2015 Hyundai Accent maintenance

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor-
mation contained in the Owner’s
Handbook & Warranty Information book-
let in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis-
sion control system to meet all applicable
emission regulations.
There are three emission control sys-
tems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is recom-
mended that you have your car inspected
and maintained by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual.Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system)
To prevent the vehicle from misfir-
ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the
ESC switch.
After dynamometer testing is com-
pleted, turn the ESC system back on
by pressing the ESC switch again.1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system supplies
fresh filtered air to the crankcase through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valve
into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission control
(including ORVR: Onboard
Refueling Vapor Recovery)
system
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
(The ORVR system is designed to allow
the vapors from the fuel tank to be
loaded into a canister while refueling at
the gas station, preventing the escape of
fuel vapors into the atmosphere.)

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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms-
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or dura-
bility and may even violate governmen-
tal safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, bat-
tery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with
other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING- Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerous
and could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

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Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi-
cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start,
excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.Operating precautions for catalytic
converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso-
line engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there
are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part
of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as grass, vegeta-
tion, paper, leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and catalytic
system are very hot while the
engine is running or immediately
after the engine is turned off. Keep
away from the exhaust system
and catalytic, you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink
around the exhaust system, do
not seal the bottom of the vehicle
or do not coat the vehicle for cor-
rosion control. It may present a
fire risk under certain conditions.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE NOTICE
Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials, such as
air bag inflators, seatbelt pretensioners
and keyless remote entry batteries, must
be disposed of according to Title 22
California Code of Regulations Section
67384.10 (a).
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Emergency starting ··························································6-4
Jump starting ·······························································6-4
Push starting ································································6-5
Emergency while driving·················································6-2
Emission control system ················································7-76
Crankcase emission control system ··························7-76
Evaporative emission control System ·······················7-76
Exhaust emission control system ······························7-77
Engine ··············································································8-2
Engine compartment ························································2-4
Engine coolant ·······························································7-23
Engine number ·································································8-7
Engine oil ·······································································7-22
Engine overheats······························································6-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-38
Engine will not start·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-75
Exhaust emission control system···································7-76
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-19
Exterior care···································································7-70
Flat tire (with spare tire) ················································6-17
Jack and tools ····························································6-17
Changing tires ···························································6-18
Compact spare tire ····················································6-23
Removing and storing the spare tire ·························6-18Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ·····································6-25
Floor mat anchor(s) ·······················································4-90
Fluid
Brakes/clutch fluid ····················································7-26
Washer fluid ······························································7-27
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-11
Front passenger and rear seat belt ·································3-17
Front seat adjustment ·······················································3-5
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-23
Fuel gauge······································································4-39
Fuel requirements ····························································1-3
Fuses ··············································································7-51
Fuse/relay panel description······································7-54
Instrument panel fuse ················································7-52
Memory fuse ·····························································7-52
Multi fuse ··································································7-54
Gauge
Engine temperature gauge·········································4-38
Fuel gauge ·································································4-39
GAW (Gross axle weight) ·············································5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ································5-47
Glove box·······································································4-85
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ········································5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ···························5-47
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Label
Air bag warning label················································3-60
Refrigerant label ··························································8-7
Tire sidewall labeling ················································7-43
Tire specification and pressure label···························8-7
Vehicle certification label············································8-6
Light bulbs ·····································································7-60
Lighting··········································································4-52
Battery saver function ···············································4-52
Lower anchor ·································································3-32
Lubricants and capacities·················································8-4
Luggage net ···································································4-86
Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-19
Maintenance services ··················································7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-7
Owner maintenance·····················································7-4
Scheduled maintenance service ··································7-6
Tire maintenance ·······················································7-42Maintenance schedule······················································7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-7
Maintenance services ·······················································7-3
Manual climate control system······································4-65
Air conditioning ························································4-70
Climate control air filter············································4-73
Heating and air conditioning·····································4-66
Manual transaxle······························································5-7
Memory fuse ··································································7-52
Mirrors ···········································································4-32
Day/night rearview mirror ········································4-32
Inside rearview mirror···············································4-32
Outside rearview mirror ············································4-33
Multi fuse ·······································································7-54
Occupant detection system ············································3-41
Odometer ·······································································4-40
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-22
Outside rearview mirror·················································4-33
Overheats ·········································································6-6
Owner maintenance ·························································7-4
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Parking brake ·································································5-17
Parking brake ·································································7-26
Power brakes··································································5-16
Power outlet ···································································4-88
Power window lock button ············································4-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt····················································3-20
Push starting·····································································6-5
Rear center belt ······························································3-18
Rear seat···········································································3-9
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-36
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number························8-5
Refrigerant label ······························································8-7
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-6
Replacement light bulb ··················································7-61
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-34
Roof antenna ··································································4-94Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-7
Seat belt warning ···························································3-15
Seat belts ········································································3-14
Rear center belt ·························································3-18
Height adjustment ·····················································3-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt ···············································3-20
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system ····························3-16
Seat belt warning·······················································3-15
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat ·················3-17
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-8
Seating capacity ·····························································5-43
Seats ·················································································3-2
Armrest(front) ·····························································3-6
Folding the rear seat ··················································3-11
Front seat adjustment ··················································3-5
Headrest(front) ····························································3-6
Headrest(rear) ······························································3-9
Rear seat ······································································3-9
Seatback pocket···························································3-8
Side impact air bag ························································3-50
Sliding armrest ·······························································4-84
Smooth cornering···························································5-35
Snow tires ······································································5-38
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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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