2017 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
OFF mode
Push the OFF button to turn off the air cli-
mate control system. However, you can
still operate the mode and air intake but-
tons as long as the ignition switch is in
the ON position. For maximum defrosting, set the tem-
perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve
heater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up the
inside of the windshield.
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING- Windshieldheating
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position and
fan speed control knob or button to
the lower speed.

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Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically. If the position is
selected, air conditioning will also be
selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside
(fresh) air position are not selected auto-
matically, press the corresponding button
manually.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)
air position are not selected automatical-
ly, adjust the corresponding button man-
ually. If the position is selected,
lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher
fan speed.
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Features of your vehicle
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
or air conditioning are controlled auto-
matically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To cancel or
return the defogging logic, do the follow-
ing.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Select the defrost button ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button
blinks 3 times with 0.5 second of interval.
It indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Press the defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning (A/C) button pressed, press the air
intake control button (recirculated air
position) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times with 0.5
second of interval. It indicates that the
defogging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
Automatic Ventilation
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the engine is running
and temperature is below 59°F (15°C)
with the recirculated air position selected
more than five minutes, the air intake
position will be automatically changed to
the outside (fresh) air position. To cancel
or reset the automatic ventilation, do the
following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select Face Level mode.
3. While holding the air conditioning (A/C) button pressed, press the air
intake control button (recirculated air
position) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the automatic ven-
tilation status.
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Features of your vehicle
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Select Face Level mode.
3. While holding the air conditioning (A/C) button pressed, press the air
intake control button (recirculated air
position) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the automatic ven-
tilation status. These compartments can be used to
store small items.
Center console storage
To open the center console storage, pull
up the lever.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
WARNING- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storagecompartments.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt to placeso many items in the storagecompartment that the storagecompartment cover cannot closesecurely.
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Sliding armrest (if equipped)
To move forward
Grab the front portion of the armrest (1)
then pull it forward.
To move rearward
Push the armrest rearward with your
palm.
Glove box
To open the glove box, push the button
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
Sunglass holder (if equipped)
To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open.
Place your sunglasses in the compart-
ment door with the lenses facing out.
Push to close.
WARNING
Do not grap the front portion of the
armrest (1) when moving the arm-
rest rearward. It may pinch your fin-
gers.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove boxfor a long time.
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Features of your vehicle
Luggage net (holder)
(if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the holders located in
the cargo area to attach the luggage net.
WARNING
Do not keep objects except sun-glasses inside the sunglass hold-
er. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, pos-
sibly injuring the passengers in
the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is moving. The
rear view mirror of the vehicle
can be blocked by an open sun-
glass holder.
Do not put the glasses forcibly into a sunglass holder to prevent
breakage or deformation of
glasses. It may cause personal
injury if you try to open it forcibly
when the glasses are jammed in
holder.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods orthe vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulky objects in the luggage compart-ment.
WARNING
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net, ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net's recoil path. DO NOT
use when the strap has visible
signs of wear or damage.

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INTERIOR FEATURES
Cup holder
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
(1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor extension forward or
rearward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for hold-
ing a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)
WARNING- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups ofhot liquid in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion. If the hot
liquid spills, you may burn your-
self. Such a burn to the driver
could lead to loss of control of
the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop
or collision, do not place uncov-
ered or unsecured bottles, glass-
es, cans, etc., in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
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WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct
sun light and do not put them in a
vehicle that is heated up. It may
explode.
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CAUTION
Do not place uncovered cups in thecup holder while the vehicle is inmotion. If the liquid spills, electricsystems may malfunction.
WARNING
For your safety, do not obstruct your
vision when using the sunvisor.