steering wheel Hyundai Accent 2003 User Guide

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 11
NOTE:Before towing, check the level of the tran-
saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on
the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add
fluid, a towing dolly must be used as de-
scribed above.
D080B01A-AATTOWING A CAR WITH MANUAL
TRANSAXLE
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is
released.
o If the car is being towed with the front wheels
on the ground, be sure that the transaxle is
in neutral. Also, be sure that the ignition key
is in the "ACC" position. This is necessary to
prevent damage to the steering lock mecha-
nism, which is not designed to hold the front
wheels straight while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged, a towing dolly
must be used.
D080C02A-AATTOWING A CAR WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transaxle should
never be towed from the rear with the front
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must
be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must
be used under the front wheels.
D080B01A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
D080C01A
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is
released.
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D080C02A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE

3- 12 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
D080D02A-AATEMERGENCY TOWING
For emergency towing when no commercial tow
vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or
strap to one of the tie-down hooks under the
front of your car. Do not attempt to tow your
vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface.
This may result in serious damage to your car.
Nor should it be attempted if the wheels, drive
train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged.
Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral
and the key in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in
the "ON" position (with the engine running). A
driver must be in the towed car to steer it and
operate the brakes.
D120A01A-AAT
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers
can make you a new key if you have your key
number.
If you lock the keys inside your car and you
cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai dealers
can use special tools to open the door for you.
CAUTION:If the car is being towed with all four wheels
on the ground, it can be towed only from the
front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph
(50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25 km).
Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing
the key in the "ACC" position. A driver must
be in the towed vehicle to operate the steer-
ing and brakes.
D080D02A
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 9
F070M01A-AAT
o Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check
for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,
cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
F070L01A-AATo Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for loose-
ness or damage. Retighten to the specified
torque.
F070Q01A-AAT
o Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and connec-
tions for leakage and damage. Check air condi-
tioning performance according to the relevant
shop manual if necessary.
F070P01A-AATo Driveshafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for
cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any
damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
F070N01A-AAT
o Power steering pump, belt and
hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for
leakage and damage. Replace any damaged or
leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-
cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Re-
place or adjust it if necessary.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3
G020C01A-AATVehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Light operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater system operation (and air
conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appear to be functioning correctly,
inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020A01A-AATGENERAL CHECKS
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level and condition
o Battery Condition
o Air filter condition
G020B01A-AATVehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tightness
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)

6- 16 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G150A01A-AATCHECKING STEERING WHEEL
FREEPLAY
To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the
car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and
gently move the steering wheel back and forth.
Use very light finger pressure and be sensitive
to changes in resistance that mark the limits of
the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than speci-
fied, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer
and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
G160A01A-AATCHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
FREE-PLAY
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch
pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This
is the clutch pedal free-play. The free-play should
be within the limits specified in the illustration
below. If it is not, have it inspected by your
Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if nec-
essary.
HLC5008
1.18 in.
(30 mm)
G160A01E
0.24 ~ 0.51 in.
(6 ~ 13 mm)
HLC2099
4. Replace the two filters.
5. Installation is the reverse order of disassem-
bly.
CAUTION:Be sure to install the air filter in the direction
of the arrow sign. Otherwise, it may cause
noise or deterioration.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 8- 5
WARNING:o Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous!
Worn-out tires can cause loss of brak-
ing effectiveness, steering control and
traction. When replacing tires, never
mix radial and bias ply tires on the same
car. If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in sets
of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other than
the recommended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteristics that
could cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may fit
poorly and result in damage to the
vehicle, including broken wheel studs.
I100A02E-AAT
SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the following:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
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I100A01AI110A01A-AAT
SHOP MANUAL
A Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
I120A02A-AAT
WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
VEHICLE
o New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited
Warranty.
o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim-
ited Powertrain Warranty (first owner only).
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System Warran-
ty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty Federal
vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited
Warranty
NOTE:Detailed warranty information is provided in
your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.

9- 2 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
Tire Size
P175/70 R13
P185/60 R14
T105/70 D(R)14 in. (mm)
Liter
45Automatic T/A
Manual T/A
MF12V, 55AH
13.5V 90A
Dual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Drum
Cable operated on rear wheel
Standard
Option
Spare
US. gal
11.9 Fuel tank
capacityImp.gal
9.9Battery
Alternator
Starter0.9 KW
0.7 KW
Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brake
Inflation Pressure
30PSI (207 kPa)
60PSI (414 kPa)
J010A01A-AATMEASUREMENT
J020A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING
J060A01A-AATFUEL SYSTEM
J040A01A-AATELECTRICAL
J050A01A-AATBRAKE
J030A03A-AATTIRE
4 DOOR
167.7 (4260)
66.1 (1680)
54.9 (1395)
96.1 (2440)
56.5 (1435)
56.1 (1425) Item
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height (unladen)
Wheel base
Wheel tread
Front
Rear
3 DOOR
165.9 (4215)
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump typeRack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in (0 ~ 30 mm)
5.3 in. (134 mm)
Vane type

10- 4 INDEX
P
Parking Brake ...................................................................................1-51
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-20
Pretensioner Seat Belt ......................................................................1-25
R
Rear Seats
Fold down ....................................................................................1-12
Rear seat entry ............................................................................1-12
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................................1-43
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .....................................................1-43
Replacement of Bulbs .......................................................................6-22
S
Seat Belts
2-Point static type ........................................................................1-18
3-Point type ..................................................................................1-16
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-18
Adjutable height ...........................................................................1-16
Care of seat belts ........................................................................1-15
Precautions ..................................................................................1-14
Spark Plugs ........................................................................................ 6-8
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-37
Starting Procedures ............................................................................ 2-4
Steering Wheel
Free-play ......................................................................................6-16
Stereo Sound System .......................................................................1-66
Sun Visor ..........................................................................................1-55 I
Ignition Switch ..................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator .......................................................1-33
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................................1-45
Interior Light ......................................................................................1-47
J
Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys .................................................................................................. 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-12
Positions ........................................................................................ 2-3
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .............................. 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................................ 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ................................................................. 5-4
Service requirements ..................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Day/night inside rearview .............................................................1-50
Outside rear view ........................................................................1-48
O
Odometer/Trip Odometer ..................................................................1-38