2012 Hyundai Accent steering

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
105,000 km or 84months
❑ Add fuel additives * 3
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
120,000 km or 96months
❑
Add fuel additives * 3
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive belt (Petrol) * 1
❑ Inspect drive belt (Diesel) * 9
(At first, 90,000 km or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km or 24months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filler cap (Diesel)
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap (Petrol)
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenanceoperationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filterPetrolREvery 7,500 km or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
DieselREvery 7,500 km or 6 monthsA, B, C, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionB, H, I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, J
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 100,000 kmA, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G

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Maintenance
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately. Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between
“MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of
the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake
fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts. Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.

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Maintenance
Tyre replacement
If the tyre is worn evenly, a tread
wear indicator will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This showsthere is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)
of tread left on the tyre. Replace the
tyre when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tyre.
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Tread wear indicator(Continued)
The use of any other tyre sizeor type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, stopping distance, body
to tyre clearance, snow tyre
clearance, and speedometer
reliability.
It is best to replace all four tyres at the same time. If that
is not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tyres as a pair.Replacing just one tyre can
seriously affect your vehicle’shandling.
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tyre
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tyres, all 4
tyres must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tyres of a dif-
ferent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) / ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) (if equipped)
to work irregularly.WARNING - Replacing
tyres
Driving on worn-out tyres is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-tion.
Your vehicle is equipped with tyres designed to provide for
safe ride and handling capa-
bility. Do not use a size andtype of tyre and wheel that is
different from the one that is
originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and
serious injury. When replacing
the tyres, be sure to equip all
four tyres with the tyre and
wheel of the same size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
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Maintenance
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interiortrim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner. Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its colour can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may result in damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the colour of the leather may fade or the sur-
face may get stripped off.

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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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