2012 Hyundai Accent steering

Features of your vehicle
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Battery saver function (if equipped)
The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when the
driver removes the ignition key (smart
key: turns off the engine) and opens
the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will be turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed,
(smart key: turns off the engine) per-
form the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the
steering column. Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and a
Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
lowing positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking
light position, the tail, license and instru-ment panel lights are ON and the tail lightindicator is ON.
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NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the instrument panellights.
LIGHTING
CAUTION
If the driver gets out of the vehicle through other doors (except dri-ver’s door), the battery saver func-tion does not operate. Therefore, it
causes the battery to be dis-charged. In this case, make sure to turn off the lamp before getting outof the vehicle.
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Digital clock (if equipped)
Whenever the battery terminals or relat-
ed fuses are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:
Setup the clock
With audio off
1. Press the [SETUP] button until the
clock of the display blinks.
2. Set the clock by turning the knob(1) and press it.
With audio on
1. Press the [SETUP] button.
2. Select the [CLOCK] mode by turning the knob(1) and press it.
3. Set the clock by turning the knob(1) and press it. Clothes hanger (if equipped)
To use the hanger, pull down the upper
portion of hanger.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the clock whilst driv-
ing. You may lose your steering
control and cause severe personal
injury or accidents.
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CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, since those may damage the hook.

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Steering wheel audio control (if equipped)
The steering wheel audio control button
is installed to promote safe driving.
VOLUME (VOL +/-) (1)
• Press the up button (+) to increase vol-
ume.
Press the down button (-) to decrease volume.
MUTE (2)
Press the MUTE button to cancel thesound.
Press the MUTE button again to acti- vate the sound.
MODE (3)
Press the MODE button to select Radio, CD (Compact Disc).
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (4)
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for 0.8 second or more, it will work as fol-
lows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
button. It will SEEK until you release the
button.
CDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button. CDC mode
It will function as the DISC UP/DOWN
button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for less than 0.8 second, it will work as
follows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
select buttons.
CDP mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
CDC mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is included in the following pagesin this section.
CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote con-
trol buttons simultaneously.
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Features of your vehicle
■Receiving a Phone Call
When receiving a phone call, a ringtone
is audible from speakers and the audio
system changes into telephone mode.
When receiving a phone call, “Incoming”
message and incoming phone number (if
available) are displayed on the audio.

- Press button on the steering wheel.

- Press button on the steering wheel.

- Use VOLUME buttons on the steering wheel.
Call):
- Press and hold button on the steering wheel until the audio system
transfers a call to the phone. ■
Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active Calls”
message and the other party’s phone
number (if available) are displayed on the
audio.

- Press button on the audio.

- Press button on the steering wheel.
■ Making a Phone Call
A Call Back can be made by pressing button on the steering wheel.
- This is the same function as using the button solely on the mobile phone.
✽✽NOTICE
Some phone models require pressing button twice to make a call. ✽
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NOTICE
In the following situations, you or the
other party may have difficulty hearing
each other:
1. Speaking at the same time, your voice
may not reach each other parties.
(This is not a malfunction.) Speak
alternately with the other party on the
phone.
2. Keep the Bluetooth
®volume to a low
level. High-level volume may result in
distortion and echo.
3. When driving on a rough road.
4. When driving at high speeds.
5. When the window is open.
6. When the air conditioning vents are facing the microphone.
7. When the sound of the air condition- ing fan is loud.

Driving your vehicle
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WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drink-driving is the number one
contributor to the road death toll
each year. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhilst under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a taxi cab.WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, take care not to hold the engine
at high rpm for an extended
amount of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.
When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
Becoming distracted whilst driv- ing may cause an accident. It isthe responsibility of the driver to
always drive safely.

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Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key whilst turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running, this will prevent thebattery from discharging.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. Once the
engine starts, release the key and it will
switch back to 'ON' naturally.
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WARNING -
Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC whilst the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in 1 st
gear for the
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel whilst the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move whilst driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated engine start/stop but- ton
Whenever a front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for
your convenience. The light will switch off
after approximately 30 seconds once thedoor is closed. Engine start/stop button position
OFF
 With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position), stop
the vehicle then press the engine
start/stop button.
 With automatic transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the engine start/stop button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
When you press the engine start/stop
button without the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, the engine start/stop but-ton will not change to the OFF position
but to the ACC position.
Also, the steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFF
position to protect against theft. It lockswhen the door is opened.If the steering wheel is not locked prop-
erly when you open the driver's door, the
warning chime will sound. Try locking the
steering wheel again. If the problem is
not solved, have it checked by an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer.
In addition, if the engine start/stop button
is in the OFF position after the driver's
door is opened, the steering wheel will
not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and the
warning chime will stop.
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NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop button
will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button whilst turning the
steering wheel left and right to release
the tension.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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Driving your vehicle
ACC(Accessory)
 With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the OFF position withoutdepressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button whilst it is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour, the
button is turned off automatically to pre-
vent battery discharge.
ON
 With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the ACC position withoutdepressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button whilst
it is in the ACC position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave
the engine start/stop button in the ON
position for a long time. The battery may
discharge, because the engine is not
running.
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CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not inmotion. In an emergency situationwhilst the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and
to the ACC position by pressingand holding the engine start/stopbutton for more than 2 seconds, or
pressing the engine start/stop but-ton 3 times consecutively within 3seconds. If the vehicle is still mov-ing, you can restart the engine with-
out depressing the brake pedal bypressing the engine start/stop but-ton with the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position.