Hyundai Accent 2009 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil by
using a funnel. Do not overfill so as not
to damage engine.
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WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia-
tor hose when adding the engine oil as
it may be hot enough to burn you.
G030D02MC-AATAdding OilIf the oil level is close to or below the "L"
mark, add oil until it reaches the "F" mark.
To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do
not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock-
wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L"
marks is equal to about 1 quart of oil.
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NOTE:
o It is recommended that the engine oil
and filter should be changed by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil in
an environmentally acceptable man-
ner. It is suggested that it be placed
in a sealed container and taken to a
service station for reclaimation. Do
not pour the oil on the ground or put
it into the household trash.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine oil contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and reproductive harm.
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon as pos-
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CHECKING AND CHANGING
THE ENGINE COOLANT!
G050A01TG-AAT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. When the engine is
hot, the engine coolant is under pres-
sure and may erupt through the open-
ing if the cap is removed. You could be
seriously burned if you do not observe
this precaution. Do not remove the ra-
diator cap until the radiator is cool to
the touch.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the engine cool-
ant should be changed by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
G050B01A-AATRecommended Engine CoolantUse a high quality ethylene-glycol cool-
ant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine
coolant should be compatible with alumi-
num engine parts. Additional corrosion
inhibitors or additives should not be used.
The cooling system must be maintained
with the correct concentration and type of
engine coolant to prevent freezing and
corrosion.
Never allow the concentration of anti-
freeze to exceed the 60% level or go
below the 35% level or damage to the
coolant system may result. For proper
concentration when adding or replacing
the coolant, refer to the following table.
Water
65%
60%
50%
40% Antifreeze
solution
35%
40%
50%
60% Ambient
temperature
°F (°C)
5 (-15)
-13 (-25)
-31 (-35)
-49 (-45)Engine coolant
concentration
G050C01TG-AATTo Check the Coolant LevelThe coolant level can be seen on the side
of the plastic coolant reservoir. The level
of the coolant should be between the "L"
and "F" lines on the reservoir when the
engine is cool. If the level is below the "L"
mark, add engine coolant to bring it up
between "L" and "F". If the level is low,
inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the
fluid level frequently. If the level drops
again, visit your Hyundai dealer for an
inspection and diagnosis of the reason.
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G070A03Y-AATThe replacement of air cleaner filter is
performed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be
lifted off, the old filter removed and the
new filter put in its place.
Genuine Hyundai replacement parts are
recommended.CHANGING THE AIR
CLEANER FILTER
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may some-
times operate even when the engine is
not running. Use extreme caution when
working near the blades of the cooling
fan so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blade. As the engine cool-
ant temperature decreases, the fan will
automatically shut off. This is a normal
condition.CAUTION:
o Engine coolant can damage the fin-
ish of your car. If you spill engine
coolant on the car, wash it off thor-
oughly with clean water.
o The engine in your vehicle has alumi-
num engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol base
coolant to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
Do not use hard water. Hard water
can cause engine damage from cor-
rosion, overheating or freezing.
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CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a
proper air filter in place can result in
excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake. These may re-
sult in damage to the air cleaner
filter.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER
BLADESG080A02A-AATThe wiper blades should be carefully
inspected from time to time and cleaned
to remove accumulations of road film or
other debris. To clean the wiper blades
and arms, use a clean sponge or cloth
with a mild soap or detergent and water.
If the wipers continue to streak or smear
the glass, replace them with genuine
Hyundai replacement parts or their
equivalent.
CAUTION:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry
glass. This can result in more rapid
wear of the wiper blades and may
scratch the glass.
o Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
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2. Raise the wiper blade lightly and pull
up it.
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G080B01HR-GATReplacing the Wiper BladesTo replace the wiper blades, raise the
wiper to the vertical.To remove the wiper blade1. Push down the wiper blade with the
locking clip (1) pressed to detach it
from the wiper arm.
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FILLING THE WASHER RES-
ERVOIRG090A01MC-AATA good quality washer fluid should be
used to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid
level should be checked more frequently
during inclement weather or whenever
the washer system is in more frequent
use.
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1. Put a new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm and lower the wiper blade at the
level of the wiper arm as shown in the
drawing.To install the wiper blade
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2. Pull up the wiper blade until you hear
an audible "click" to engage in the end
of the wiper arm.
NOTE:
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against
the windshield.
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G100A01MC-GATTransaxle lubricant in the manual
transaxle should be checked at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5.
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OIL (MANUAL)
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CAUTION:
o Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer
system because it will damage the
car's finish.
o The washer should not be operated
if the washer reservoir is empty.
This can damage the washer fluid
pump.WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle
oil level when the engine is cool or cold.
