2016 Hyundai Accent wiper fluid

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Features of your vehicle
ORB045377ORB045375
■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.

Features of your vehicle
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4
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (5 Door)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.
- Spraying washer fluid and wiping
ON - Normal wiper operation
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
OFF - Wiper is not in operation Push the lever away from you to spray
rear washer fluid and to run the rear
wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray and wiper
operation will continue until you release
the lever.
ORB045376
■5 Door



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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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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 ··················\
···5-43
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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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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