light Hyundai Accent 2003 Owner's Guide

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 47
oON
In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o OFF
In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
The interior courtesy light has a switch of three
positions. The three positions are:
o "DR" or "·"
In the "DR" or "·" position, the interior cour-
tesy light comes on when any door is opened
regardless of the ignition key position. The
light goes out when the door is closed.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with the delay-out
interior light, the light goes out gradually
within 6 seconds after the door is closed.
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Interior light
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Type A (If Installed)Type B
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INTERIOR LIGHT
Map Light (If Installed)
The two map light switches are located on both
sides of the front overhead console. Push in the
map light switch to turn the light on or off. This
light produces a spot beam for convenient use
as a map light at night or as a personal light for
the driver and the passenger.
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GLOVE BOX
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion.
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OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR HEAT-
ER (If Installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster. To
heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push in
the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push the
switch again to turn the heater off. The outside
rearview mirror heater automatically turns itself
off after 20 minutes.
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FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push them
towards the rear.
The outside rear view mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in restricted areas.
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DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW MIR-
ROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night in-
side rear view mirror. The "night" position is
selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the
glare of headlights of cars behind you is re-
duced.
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WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could
result in loss of control, and an accident
causing death, serious injury or property dam-
age.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 51
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PARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake before leaving
the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the
lever and press the thumb button. Then,
while holding the button in, lower the brake
lever.
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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stop light in the center of the rear window or
inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied.
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HOOD RELEASE
1 . Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Push the safety catch lever to the left and lift
the hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
Before closing the hood, return the support rod
to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the
hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the
closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 53
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the car.
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do not
use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
WARNING:o The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
clicks, otherwise " " light will illumi-
nate.
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai replace-
ment part.
o If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced
and securely seated after fueling. Failure
to replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap
will result in fuel vapors escaping into the
atmosphere and the check engine (MIL)
indicator " " illuminating.
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
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TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)
Remote Trunk Lid Release
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To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on
it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, always try to pull it up again.
WARNING:The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases on
page 2-2.
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To Unlock Using the Key.
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The luggage compartment
light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
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Tailgate (3 DOOR)
To open the tailgate, unlock it by turning the key
clockwise, then pull the outside handle toward
you.
To close, lower the tailgate and shut firmly to
engage the latch. Lock the tailgate by turning the
key counterclockwise.
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Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's
own will or by another person or by acci-
dent, pull the emergency trunk release
lever on the driver's side of the inside
panel of the trunk. This will open the
trunk lid.
o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the emer-
gency trunk release lever in their vehicle and
how to open the trunk lid if they are acciden-
tally locked in the trunk.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 63
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AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION
(If Installed)
Cooling
To use the air conditioning to cool the interior:
o Turn on the fan control switch (1).
o Turn on the air conditioning switch (4) by
pushing in on the switch.
The air conditioning indicator light should
come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control (5) to the po-
sition.
o Set the temperature control (3) to "Cool".
("Cool" provides maximum cooling. The tem-
perature may be moderated by moving the
control toward "Warm".)
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(1)(2)(3)
(4) (5)
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Operation Tips
o If the interior of the car is hot when you first
get in, open the windows for a few minutes to
expel the hot air.
o When you are using the air conditioning
system, keep all windows closed to keep hot
air out.
o When moving slowly, as in heavy traffic, shift
to a lower gear. This increases engine speed,
which in turn increases the speed of the air
conditioning compressor.
o On steep grades, turn the air conditioner off
to avoid the possibility of the engine over-
heating.
o During winter months or in periods when the
air conditioner is not used regularly, run the
air conditioner once every month for a few
minutes. This will help circulate the lubri-
cants and keep your system in peak operat-
ing condition.
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De-Humidified Heating
For dehumidified heating:
o Turn on the fan control switch (1).
o Turn on the air conditioning switch (4). The
air conditioning indicator light should come
on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control (5) to the fresh air
( ) position.
o Set the air flow control (2) to the face ( )
position.
