
The power windows can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to the
ACC or LOCK position. However, if the
front doors open, the power windows
cannot be operated within the 30 sec-
ond period after ignition key removal
(if equipped: remote keyless entry sys-
tem or smart key).
✽✽ NOTICE
Whilst driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped) in
an open (or partially open position), your
vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffet-
ing or pulsation noise. This noise is a
normal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the following
actions. If the noise occurs with one or
both of the rear windows down, partially
lower both front windows approximate-
ly one inch. If you experience the noise
with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-tion (5).
Auto down window (if equipped) (Driver’s window)
Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position whilst the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
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Auto up/down window (if equipped)
(Driver's window)
Depressing or pulling up the power win-
dow switch momentarily to the second
detent position (6) completely lowers or
lifts the window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position whilst the window is in
operation, pull up or depress and release
the switch to the opposite direction of the
movement.
If the power window is not operated cor-
rectly, the automatic power window sys-
tem must be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Close the window and continue pulling
up on the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the windowis completely closed.
Automatic reversal
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked by an object or part of the body,
the window will detect the resistance and
will stop upward movement. The window
will then lower approximately 30 cm (11.8
in.) to allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
whilst the power window switch is pulled
up continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower approxi-
mately 2.5 cm (1 in.). And if the power
window switch is pulled up continuously
again within 5 seconds after the window
is lowered by the automatic window
reversal feature, the automatic window
reversal will not operate.
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✽✽NOTICE
The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when the
“auto up” feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if thewindow is raised using the halfway posi-
tion on the power window switch.
Power window lock button (if equipped)
The driver can disable the power win- dow switches on the passenger doors
by depressing the power window lock
switch located on the driver’s door toLOCK (pressed).
When the power window lock switch is ON, the driver’s master control
cannot operate the rear or front*
passenger door power windows.
* if equipped
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the power window system, do not
open or close two windows or more at the same time. This willalso ensure the longevity of thefuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door andthe individual door window switch in opposing directions at
the same time. If this is done, the window will stop and cannot beopened or closed.
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WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage. If anobject less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) indiameter is caught between the
window glass and the upper win-
dow channel, the automatic reverse
window may not detect the resist-
ance and will not stop and reversedirection.