2014 Hyundai Accent sport mode

Driving your vehicle
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the lower gear.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); except as explained in
“Rocking the vehicle” in this sec-
tion.ORB050008
+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
Sports mode
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.

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Driving your vehicle
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• In sports mode, the driver must exe-
cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
• In sports mode, only the 6 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
• In sports mode, downshifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
• In sports mode, when the engine rpm
approaches the red zone, the transaxle
will upshift automatically.
• To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
• When driving on a slippery road,
move the shift lever to the sports mode
and push the shift lever forward into
the + (up) position. This causes the
transaxle to shift into the next upper
gear which is better for smooth driv-
ing on a slippery road. Push the shift
lever to the -(down) side to shift back
to the next lower gear.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion. (if equipped)
3. Move the shift lever.
Shift-lock override (if equipped)
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap covering the
shift-lock override access hole.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the access
hole and press down on the screwdriv-
er.
3. Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer immedi-
ately.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. Even if the ignition switch is in
the LOCK position, the key also cannot
be removed.
Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped
before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down, shift into
Sport mode and shift to a lower gear.
When you do this, engine braking will
help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged. Always use the parking brake. Do not
depend on placing the transaxle in P
(Park) to keep the car from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accelera-
tor pedal.

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Driving your vehicle
Active ECO operation
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency
by controlling the engine and transaxle.
But fuel-efficiency can be changed by the
driver's driving habits and road conditions.
When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green) will
illuminate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
When the Active ECO is activated, it
does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the active ECO but-
ton again.
If Active ECO is turned off, it will return
to the normal mode.
Limitation of Active ECO
operation:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.
When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.
When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because the
engine torque is restricted.
When using sports mode:
The system will be limited according to
the manually selected gear.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply
pressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging that
the driver desires additional accelera-
tion.
ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Index
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Active ECO system ·······················································5-31
Air bag warning label ····················································3-60
Air bag warning light·····················································3-37
Air bags··········································································3-34
Air 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) ······························································4-94
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-19
Appearance care·····························································7-70
Exterior care ······························································7-70
Interior care ·······························································7-74
Armrest(front) ··································································3-6
Audio system ·································································4-94
Roof antenna ·····························································4-94
Steering wheel audio control·····································4-95
Automatic climate control system ·································4-74
Air conditioning ························································4-79
Automatic heating and air conditioning····················4-75
Manual heating and air conditioning ························4-76
Automatic transaxle Sports mode··································5-12
Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-10Aux, USB and iPod
®port ·············································4-91
Base curb weight ···························································5-47
Battery············································································7-34
Battery saver function····················································4-52
Before driving ··································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ······································4-87
Brake system··································································5-16
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··································5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) ·····························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 ···························································7-61
Bulb wattage ····································································8-2
California perchlorate notice ·········································7-79
Capacities (Lubricants) ····················································8-4
Care
Exterior care ······························································7-70
Interior care ·······························································7-74
Tire care·····································································7-37A
B
C

Index
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Spare tire
Compact spare tire ····················································6-23
Compact spare tire replacement ································7-42
Removing and storing the spare tire ·························6-18
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································································4-30
Electric power steering··············································4-30
Horn···········································································4-32
Tilt and telescopic steering········································4-31
Steering wheel audio control ·········································4-95
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ··················5-43
Storage compartment ·····················································4-84
Center console storage ··············································4-84
Glove box ··································································4-85
Luggage net ·······························································4-86
Sliding armrest ··························································4-84
Sunglass holder ·························································4-85Sunglass holder ······························································4-85
Sunroof···········································································4-26
Sunvisor ·········································································4-87
Tachometer·····································································4-37
Tailgate···········································································4-14
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-30
Tilt and telescopic steering ···········································4-31
Tire and loading information label ································5-42
Tire chains······································································5-39
Tire mobility kit ·····························································6-25
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ··············6-7, 6-12
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-7
Tires and wheels ····························································7-37
Checking tire inflation pressure ································7-38
Compact spare tire replacement ································7-42
Low aspect ratio tire··················································7-46
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··············7-37
Tire care·····································································7-37
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
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