2023 HYUNDAI ACCENT window washer fluid

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Driving your vehicle
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Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Do not let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear selector lever in P
and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Do not let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects or
materials in the engine com-
partment
Placement of foreign object or mate-
rials which prevent cooling of the
engine, in the engine compartment,
may cause a failure or combustion.
The manufacturer is not responsible
for the damage caused by such
placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
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Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wiper functionality.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commercial
car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window
and the blades with a clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, do not:
Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
Attempt to move the wipers
manually.
Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manu-
ally.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
In order to prevent damage to
the hood and the wiper arms, the
wiper arms should only be lifted
when in the top wiping position.
Always return the wiper arms to
the windshield before driving.
Front windshield wiper blade
replacement
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1. Put the front windshield wipers
into the service position.
2. Raise the wiper arm and slightly
rotate the wiper blade assembly to
expose the plastic locking clip.
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it
may chip or crack the windshield.
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Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-40
Tire Traction ...............................................................7-36
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................7-34
Wheel Replacement....................................................7-36
Towing ............................................................................6-21
Emergency Towing.....................................................6-23
Removable Towing Hook...........................................6-22
Tie-down Hook...........................................................6-24
Towing Service ...........................................................6-21
Trailer Towing.................................................................5-63
Trip Computer .................................................................3-77
Type A ........................................................................3-77
Type B ........................................................................3-81
Vehicle Certification Label ...............................................8-9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............................8-9
Vehicle load limit ............................................................5-58
Tire Loading Information Label.................................5-59
Volume and Weight ...........................................................8-5Washer fluid ....................................................................7-22
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ..............................7-22
Windows .........................................................................3-33
Manual windows ........................................................3-36
Power Windows..........................................................3-33
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging .........................3-115
Auto Defogging System
(Only for Automatic Climate Control System) .....3-118
Rear Window Defroster ............................................3-119
Winter driving .................................................................5-54
Snow or Icy Conditions..............................................5-54
Winter Precautions .....................................................5-56
Wiper blades ...................................................................7-26
Blade Inspection .........................................................7-26
Blade Replacement .....................................................7-26
Wipers and Washers ........................................................3-92
Windshield Washers ...................................................3-93
Windshield Wipers .....................................................3-92
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