2012 Hyundai Accent headlight bulb

Features of your vehicle
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Flashing headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature. Turn signals and lane change sig- nals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down
(A). Green arrow indicators on the instru-
ment panel indicate which turn signal is
operating. They will self-cancel after a
turn is completed.
If the indicator continues to flash after a
turn, manually return the lever to the OFFposition.
To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the OFF posi-tion when released.If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.
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NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, a bulb may be burned out or
have a poor electrical connection in the
circuit.
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Maintenance
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LIGHT BULBS
Use only the bulbs of the specified
wattage.
All bulbs are available from yourHYUNDAI dealers Parts Department.
✽✽ NOTICE
After heavy, driving rain or washing, headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is caused by
the temperature difference between the
lamp inside and outside. This is similar
to the condensation on your windows
inside your vehicle during the rain and
doesn’t indicate a problem with your
vehicle. If the water leaks into the lamp
bulb circuitry, have the vehicle checked
by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.Headlight, position light, turn sig-
nal light, front fog light bulbreplacement
(1) Headlight (High/Low)
(2) Position light
(3) Front turn signal light
(4) Front fog light (if equipped)
WARNING - Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly
apply the parking brake, ensure
that the ignition switch is turned tothe LOCK position and turn off the
lights to avoid sudden movement
of the vehicle and burning your fin-
gers or receiving an electric shock.
CAUTION
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the same wattagerating. Otherwise, it may causedamage to the fuse or electricwiring system.
CAUTION
If you don’t have necessary tools,the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorised HYUNDAIdealer. In many cases, it is difficultto replace vehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehicle
must be removed before you canget to the bulb. This is especiallytrue if you have to remove the head-
light assembly to get to the bulb(s).
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Maintenance
Headlight
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover byturning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
4. Unsnap the headlight bulb retaining
wire by depressing the end and push-
ing it upward.
5. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
6. Install a new headlight bulb and snap the headlight bulb retaining wire into
position by aligning the wire with the
groove on the bulb.
7. Connect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
8. Install the headlight bulb cover by turn-
ing it clockwise.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the headlight aiming adjustment is
necessary after the headlight assembly is
reinstalled, consult an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.❈❈ Traffic Change (For Europe)
The low beam light distribution is asym-
metric. If you go abroad to a country with
opposite traffic direction, this asymmetric
part will dazzle oncoming car driver. To
prevent dazzle, ECE regulation demand
several technical solutions (ex. automatic
change system, adhesive tape, down
aiming). These headlamps are designed
to be masked with adhesive tape accord-
ing to below picture.
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60mm
30mm
10mm
30mm
10mm
60mm
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Right side
Left side

Maintenance
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Position light
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the socket by pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6. Install the socket.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover by turn-
ing it clockwise.
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WARNING - Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pressur-
ized gas that will produce flying
pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never touchthe glass with bare hands.
Residual oil may cause the bulb
to overheat and burst when lit. A
bulb should be operated onlywhen installed in a headlight.
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If a bulb becomes damaged orcracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.

Specifications & Consumer information
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ENGINE BULB WATTAGE
* : If equipped
Item 4 Door
5 Door
Overall length 4370 (172)
4115 (162)
Overall width 1700 (66.9)
1700 (66.9)
Overall height 1457 (57.4)
1457 (57.4)
Front tread 175/70 R14 1506 (59.3)
1506 (59.3)
195/50 R16 1488 (58.6)
1488 (58.6)
Rear tread 175/70 R14 1511 (59.5)
1511 (59.5)
195/50 R16 1493 (58.8)
1493 (58.8)
Wheelbase 2570 (101.2)
2570 (101.2)
Item Petrol 1.4 Petrol 1.6 Diesel 1.6
Displacement cc (cu. in) 1396
(85.19) 1591
(97.09) 1582
(96.54)
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)77x74.99
(3.03x2.95) 77x85.44
(3.03x3.36) 77.2x84.5
(3.04x3.33)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2
No. of cylinders 4, In-line 4, In-line 4, In-line
DIMENSIONS
Light BulbWattageBulb type
Headlights (Low/High)55/60H4 L/L
Front turn signal lights21PY21W
Position lights5W5W L/L
Side repeater lights* 5WY5W
Front fog lights*27GE881
Stop and tail light* 21/5P21/5W
Rear turn signal lights 4 Door21P21W
5 Door21PY21W
Back-up lights16W16W
High mounted stop light*4 Door16W16W
5 Door5W5W L/L
License plate lights5W5W L/L
Map lamps8FESTOON
Room lamp8FESTOON
Luggage lamp*5W5W
mm (in)