2016 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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Features of your vehicle
Boot lid/Tailgate open
warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
boot 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.
Immobiliser indicator
(if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobilis-
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
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
With smart key system (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immo-
biliser 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.• 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 authorised 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.

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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.
Low washer fluid level
warning light (if equipped)
This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is nearly empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
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 whilst 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
whilst driving, or does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, take your vehicle to your
nearest authorised HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
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 - Petrol 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 autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer.

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Features of your vehicle
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.
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) indicator
(if equipped)
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions. Under normal driv-
ing conditions, the ESC indicator will
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
But, if the ESC system malfunctions the
indicator illuminates and stays on. Take
your vehicle to an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
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 authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.

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ESC OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESC is deactivated.
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated when the
cruise control ON-OFF button on the
steering wheel is pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON-OFF button is pushed
again. For more information about the
use of cruise control, refer to “Cruise
control system” in section 5.Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (SET- or RES+) is
ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated when
the cruise control switch (SET- or RES+)
is pushed. The cruise SET indicator light
does not illuminate when the cruise con-
trol switch (CANCEL) is pushed or the
system is disengaged.SET
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Features of your vehicle
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 whilst 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 whilst
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
If the preheat indicator light contin-
ues to illuminate or flash on and off
after the engine has warmed up or
whilst driving, check the system by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
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 authorised 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
(Instrument cluster type B)
Key is not in vehicle
(for smart key system)
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
(for smart key system)
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is
not detected and you push the engine
start/stop button, the warning illuminates
on the LCD screen for 10 seconds.
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Features of your vehicle
Low key battery
(for smart key system)
When the smart key in the vehicle dis-
charges, the warning illuminates on the
LCD screen for 10 seconds.
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
(for smart key system and Automatic
transaxle/Continuously Variable
Transaxle/Dual clutch transmission)
If the ignition switch turn to the ACC posi-
tion twice by pushing the engine
start/stop button repeatedly without
pressing the brake pedal, the warning
illuminates on the LCD screen for 10 sec-
onds to indicate that you should press
the brake pedal to start the engine.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and
Manual transaxle)
If the ignition switch turn to the ACC posi-
tion twice by pushing the engine
start/stop button repeatedly without
pressing the clutch pedal, the warning
illuminates on the LCD screen for 10 sec-
onds to indicate that you should press
the clutch pedal to start the engine.
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Shift to "P" position
(for smart key system)
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
(for smart key system)
If you push the engine start/ stop button
whilst the "Key is not detected" illumi-
nates on the LCD screen, the warning
illuminates for 10 seconds.
Press start button again
(for smart key system)
If there is a problem with the engine
start/stop button system, the warning illu-
minates for 10 seconds to indicate that
you could start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button whilst press-
ing the brake pedal.
If the warning illuminates each time you
push the start/stop button, take your
vehicle to an authorised HYUNDAI deal-
er and have the system checked.
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