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(1)(2)(3)
(4) (5)
o Adjust the fan control (1) to the desired
speed. For greater cooling, turn the fan con-
trol (1)to one of the higher speeds or tempo-
rarily select the position on the air intake
control (5).o Adjust the fan control (1) to the desired
speed.
o For more rapid action, set the fan at one of
the higher speeds.
o Adjust the temperature control (3) to provide
the desired amount of warmth.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 65
NOTE:
When the A/C is operated continuously on the floor-defrost level ( ) or defrost level ( ), it may
cause fog to form on the exterior windshield. If this occurs, set the air flow control to the face level
position ( ) and fan speed control to the low position. Use the heating/ventilation system to defrost or defog the
windshield:
To remove interior fog on the windshield:
o Set the air intake control to the fresh air ( ) position.
o Set the air flow control to the defrost ( ) position.
(The air conditioning will be turned on automati-
cally.)
o Set the temperature control to the desired position.
o Set the fan speed control between "1" and "4" position.To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield:
o Activate the windshield wipers and washer to remove
light frost and moisture.
o Set the air intake control to the fresh ( ) position.
o Set the air flow control to the defrost ( ) position.
(The air conditioning will be turned on automati-
cally)
o Set the temperature control to warm.
o Set the fan speed control to position "3" or "4".
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DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 81
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CARE OF DISC
Proper Handling
Handle your disc as shown. Do not drop the
disc. Hold the disc so you will not leave finger-
prints on the surface. If the surface is scratched,
it may cause the pickup to skip signal tracks. Do
not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels on the
disc. Do not write on the disc.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play damaged, warped or
cracked discs. It could severely damage the
playback mechanism.
Storage
When not in use, place your discs in their
individual case and store them in a cool place
away from the sun, heat, and dust.
Do not grip or pull out the disc with your hand
while the disc is being pulled into the unit by the
Self Loading mechanism.
Keep Your Discs Clean
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface could
cause the pickup to skip signal tracks. Wipe the
surface clean with a clean soft cloth. If the
surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean soft
cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent to
wipe it clean. See drawing.
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Care of Cassette Tapes
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Proper care of your cassette tapes will extend
the tape life and increase your listening enjoy-
ment. Always protect your tapes and cassette
cases from direct sunlight, severely cold and
dusty conditions. When not in use, cassettes
should always be stored in the protective cas-
sette case in which they were originally sup-
plied. When the vehicle is very hot or cold, allow
the interior temperature to become more com-
fortable before listening to your cassettes.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C020A01A-AATBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil or water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are
not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
C030A01A-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key
and turn it to the "START" position. Release
it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold
the key in the "START" position for more
than 15 seconds.
NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P"
or "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. (For
Automatic Transaxle)
C040A01A-AATKEY POSITIONS
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LOCKACC
ON
START
WARNING:The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
o "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 5
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 sec-
onds between starting attempts to protect
the starter from overheating.C050B01A-AATNormal Conditions:
The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and place the
gearshift lever (manual transaxle) in neutral
or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) in
"P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights and
gauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
WARNING:Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will
not start unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed. On a manual transaxle equipped
vehicle that can be started without depress-
ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
inside or outside the vehicle as a result of
the forward or backward movement of the
vehicle that will occur if the clutch is not
depressed when the vehicle is started.
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4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position
and release it when the engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing
the vehicle in gear.
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OPERATING THE MANUAL
TRANSAXLE
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a conven-
tional shift pattern. This shift pattern is also
imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully
synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to
either a higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.
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NOTE:o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least 3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move the
lever into the reverse position.
o During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
ful to the transaxle.
o If you've come to a complete stop and it's
hard to shift into 1
st or R(Reverse), put
the shift lever in N(Neutral) position and
release the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
back down, and then shift into 1
st or
R(Reverse) gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in pre-
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
CAUTION:When downshifting from fifth gear to
fourth gear, caution should be taken not
to inadvertently press the gear shift lever
sideways in such a manner that second
gear is engaged. Such a drastic downshift
may cause the engine speed to increase to
the point that the tachometer will enter the
red zone. Such over revving of the engine
may possibly cause engine damage.
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