2012 Hyundai Accent power steering

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Vehicle stability management (VSM) (if equipped)
This system provides further enhance-
ments to vehicle stability and steering
responses when a vehicle is driving on a
slippery road or a vehicle detected
changes in coefficient of friction between
right wheels and left wheels when brak-ing.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESP (or
ESC) indicator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability management
is operating properly, you can feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the
effect of brake control and is a normal
operating condition.
The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on bank road such as gradient
or incline
Driving rearward
ESP (or ESC) OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESP (or ESC) OFF but-
ton to turn off the ESP (or ESC), the VSMwill also cancel and the ESP OFF indica-
tor light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESP (or ESC) OFF indicatorlight goes out.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you
don’t cancel the VSM operation by press-
ing the ESP (or ESC) OFF button. It indi-cates that a malfunction has been detect-
ed somewhere in the Electric Power
Steering system or VSM system. If the
ESP (or ESC) indicator light ( ) or EPS
warning light remains on, take your vehi-
cle to an authorised HYUNDAI dealer
and have the system checked.
✽✽ NOTICE
 The VSM is designed to function above approximately 15 km/h (9 mph)
on curves.
 The VSM is designed to function above approximately 30 km/h (18
mph) when a vehicle is braking on a
split-mu road. A split-mu road is
made of surfaces which have different
friction forces between the left and the
right wheel path.
WARNING
The Vehicle Stability Management system is not a substitute for
safe driving practices but a sup-
plementary function only. It is theresponsibility of the driver to
always check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead.
Always hold the steering wheel
firmly whilst driving.
Your vehicle is designed to acti- vate according to the driver’s
intention, even with VSM
installed. Always follow all the
normal precautions for driving at
safe speeds for all conditions –
including driving in inclement
weather and on slippery roads.
Driving with varying tyre or wheel sizes may cause the VSM system
to malfunction. When replacing
tyres, make sure they are the
same size as your original tyres.

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Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is reduced in cross- winds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer perform scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
whilst driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury ordeath.

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What to do in an emergency
Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
Emergency towing precautions
Place the ignition switch in ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi- cle to operate the steering and
brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and drive less than 1.5 km (1
mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If itis below the "HOT" range on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot
add fluid, a towing dolly must beused.
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Air bags ..........................................................................3-34
Air bag warning label ................................................3-53
Air bag warning light ................................................3-37
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-44
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-40
Side air bag ................................................................3-42
Air cleaner ......................................................................7-30
Antenna..........................................................................4-111
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................5-26
Appearance care ..............................................................7-72 Exterior care ..............................................................7-72
Interior care................................................................7-77
Armrest ..............................................................................3-5
Ashtray ..........................................................................4-105
Audio system ................................................................4-111 Antenna ....................................................................4-111
Aux, USB and iPod ................................................4-110
Steering wheel audio control ..................................4-112
Automatic climate control system ..................................4-93 Air conditioning ........................................................4-98
Automatic heating and air conditioning ....................4-94
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-95
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-17 Shift lock system ......................................................5-20
Sports mode ..............................................................5-20 Base kerb weight ............................................................5-47
Battery ............................................................................7-38
Battery saver function......................................................4-72
Before driving....................................................................5-3
Bonnet..............................................................................4-27
Boot ................................................................................4-17
Bottle holders, see cup holders......................................4-106
Brake system ..................................................................5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-26
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-31
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................5-28
Parking brake ............................................................5-24
Power brakes ..............................................................5-23
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ......................5-34
Brake/clutch fluid ............................................................7-25
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-62
Bulb wattage ......................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-8
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Driver's air bag ................................................................3-40
Driving at night ..............................................................5-40
Driving in flooded areas ..................................................5-41
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-41
Economical operation ......................................................5-37
Electric power steering ....................................................4-36
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..................................5-31
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-28
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ......................................4-38
Emergency starting ............................................................6-5
Jump starting................................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-15
Emergency whilst driving..................................................6-3
Emission control system..................................................7-78 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-78
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-78
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-79
Engine compartment ..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-22
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-20
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-8
Engine temperature gauge ..............................................4-45 Engine will not start ..........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control system ..............................7-78
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-79
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-17
Exterior care ....................................................................7-72
Flat tyre..............................................................................6-8
Changing tyres ............................................................6-9
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid ..........................................7-26
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-28
Brake/clutch fluid ......................................................7-25
Folding the rear seat ..........................................................3-8
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4
Fuel filler lid ....................................................................4-29
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-45
Fuel requirements ..............................................................1-2
Fuses ................................................................................7-51 Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-55
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-52
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-54
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-53
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Parking brake inspect ......................................................7-28
Parking brake ..................................................................5-24
Passenger's front air bag ..................................................3-40
Power brakes ..................................................................5-23
Power outlet ..................................................................4-107
Power steering (Electric) ................................................4-36
Power window lock button ..............................................4-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-18
Push starting ......................................................................6-6
Rear seat ............................................................................3-7
Rear parking assist system ..............................................4-67
Rearview camera ............................................................4-70
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ..................7-41
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-5
Remote keyless entry ......................................................4-10
Road warning ....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-39 Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-15Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-8
Seat belts..........................................................................3-11 Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-18
Lap belt ......................................................................3-16
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-14
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-13
Seatback pocket ................................................................3-7
Seats ..................................................................................3-2 Armrest ........................................................................3-5
Headrest ................................................................3-5, 3-7
Folding the rear seat ....................................................3-8Front seat adjustment - manual....................................3-4
Rear seat ......................................................................3-7
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-7
Shift lock system ............................................................5-20
Side air bag ......................................................................3-42
Smart key ..........................................................................4-6
Smooth cornering ............................................................5-40
Snow tyres ......................................................................5-43Spare tyre Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-39 Driving at night ..........................................................5-40
Driving in flooded areas ............................................5-41
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Driving in the rain......................................................5-41
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-39
Highway driving ........................................................5-42
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-39
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-40
Speedometer ....................................................................4-43
Sports mode ....................................................................5-20
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ....................6-4
Starting the engine ..................................................5-6, 5-11
Steering wheel ................................................................4-36 Electric power steering ..............................................4-36
Horn ..........................................................................4-37
Tilt steering ................................................................4-36
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-112
Storage compartment ....................................................4-103 Centre console storage ............................................4-103
Glove box ................................................................4-104
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-104
Sunglass holder..............................................................4-104
Sunroof ............................................................................4-32
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-106 Tachometer ......................................................................4-44
Tailgate ............................................................................4-19
Tilt steering ......................................................................4-36
Towing ............................................................................6-14
Emergency towing ....................................................6-15
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-17
Manual transaxle........................................................5-14
Tripmeter ........................................................................4-47
Trip computer ..................................................................4-46
Tyre specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tyres and wheels ......................................................7-41, 8-3 Checking tyre inflation pressure ................................7-42Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures..............7-41
Tyre care ....................................................................7-41
Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-46
Tyre replacement........................................................7-45
Tyre rotation ..............................................................7-43
Tyre sidewall labeling ................................................7-46
Tyre traction ..............................................................7-46
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ............................7-44
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-46T