2016 Hyundai Accent wiper blades

Features of your vehicle
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D : Rear wiper/washer control
· – Wash with brief wipes
· ON – Continuous wipe
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release it with
the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward and
held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT (if equipped) : Wiper operates intermittently atthe same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist. To
vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.OAM049048N
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■5 Door


CAUTION
When starting the vehicle in winter, set the wiper switch in the OFFposition. Otherwise, wipers may operate and ice may damage thewindshield wiper blades. Alwaysremove all snow and ice and defrost the windshield properly prior tooperating the windshield wipers.

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Features of your vehicle
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■4 Door

■5 Door


Windshield washers
To use the windshield washer, pull the lever gently toward you in the OFF position.
- Type A, Type C: The washer fluid will spray on the windshield and the wipers will operate 1~3 cycles.
- Type B: The washer fluid will spray on the windshield but the wipers will not operate.
Use this function when the windshield is dirty.
The spray operation will continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not suffi-
cient, you will need to add appropriate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid to the
washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine compartment on the pas-
senger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
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
washer pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir is empty.

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Driving your vehicle
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glarefrom other driver's headlights.
Keep your headlights clean and prop- erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more diffi-
cult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-
pared for the slick pavement. Here are a
few things to consider when driving in the
rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harder tosee and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
Keep your windshield wiping equip- ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.
If your tires are not in good condition, making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tires are in
good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it eas- ier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking oper-
ation returns.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving.

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Engine compartment / 7-2
Maintenance services / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-4
Scheduled maintenance service / 7-6
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-19
Engine oil / 7-22
Engine coolant / 7-23
Brake/clutch fluid / 7-26
Washer fluid / 7-27
Parking brake / 7-27
Air cleaner / 7-28
Climate control air filter / 7-29
Wiper blades / 7-31
Battery / 7-34
Tires and wheels / 7-37
Fuses / 7-51
Light bulbs / 7-60
Appearance care / 7-70
Emission control system / 7-76
California perchlorate notice / 7-79
Maintenance

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Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare (if equipped).
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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✽NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
1JBA5122CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do notattempt to move the wipers manual- ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiperblade could result in wiper malfunc- tion and failure.

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Index
Tires and wheels··················\
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Towing ··················\
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· ·6-32
Towing capacity ··················\
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Transaxle Automatic transaxle ··················\
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· ·5-10
Manual transaxle ··················\
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Trip computer ··················\
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Trunk ··················\
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··· ·4-12
Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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·1-5
Vehicle capacity weight ··················\
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·5-43
Vehicle certification label ··················\
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8-6
Vehicle curb weight ··················\
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Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ·········1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ··················\
·····8-6
Vehicle load limit ··················\
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Cargo capacity ··················\
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Certification label ··················\
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Seating capacity ··················\
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ··········5-44
Tire and loading information label ··················\
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Towing capacity ··················\
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Vehicle capacity weight ··················\
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Vehicle stability management ··················\
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Vehicle weight ··················\
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Base curb weight ··················\
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···· ·5-48Cargo weight
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GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
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GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
···5-48
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··················\
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GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·················5-48
Vehicle curb weight ··················\
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Volume/weight ··················\
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Warning and indicators ··················\
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·4-44
Washer fluid ··················\
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Weight/volume ··················\
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Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
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Wheel replacement ··················\
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indows ··················\
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Auto down window ··················\
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Auto up/down window ··················\
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Power window lock button ··················\
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Windshield defrosting and defogging ··················\
···4-83
Automatic ventilation ··················\
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Defogging logic ··················\
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Winter driving ··················\
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Snow tires ··················\
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Tire chains ··················\
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Wiper blades ··················\
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Wipers and washers ··················\
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