air conditioning Hyundai Accent 2003 Owner's Manual

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
1. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
2. Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (If Installed)
3. Multi-Function Light Switch
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Horn and Driver's Airbag
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
7. Digital Clock (If Installed)
8. Rear Window Defroster Switch (If Installed)
9. Hazard Warning Light Switch
1 0 . Front Fog Light Switch (If Installed)
11.Audio System (If Installed)12.Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel
13.Passenger's Airbag
14.Glove Box
15.Hood Release Lever
16.Multi Box
17.Cigarette Lighter
18.Front Drink Holder
19.Ashtray
20. Shift Lever (If Installed)
21.Parking Brake Lever
22.Rear Drink Holder
CAUTION:When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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1- 58 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculating inside air.
Fresh
Recirculation
With the mode selected, air enters the
vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled
according to the other functions selected.
With the mode selected, air from within
the passenger compartment is drawn through
the heating system and heated or cooled ac-
cording to the other functions selected.
B670C01A-AAT
AIR INTAKE CONTROL
This model has four controls and one switch for
the heating and cooling system. They are:
1. Fan speed control
2. Air flow control
3. Temperature control
4. Air conditioning switch
5 . Air intake control
B670B01A-AAT
Fan Speed Control (Blower Control)
This is used to turn the blower fan on and off and
to select the fan speed.
The blower fan speed, and therefore the volume
of air delivered from the system, may be con-
trolled manually by setting the blower control
between the "1" and "4" position.
B670A02A-AAT
HEATING AND VENTILATION
(If Installed)
B670A01A
1
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4
HLC2085HLC20875

1- 60 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
Defrost-Level
Air is discharged through the windshield de-
froster nozzle, side defroster nozzle, side
ventilator.
If the "Defrost" mode is selected, the air condi-
tioning will be turned on automatically. And if
you want to turn off the air conditioning, push the
A/C button.
HLC2095
Floor-Level
Air is discharged through the floor vents, wind-
shield defroster nozzle, side defroster nozzle,
side ventilator.
HLC2093
Floor-Defrost Level
Air is discharged through the windshield de-
froster nozzle, the floor vents, side defroster
nozzle, side ventilator.
If the "Floor-Defrost" mode is selected, the air
conditioning will be turned on automatically. And
if you want to turn off the air conditioning, push
the A/C button.
HLC2094

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 61
B690A02A-AAT
HEATING CONTROLS
B670E02A-AAT
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Cool
Warm
This control is used to adjust the degree of
heating or cooling desired.
HLC2086
For normal heating operation, set the air intake
control to the fresh air ( ) position and the
air flow control to the floor ( ) position.
For faster heating, the air intake control should
be set in the recirculate ( ) position.
If the windows fog up, set the air flow control to
the defrost ( ) position (The air conditioning
will be turned on automatically.) and the air
intake control to the fresh air ( ) position.
For maximum heat, move the temperature con-
trol to "Warm".
B700A01A-AAT
BI-LEVEL HEATING
Your Hyundai is equipped with bi-level heating
controls. This makes it possible to have cooler
air from the dashboard vents and warmer air
from the floor outlets at the same time. To use
this feature:
o Set the air intake control to the fresh air
( ) position.
o Set the air flow control at the bi-level ( )
position.
o Set the temperature control between "Cool"
and "Warm".
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1- 62 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B730A01FC-GAT
OPERATION TIPS
o To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from en-
tering the car through the ventilation system,
temporarily set the air intake control to
the position.
Be sure to return the control to the po-
sition when the irritation has passed to keep
fresh air in the vehicle. This will help keep the
driver alert and comfortable.
o Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in
through the grilles just ahead of the wind-
shield. Care should be taken that these are
not blocked by leaves, snow, ice or other
obstructions.
o To prevent interior fog on the windshield, set
the air intake control to the fresh air ( )
position and fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
B740A01A-AAT
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH
(If Installed)
The air conditioning is turned on by pushing the
A/C button on the heating/air conditioning con-
trol panel.
B710A01A-AAT
VENTILATION
To operate the ventilation system:
o Set the air intake control at the fresh air
( ) position.
o To direct all intake air to the dashboard
vents, set the airflow control to the face
( ) position.
o Adjust the fan speed control to the desired
speed.
o Set the temperature control between "Cool"
and "Warm".
B710A01A
HLC2090

