2012 Hyundai Accent windshield wipers

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Features of your vehicle
WIPERS AND WASHERS
A : Wiper speed control· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front) D : Rear wiper/washer control
(if equipped)
· – Wash with brief wipes
· ON – Continuous wipe
· OFF – Off
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release it
with the lever in the OFF position.
The wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is pushed
upward and held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this
mode in a light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
OTA040054
ORBC040054E
OTA040053
■Type A
■ Type B

Features of your vehicle
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NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty. The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
contact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
ORBC040056E
OTA040056
■ Type B
■Type A
CAUTION
When starting the vehicle in winter,
set the wiper switch in the OFFposition. Otherwise, wipers mayoperate and ice may damage thewindshield wiper blades. Always remove all snow and ice and defrostthe windshield properly prior tooperating the windshield wipers.

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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.- Spraying washer fluid and wiping
ON - Normal wiper operation
OFF - Wiper is not in operationAutomatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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✽NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
1JBA5122CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do notattempt to move the wipers manual- ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiperblade could result in wiper malfunc- tion and failure.

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Index
Towing ........................................................................\
......6-26
Towing capacity................................................................5-43
TransaxleAutomatic transaxle ....................................................5-10
Manual transaxle ..........................................................5-7
Trip computer ..................................................................4-37
Trunk ........................................................................\
........4-12
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle capacity weight ....................................................5-42
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6
Vehicle curb weight ..........................................................5-47
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................................8-6
Vehicle load limit..............................................................5-42 Cargo capacity..............................................................5-43
Certification label ........................................................5-45
Seating capacity ..........................................................5-43
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ................5-43
Tire and loading information label ..............................5-42
Towing capacity ..........................................................5-43
Vehicle capacity weight ..............................................5-42
Vehicle stability management ..........................................5-25
Vehicle weight ..................................................................5-47 Base curb weight ..........................................................5-47
Cargo weight ................................................................5-47 GAW (Gross axle weight)............................................5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..............................5-47
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ......................................5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ........................5-47
Vehicle curb weight ....................................................5-47
Volume/weight ..................................................................8-3
Warning and indicators ....................................................4-41
Washer fluid......................................................................7-\
26
Weight/volume..................................................................8-3
Wheel alignment and tire balance ....................................7-39
Wheel replacement ..........................................................7-42
Windows ........................................................................\
..4-16 Auto down window......................................................4-16
Auto up/down window ................................................4-17
Power window lock button ..........................................4-18
Windshield defrosting and defogging ..............................4-77 Defogging logic ..........................................................4-81
Winter driving ..................................................................5-38 Snow tires ....................................................................5-38\
Tire chains ....................................................................5-39\
Wiper blades ....................................................................7-31\
Wipers and washers ..........................................................4-55
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