2012 Hyundai Accent power steering

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect drive belts *2
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect valve clearance
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
2: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑Add Fuel Additive *3
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Add Fuel Additive *3

Maintenance
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150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect drive belts *2
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
(Continued)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
No check, No service required
❑ Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
2: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
(Continued)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Add Fuel Additive *3

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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Spare tireCompact spare tire ......................................................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ..................................7-42
Removing and storing the spare tire ............................6-13
Special driving conditions ................................................5-34 Driving at night ............................................................5-35
Driving in flooded areas ..............................................5-36
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-36
Hazardous driving conditions ......................................5-34
Highway driving ..........................................................5-37
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-34
Smooth cornering ........................................................5-35
Speedometer ....................................................................4-35\
Sports mode ......................................................................5-\
12
SRS components and functions ........................................3-37
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-3
Steering wheel ..................................................................4-29 Electric power steering ................................................4-29
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-30
Tilt steering ..................................................................4-30
Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-89
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ....................5-43
Storage compartment ........................................................4-80 Center console storage ................................................4-80
Glove box ....................................................................4-81\
Luggage net..................................................................4-82
Sliding armrest ............................................................4-80
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-81 Sunglass holder ................................................................4-81
Sunroof ........................................................................\
....4-25
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
....4-83
Tachometer ......................................................................4-\
35
Tailgate ........................................................................\
....4-14
Tether anchor system ........................................................3-30
Tilt steering ......................................................................4-\
30
Tire and loading information label ..................................5-42
Tire chains ........................................................................\
5-39
Tire mobility kit ................................................................6-20
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................6-7
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ..............................................................7-37
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-38
Compact spare tire replacement ..................................7-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ................7-37
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ..........................................................7-42
Tire replacement ..........................................................7-41
Tire rotation..................................................................7-39
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-43
Tire traction ..................................................................7-42
Wheel alignment and tire balance................................7-40
Wheel replacement ......................................................7-42
Tires and wheels ..............................................................8-3
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