2013 Hyundai Accent normal maintenance

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (DIESEL ENGINE) (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 60months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - Except Europe *
4
❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - For Europe *3
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
8
(At first, 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
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(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For India, Middle East
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Europe *
1*2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - For Europe *1*2

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (DIESEL ENGINE) (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 72months
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid - Except Europe
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *
5
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
8
(At first, 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
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(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For India, Middle East
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid - For Europe
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Europe *
1*2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - For Europe *1*2
❑ Replace fuel filter cartridge - Except Europe *4
❑ Replace fuel filter cartridge - For Europe *3

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (DIESEL ENGINE) (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
140,000 km (87,500 miles) or 84months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - Except Europe *
4
❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - For Europe *3
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
8
(At first, 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For India, Middle East
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Europe *
1*2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - For Europe *1*2

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (DIESEL ENGINE) (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
160,000 km (100,000 miles) or 96months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except India, Middle East
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid - Except Europe
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - Except Europe *
4
❑ Inspect fuel filter cartridge - For Europe *3
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
8
(At first, 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For India, Middle East
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace brake/clutch(if equipped) fluid - For Europe
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Europe *
1*2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - For Europe *1*2
❑ Replace coolant *6
(At first, 210,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months *7)

Maintenance
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Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should
be inspected at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is
correctly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence
of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard
and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasions, and excessive swelling indi-
cate deterioration. Particular attention
should be paid to examine those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or moving
component which might cause heat dam-
age or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and cou-
plings, to make sure they are secure, and
that no leaks are present. Hoses should
be replaced immediately if there is any
evidence of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
(Gasoline - Gamma 1.4L/1.6L)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
An authorized HYUNDAI dealer should
perform the operation.
Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"
range of the dipstick, after the engine
and transaxle are at normal operating
temperature. Check the automatic
transaxle fluid level with the engine run-
ning and the transaxle in neutral, with the
parking brake properly applied.

Maintenance
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few
minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
re-insert it fully.5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F and L.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring
the level to F.Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to “Recommended lubricants and capaci-
ties” in section 8.)
WARNING - Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
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CAUTION
• Do not overfill with engine oil.
Engine damage may result.
• Do not spill engine oil, when adding
or changing engine oil. If you drop
the engine oil on the engine room,
wipe it off immediately.
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CAUTION - Diesel engine
Overfilling the engine oil may cause
severe dieseling due to churning
effect. It may lead to engine damage
accompanied with abrupt engine
speed increment, combustion noise
and white smoke emission.

Maintenance
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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
• Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
• Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
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WARNING
The electric motor (cool-
ing fan) is controlled by
engine coolant tempera-
ture, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate even
when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan
so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blades. As the engine
coolant temperature decreases, the
electric motor will automatically
shut off. This is a normal condition.
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• Even if the engine is not operat-
ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.

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Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Checking the brake/clutch fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake fluid, clean the area around
the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake or clutch system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to “Recommended lubricants or capaci-
ties” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING - Brake fluid
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
WARNING - Loss of brake
fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to contact
the vehicle's body paint, as paint
damage will result. Brake fluid,
which has been exposed to open air
for an extended time should never
be used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be disposed
of properly. Don't put in the wrong
kind of fluid. A few drops of miner-
al-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage
brake system parts.
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