2012 Hyundai Accent key

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Before driving / 5-3
Key / 5-5
Manual transaxle /5-7
Automatic transaxle / 5-10
Brake system / 5-16
Cruise control system / 5-27
Active ECO system / 5-31
Economical operation / 5-32
Special driving conditions / 5-34
Winter driving / 5-38
Vehicle load limit / 5-42
Vehicle weight / 5-47
Trailer towing / 5-48
Driving your vehicle

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Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft (if equipped). 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 toward
the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked (if
equipped) and electrical accessories are
operative.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while 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.
To prevent discharge of the battery, do
not leave ignition switch on for long timewhile engine is not running.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake warn-
ing lamp can be checked in this position.
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WARNING - Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in 1st gear for the manu-
al transaxle or P (Park) for auto-
matic transaxle, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.

Driving your vehicle
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CAUTION
If the engine stalls while the vehicleis in motion, do not attempt to movethe shift lever to the P (Park) posi- tion. If traffic and road conditionspermit, you may put the shift leverin the N (Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn theignition switch to the START posi- tion in an attempt to restart theengine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stallsor fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter maydamage it.
Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position. The star ter will not oper-
ate if the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and
hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below 0°F / -18°C) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressingthe accelerator.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, slip-
pers, ski boots, etc.) may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator pedal, and clutch (if
equipped).

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Driving your vehicle
✽
✽NOTICE
• In sports mode, the driver must exe-
cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
• In sports mode, only the 6 forward gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
• In sports mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
• In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone, the transaxle
will upshift automatically.
• To maintain the required levels of vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
• When driving on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the
+(up) position. This causes the
transaxle to shift into the next upper
gear which is better for smooth driv-
ing on a slippery road. Push the shift
lever to the -(down) side to shift back
to the next lower gear.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. Even if the ignition switch is in
the LOCK position, the key also cannot
be removed.
Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down, shift into
Sport mode and shift to a lower gear.
When you do this, engine braking will
help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.

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Driving your vehicle
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types of
anti-freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk of the parking
brake may freezing, apply it only tem-
porarily while you put the shift lever in P
(automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse
gear (manual transaxle) and block the
rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er where you drive your car, you should
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
etc.

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Maintenance
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE NOTICE
Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials, such as
air bag inflators, seatbelt pretensioners
and keyless remote entry batteries, must
be disposed of according to Title 22
California Code of Regulations Section
67384.10 (a).

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Index
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................4-50
Hazardous driving conditions ..........................................5-34
Headrest(front)..................................................................3-6
Headrest(rear) ..................................................................3-8
Hight adjustment ..............................................................3-15
Highway driving ..............................................................5-37
Hill-start assist control......................................................5-26
Hood ........................................................................\
........4-20
Horn ........................................................................\
..........4-30
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-7
Indicators and warnings....................................................4-41
Inside rearview mirror ......................................................4-31
Instrument cluster ............................................................4-34Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-36
Fuel gauge ....................................................................4-37\
Instrument panel illumination ......................................4-35
Odometer......................................................................4-\
38
Speedometer ................................................................4-35
Tachometer ..................................................................4-35
Trip computer ..............................................................4-37
Warning and indicators ................................................4-41
Instrument panel fuse ......................................................7-51 Instrument panel illumination ..........................................4-35
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-3
Interior care ......................................................................7-\
72
Interior features ................................................................4-83
Aux, USB and iPod port ..............................................4-87
Cargo area cover ..........................................................4-86
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-85
Cup holder....................................................................4-83\
Digital clock ................................................................4-85
Floor mat anchor(s) ......................................................4-86
Power outlet ................................................................4-84
Sunvisor ......................................................................4-\
83
Interior light ......................................................................4-\
57
Interior overview ..............................................................2-2
Jack and tools ..................................................................6-12
Jump starting ....................................................................6-4
Key........................................................................\
............5-5
Keys ........................................................................\
..........4-3
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Index
Parking brake ....................................................................5-17\
Parking brake ....................................................................7-26\
Power brakes ....................................................................5-16\
Power outlet ......................................................................4-\
84
Power window lock button ..............................................4-18
Pre-tensioner seat belt ......................................................3-19
Push starting ....................................................................6-5
Rear center belt ................................................................3-17
Rear seat ........................................................................\
..3-8
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ....................7-36
Recommended lubricants and capacities..........................8-4Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-5
Refrigerant label ..............................................................8-7
Remote keyless entry........................................................4-6
Replacement light bulb ....................................................7-59
Road warning....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ..........................................................5-34
Roof antenna ....................................................................4-88\
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions................7-17
Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Seat belt warning ..............................................................3-14
Seat belts ........................................................................\
..3-13 Rear center belt ............................................................3-17
Hight adjustment ..........................................................3-15
Pre-tensioner seat belt ..................................................3-19
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system ..............................3-15
Seat belt warning ........................................................3-14
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat....................3-16
Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8
Seating capacity ................................................................5-43
Seats ........................................................................\
..........3-2 Armrest(front) ..............................................................3-6
Folding the rear seat ....................................................3-10
Front seat adjustment ..................................................3-5
Headrest(front) ............................................................3-6
Headrest(rear) ..............................................................3-8
Rear seat ......................................................................3-\
8
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8
Side impact air bag ..........................................................3-50
Sliding armrest..................................................................4-80
Smooth cornering ............................................................5-35
Snow tires ........................................................................\
5-38
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