If the engine is hot, you should exercise
great caution to avoid burning yourself
on hot engine or exhaust parts.
WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents con-
tain some amounts of alcohol and
can be flammable under certain cir-
cumstances. Do not allow sparks or
flame to contact the washer fluid or
the washer fluid reservoir. Damage
to the vehicle or its occupants could
occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poison-
ous to humans and animals. Do not
drink windshield washer fluid. Seri-
ous injury or death could occur.NOTE:
It is recommended that the manual
transaxle fluid should be checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
G110A01MC-AATTransaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle
should be checked at those intervals
specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
NOTE:
Automatic transaxle fluid is basically a
red color. As driving distance increases,
the fluid color turns darkish red gradu-
ally. It is a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
based upon the changing color.
You must replace the automatic
transaxle fluid in accordance with inter-
vals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in section 5.CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
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3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the "HOT"
range on the level gauge. If the fluid
level is lower, add the specified fluid
from the fill hole. If the fluid level is
higher, drain the fluid from the drain
hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition [(fluid temperature 68~86°F
(20~30°C)], add the fluid to the "COLD"
line and then recheck the fluid level
according to the above step 2.
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Fluid level should be within
"HOT" range
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WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at normal
operating temperature. This means that
the engine, radiator, exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great care
not to burn yourself during this proce-
dure.
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CAUTION:
Use of aftermarket ATF additives may
cause damage to the automatic
transaxle.
Only use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP
III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or
other brands meeting the SP III specifi-
cation approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
If you are having your vehicle serviced
at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer,
verify that the correct ATF is used for
your vehicle.
G110D03A-AATChecking the automatic transaxle
fluid levelThe automatic transaxle fluid level should
be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on level ground with the
parking brake applied and check the fluid
level according to the following proce-
dure.
1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral)
position and confirm the engine is run-
ning at idle speed.
2. After the transaxle is warmed up suffi-
ciently [(fluid temperature 158~176°F
(70~80°C)], for example by 10 min-
utes usual driving, move the shift lever
through all positions then place the
shift lever in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
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CHECKING THE BRAKES!
G120A01A-AAT
G120B01A-AATChecking the Brake Fluid Level
CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the
safe operation of the car, it is sug-
gested that they be checked and in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer. The
brakes should be checked and in-
spected for wear at those intervals
specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
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WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid.
It can damage your vision if it gets into
your eyes. It will also damage your
vehicle's paint if spilled on it and not
removed immediately.
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by the
engine coolant temperature and may
sometimes operate even when the en-
gine is not running. Use extreme cau-
tion when working near the blades of
the cooling fan, so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the
engine coolant temperature decreases,
the fan will automatically shut off. This
is a normal condition.
G120D01A-AATTo Check the Fluid LevelThe fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
should be checked periodically. The level
should be between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks on the side of the reservoir. If the
level is at or below the "MIN" mark, care-
fully add fluid to bring it up to "MAX". Do
not overfill.
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G140B01A-AATChecking the Air Conditioner Opera-
tion1. Start the engine and let it run at fast
idle for several minutes with the air
conditioner set at the maximum cold
setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash
vents is not cold, have the air condi-
tioning system inspected by your
Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
Running the air conditioning system for
extended periods of time with a low
refrigerant level may damage the com-
pressor.
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G120E02A-AATAdding Brake Fluid
WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can dam-
age your vision if it gets into your eyes.
Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification
fluid from a sealed container. Do not
allow the fluid can or reservoir to re-
main open any longer than required.
This will avoid entry of dirt and moisture
which can damage the brake system
and cause improper operation.
To add brake fluid, first wipe away any
dirt, then unscrew the fluid reservoir cap.
Slowly pour the recommended fluid into
the reservoir. Do not overfill. Carefully
replace the cap on the reservoir and
tighten.
AIR CONDITIONER CAREG140A01A-AATKeeping the Condenser CleanThe air conditioner condenser (and en-
gine radiator) should be checked periodi-
cally for accumulation of dirt, dead in-
sects, leaves, etc. These can interfere
with maximum cooling efficiency. When
removing such accumulations, brush or
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G140C01A-AATLubricationTo lubricate the compressor and the seals
in the system, the air conditioner should
be run for at least 10 minutes each week.
This is particularly important during cool
weather when the air conditioning sys-
tem is not otherwise in use.
2. Pull out the climate control air filter with
the hooks on both sides pressed.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to press the hooks in the
opposite direction.
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CHANGING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL AIR FILTERB145A02MC-GAT(For Evaporator and Blower Unit)The climate control air filter is located in
front of the evaporator unit behind the
glove box.
It helps to decrease the amount of pollut-
ants entering the car.
1. Open the glove box and remove the
adjusting pins on both sides of the
glove box.
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