2012 Hyundai Accent Start

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Maintenance
High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your car is
regularly exposed to corrosive materials,
corrosion protection is particularly impor-
tant. Some of the common causes of
accelerated corrosion are road salts,
dust control chemicals, ocean air and
industrial pollution.Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in which
corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by
high humidity, particularly when tempera-
tures are just above freezing. In such
conditions, the corrosive material is kept
in contact with the car surfaces by mois-
ture that is slow to evaporate.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it is
slow to dry and holds moisture in contact
with the vehicle. Although the mud
appears to be dry, it can still retain the
moisture and promote corrosion.
High temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion of parts that are not properly
ventilated so the moisture can be dis-
persed. For all these reasons, it is par-
ticularly important to keep your car clean
and free of mud or accumulations of
other materials. This applies not only to
the visible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the car.To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from get-
ting started by observing the following:
Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to
keep your car clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention to the underside of
the car is particularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area —
where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter,
hose off the underside of your car at
least once a month and be sure to
clean the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.

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Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyticconverters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso- line engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as grass, vegeta-
tion, paper, leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and catalytic system are very hot while the
engine is running or immediately
after the engine is turned off. Keep
away from the exhaust system
and catalytic, you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink
around the exhaust system, do
not seal the bottom of the vehicle
or do not coat the vehicle for cor-
rosion control. It may present a
fire risk under certain conditions.

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts
Recommended SAE viscosity
number Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-
ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain- ing any lubricant. This is especiallyimportant in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirtand grit from entering the engineand other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if
the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil
(1.6 GDI) *1
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
°C
(°F)

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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Index
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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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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-\
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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-\
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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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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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