2013 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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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 (O) - Wiper is not in operation
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
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.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers and washer system,
use anti-freezing washer fluids in
the winter season or cold weath-
er.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
Map lamp
• Push the lens to turn the map lamp on
or off. This light produces a spot beam
for convenient use as a map lamp at
night or as a personal lamp for the driv-
er and the front passenger.
• ON : The map lamp stay on at all times.
• DOOR : In the DOOR position, the
map lamp come on when any
door is opened regardless of
the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by
the transmitter (or smart key),
the map lamp come on for
approximately 30 seconds as
long as any door is not open.The map lamp goes out grad-
ually after approximately 30
seconds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch
is ON or all doors are locked,
the map lamp will turn off
immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or LOCK position,
the map lamp stays on for
about 20 minutes. However, if
a door is opened with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position,
the map lamp stays on contin-
uously.
• OFF : The lights turn off even if a door
is opened.
❈When the lamp is turned ON
by pressing the lens (1), the
lamp does not turn off even if
the switch (2) is in the OFF
position.
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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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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Room lamp
• ON (1):
In the ON position, the light stays on at all
times.
• DOOR (2) :
In the DOOR position, the light comes on
when any door is opened regardless of
the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the trans-
mitter (or smart key), the light comes on
for approximately 30 seconds as long as
any door is not open. The light goes out
gradually after approximately 30 seconds
if the door is closed. However, if the igni-
tion switch is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediately.
If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK position, the
light stays on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
• OFF (3) :
In the OFF position, the light stays off at
all times even when a door is open.
Luggage room lamp
The luggage room lamp comes on when
the trunk lid/tailgate is opened.
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CAUTION
The luggage room lamp comes on
as long as the trunk lid/tailgate
opens. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, close the
trunk lid/tailgate securely after
using the luggage room.

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Features of your vehicle
DEFROSTER
✽NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.
Rear window defrosterThe defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when the
defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side rearview mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Temperature control knob
3. Mode selection knob
4. Air intake control button
5. Air conditioning button
6. Rear window defrost button
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Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the
air conditioning system on.
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Mode selection
The mode selection knob controls the
direction of the air flow through the venti-
lation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dash-
board outlets, or windshield. Five sym-
bols are used to represent Five, Face, Bi-
Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost
air position.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body
and face. Additionally, each outlet can be
controlled to direct the air discharged
from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, E, C)
Air flow is directed towards the face and
the floor.
Floor-Level (C, A, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air being
directed to the windshield and side win-
dow defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor
and the windshield with a small amount
directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
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