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 63
B740B02A-AAT
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".)
B740B01A
(1)(2)(3)
(4) (5)
B740D01A-AAT
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.
B740C01A-AAT
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.
B740C01A
(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".
B720A05A-AAT
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 79
B260D01O-AAT
1. Playing CD
o Insert the CD with the label facing upward.
o Insert the CD to start CD playback, during
radio operation.
o When a disc is in the CD deck, if you press
the CD button, the CD player will begin
playing even if the radio is being used.
o The CD player can be used when the ignition
switch is in either the "ON" or "ACC" posi-
tion.
2. FF/REW ( / )
If you want to fast forward or reverse through
the compact disc track, push and hold the FF
( ) or REW ( ) button.
When you release the button, the compact disc
player will resume playing.
3 . TRACK UP/DOWN
o The desired track on the disc currently being
played can be selected using the track num-
ber.
o Press once to skip forward to the beginn-
ing of the next track. Press once to skip
back to the beginning of the track.
4 . SCAN Button
o Press the SCAN button to playback the first
10 seconds of each track.
o Press the SCAN button again within 10 sec.
when you have reached the disired track.
5 . REPEAT Button
o To repeat the track you are currently listen-
ing to, press the RPT button. To cancel,
press again.
o If you do not release RPT operation when
the track ends, it will automatically be re-
played.
This process will be continued until you push
the button again.
6 . EJECT Button
When the EJECT button is pressed with a
CD loaded, the CD will eject.
NOTE:o To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating sys-
tem.
o When replacing the fuse, replace it with a
fuse having the correct capacity.
o The preset station frequencies are all
erased when the car battery is discon-
nected. Therefore, all data will have to be
set again if this should occur.o Do not add any oil to the rotating parts.
Keep magnets, screwdrivers and other
metallic objects away from the tape
mechanism and head.
o This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system with
negative ground.
o This unit is made of precision parts. Do
not attempt to disassemble or adjust any
parts.
o When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low enough
to allow you to hear sounds coming from
the outside.
o Do not expose this equipment (including
the speakers) to water or excessive mois-
ture.

2- 12 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
C160A01A-AAT
WINTER DRIVING
The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
C160B01A-AATSnowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it
is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. Failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous
practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between
the vehicle in operation in front and your vehicle.
Also, apply the brake gently. It should be noted
that installing tire chains on the tire will provide
a greater driving force, but will not prevent side
skids.
NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains.
C160D01A-AATCheck Battery and Cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery
system. Visually inspect the battery and cables
as described in Section 6. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by your Hyundai
dealer or a service station.
C160E01A-AAT
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower
viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold
weather. See Section 9 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you should use,
consult your Hyundai dealer.
C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant
Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality eth-
ylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is
the only type of coolant that should be used
because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your
coolant in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is
sufficient for the temperatures anticipated dur-
ing the winter. o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging
is driving too slowly in too high a gear result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens,
shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced
when you use it.
C150A01A-AAT
SMOOTH CORNERING
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, es-
pecially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners
should always be taken under gentle accelera-
tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear
will be held to a minimum.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 5
GENERAL ITEMS
DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR AND A/CON)
COOLANT
TIMING BELT
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE HOSES AND LINES
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER
SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM
BALL JOINT
POWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSES
DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS
AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT
AIR FILTER (For Evaporator and Blower unit) 1
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Note :
*1. FOR THE FIRST TIME, REPLACE THE COOLANT AT 60,000 MILES (100,000 KM) OR 60 MONTHS.
AFTER THAT, REPLACE IT EVERY 30,000 MILES (45,000 KM) OR 24 MONTHS.
*2. FOR CALIFORNIA, THIS MAINTENANCE IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
*3. FOR EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES (20,000 KM), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
F030C10A-AATR : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
See Note *1