2013 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible.
Trunk lid/Tailgate open
warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
trunk lid/tailgate is not closed securely
with the ignition in any position.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion switch in any position.
Door open positionindica-
tor (if equipped)
This indicator illuminates when a door is
not closed securely.
The indicator displays which door is
opened.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
With smart key system (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
• When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the engine start/stop button is turned
to the ACC or ON position, the indica-
tor will illuminate. However, when the
smart key is not in the vehicle, if the
engine start/stop button is depressed,
the indicator will blink for a few minutes
to indicate that you will not be able to
start the engine.

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• When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position and the indicator turns
off after 2 seconds, the system may
have a problem. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• When the battery is weak, if the engine
start/stop button is depressed, the indi-
cator will blink and you will not be able
to start the engine. However, you may
still be able to start the engine by
pressing the engine start/stop button
with the smart key. If smart key system
related parts have a problem, the indi-
cator blinks.Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This light will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to your near-
est authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.

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CAUTION - Diesel engine
(if equipped with DPF)
When the malfunction indicator
light is blinks, it may stop blinking
after driving the vehicle at more
than 60km/h (37 mph) or at more
than second gear with 1500 ~ 2000
engine rpm for a certain time (for
about 25 minutes).
If the malfunction indicator light
continues to be blinked in spite of
the procedure, please visit an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
then check the DPF system.
If you continue to drive with the
malfunction indicator light blinking
for a long time, the DPF system can
be damaged and fuel consumption
can be worsen.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
CAUTION - Gasoline engine
If the Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nates, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could
result in loss of engine power. Have
the Engine Control System inspect-
ed as soon as possible by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION - Diesel engine
If the Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light blinks,
some error related to the injection
quantity adjustment occurs which
could result in loss of engine
power, combustion noise and poor
emission. Have the Engine Control
System inspected as soon as pos-
sible by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Engine coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(if equipped)
The warning light illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is above
125±2.5°C (257±4.5°F).
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “Overheating” in section 6.
✽NOTICE
If the engine coolant temperature warn-
ing light illuminates, it indicates over-
heating that may damage the engine.
ESP indicator (Electronic
Stability Program)
(if equipped)
The ESP indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESP is on, it monitors the
driving conditions. Under normal driving
conditions, the ESP indicator will remain
off. When a slippery or low traction con-
dition is encountered, the ESP will oper-
ate, and the ESP indicator will blink to
indicate the ESP is operating.
But, if the ESP system malfunctions the
indicator illuminates and stays on. Take
your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
ESP OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESP OFF mode,
press the ESP OFF button. The ESP
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESP is deactivated.

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Glow indicator (Diesel
engine)
The indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is placed at the ON posi-
tion. The engine can be started after the
preheat indicator light goes off. The illu-
minating time varies with the water tem-
perature, air temperature and battery
condition.
✽NOTICE
If the engine was not started within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition key once more to
the LOCK position during 10 seconds,
and then to the ON position, in order to
preheat again.
Fuel filter warning light
(Diesel engine)
This warning light illuminates for 3 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is set to the
ON position and then it will go out. If it
lights up while the engine is running, it
indicates that water has accumulated
inside the fuel filter. If this happens,
remove the water from the fuel filter. For
more Information, refer to “Fuel filter” in
section 7.
Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light
This indicator light comes on after the
ignition key is turned to the ON position
and then it will go out.
This light also comes on when the EPS
has some troubles. If it comes on while
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
When the fuel filter warning light is
illuminated, engine power (vehicle
speed & idle speed) may decrease.
If you keep driving with the warning
light on, you can damage your vehi-
cle's engine parts and injection sys-
tem of the Common Rail. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
If the preheat indicator light contin-
ues to illuminate or flash on and off
after the engine has warmed up or
while driving, check the system by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
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Overspeed warning
(if equipped)
Overspeed warning light
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from driving
your vehicle with overspeed.
Overspeed warning chime (if equipped)
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from driving your vehicle with
overspeed.
Warning on the LCD screen
(if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is
not in the vehicle
and if any door is
opened or closed
with the ignition
switch in ACC, ON,
or START, the
warning illuminates on the LCD screen.
The chime also sounds for 5 seconds
when there smart key is not in the vehi-
cle and any door is closed.
Turn the ignition switch off or get hold of
the smart key.
Key is not detected
If the smart key is
not in the vehicle
or is not detected
and you push the
engine start/stop
button, the warn-
ing illuminates on
the LCD screen for 10 seconds.120km/h

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Low key battery
When the smart
key in the vehicle
discharges, the
warning illumi-
nates on the LCD
screen for 10 sec-
onds.
Replace the battery with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the engine
by pressing the engine start/stop button
with the smart key.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(Automatic transaxle)
If the ignition
switch turn to the
ACC position twice
by pushing the
engine start/stop
button repeatedly
without pressing
the brake pedal, the warning illuminates
on the LCD screen for 10 seconds to
indicate that you should press the brake
pedal to start the engine.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
(Manual transaxle)
If the ignition
switch turn to the
ACC position twice
by pushing the
engine start/stop
button repeatedly
without pressing
the clutch pedal, the warning illuminates
on the LCD screen for 10 seconds to
indicate that you should press the clutch
pedal to start the engine.

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Shift to "P" position
If you push the
engine start/stop
button with the
ignition switch ON
and the shift lever
not in P (Park), the
warning illumi-
nates on the LCD screen for 10 seconds
to indicate that you should press the
start/stop button with the shift lever in
P(Park) to turn off the engine.
Press start button with smart key
If you push the
engine start/ stop
button while the
"Key is not detect-
ed" illuminates on
the LCD screen,
the warning illumi-
nates for 10 sec-
onds.
Press start button again
If there is a prob-
lem with the
engine start/stop
button system, the
warning illumi-
nates for 10 sec-
onds to indicate
that you could start the engine by press-
ing the engine start/stop button while
pressing the brake pedal.
If the warning illuminates each time you
push the start/stop button, take your
vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er and have the system checked.