2012 Hyundai Accent index

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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information,
Reporting safety defects
Index
table of contents

Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving experience from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist
you in many ways. We strongly recom-
mend that you read the entire manual. In
order to minimize the chance of death or
injury, you must read the WARNING and
CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the text in this
manual to best explain how to use your
vehicle. By reading your manual, you will
learn about features, important safety
information, and driving tips under vari-
ous road conditions.The general layout of the manual is pro-
vided in the Table of Contents. A good
place to start is the index; it has an alpha-
betical listing of all information in your
manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections
plus an index. Each section begins with a
brief list of contents so you can tell at a
glance if that section has the information
you want.
You will find various WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS, and NOTICES in this manual.
These WARNINGS were prepared to
enhance your personal safety. You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-
ful information is being provided.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates that a condi-
tion may result in harm, serious bod-
ily injury or death if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates that a condi-
tion may result in damage to yourvehicle if the caution is ignored.

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Maintenance
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
P195/50R16 84H
P - Applicable vehicle type (tiresmarked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
195 - Tire width in millimeters.
50 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches. 84 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
6.0JX16
6.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
I030B04JM
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Maintenance
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.Intended Outboard Sidewall
: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure : The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating : The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg). Occupant Distribution
: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure :
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.

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Index
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Active eco system ............................................................5-31
Air bag warning label ......................................................3-60
Air bag warning light ......................................................3-37
Air bags ........................................................................\
....3-34Air bag warning label ..................................................3-60
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-37
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..........................3-46
Occupant detection system ..........................................3-41
Side impact air bag ......................................................3-50
SRS components and functions ..................................3-37
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
7-28
Antenna (Roof) ................................................................4-88
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................5-19
Appearance care ..............................................................7-68 Exterior care ................................................................7-68
Interior care ..................................................................7-72
Armrest(front) ..................................................................3-6
Audio system ....................................................................4-88\
Roof antenna ................................................................4-88
Steering wheel audio control ......................................4-89
Automatic climate control system ....................................4-70 Air conditioning ..........................................................4-75
Automatic heating and air conditioning ......................4-71
Manual heating and air conditioning ..........................4-72
Automatic transaxle Sports mode ....................................5-12
Automatic transaxle ..........................................................5-10 Aux, USB and iPod port ..................................................4-87
Base curb weight ..............................................................5-47
Battery ........................................................................\
......7-34
Battery saver function ......................................................4-51
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ........................................4-83
Brake system ....................................................................5-16\
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................5-19
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................5-21
Hill-start assist control ................................................5-26
Parking brake ..............................................................5-17
Power brakes ................................................................5-16
Vehicle stability management ......................................5-25
Brakes/clutch fluid............................................................7-26
Bulb replacement ..............................................................7-59
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
California perchlorate notice ............................................7-77
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4
Care Exterior care ................................................................7-68
Interior care ..................................................................7-72
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Cargo capacity ..................................................................5-43
Cargo weight ....................................................................5-47\
Center console storage......................................................4-80
Central door lock switch ..................................................4-9
Certification label ............................................................5-45
Certification label ............................................................8-6
ChainsTire chains ....................................................................5-39\
Changing tires ..................................................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-38
Child restraint system ......................................................3-26 Lower anchor ..............................................................3-32
Seat belt........................................................................\
3-27
Tether anchor system ..................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ..........................................4-11
Climate control air filter ..................................................4-69
Climate control air filter ..................................................7-28
Clock (Digital) ..................................................................4-85
Clothes hanger ..................................................................4-85
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..................4-34
Compact spare tire ............................................................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ......................................7-42
Coolant........................................................................\
......7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ....................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system..................................7-74
Cruise control system ......................................................5-27
Cup holder ........................................................................\
4-83
Curtain air bag ..................................................................3-51 Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ................................4-35
Dashboard, see instrument cluster....................................4-34
Defogging (Windshield) ..................................................4-77
Defogging logic (Windshield) ..........................................4-79
Defroster (Rear window) ..................................................4-60
Defrosting (Windshield) ..................................................4-77
Digital clock ....................................................................4-85\
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ....4-35
Displays, see instrument cluster ......................................4-34
Door locks ........................................................................\
4-7 Central door lock switch ..............................................4-9
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-11
Drinks holders, see cup holders ......................................4-83
Driver's 3-point seat belt ..................................................3-15
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..............................3-46
Driving at night ................................................................5-35
Driving in flooded areas ..................................................5-36
Driving in the rain ............................................................5-36
Economical operation ......................................................5-32
Electric power steering ....................................................4-29
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..................................5-21D
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Emergency starting ..........................................................6-4Jump starting ................................................................6-4
Push starting ................................................................6-5
Emergency while driving ................................................6-2
Emission control system ..................................................7-74 Crankcase emission control system ............................7-74
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-74
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-75
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-4
Engine coolant ..................................................................7-23
Engine number..................................................................8-7
Engine oil........................................................................\
..7-21
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-6
Engine temperature gauge ................................................4-36
Engine will not start ........................................................6-3
Evaporative emission control System ..............................7-73
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-74
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..................7-18
Exterior care ....................................................................7-68\
Flat tire (with spare tire) ..................................................6-12 Jack and tools ..............................................................6-12
Changing tires ..............................................................6-13
Compact spare tire ......................................................6-18
Removing and storing the spare tire ............................6-13 Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ........................................6-20
Floor mat anchor(s) ..........................................................4-86
Fluid
Brakes/clutch fluid ......................................................7-26
Washer fluid ................................................................7-27
Folding the rear seat ........................................................3-10
Front passenger and rear seat belt ....................................3-16
Front seat adjustment........................................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ....................................................................4-22\
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
4-37
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
........7-50 Fuse/relay panel description ........................................7-54
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-51
Memory fuse ................................................................7-52
Multi fuse ....................................................................7-53\
Gauge Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-36
Fuel gauge ....................................................................4-37\
GAW (Gross axle weight) ................................................5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..................................5-47
Glove box ........................................................................\
4-81
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..........................................5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ..............................5-47
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