wipers Hyundai Accent 2003 Owner's Manual

1- 42 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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WINDSHIELD WASHER OPERATION
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel. When
the washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-
matically make two passes across the wind-
shield. The washer continues to operate until
the lever is released.
NOTE:o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid reser-
voir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter,
use windshield washer antifreeze.
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Mist Wiper OperationB350C01O-GAT
Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Opera-
tion
To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the
wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the
switch in this position, the interval between
wipes can be varied from approximately 1 to 18
seconds by turning the interval adjuster barrel.
This is also varied automatically depending on
your road speed.
HLC2074If a single wipe is desired in mist, move the
windshield wiper and washer control lever up.

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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6- 10 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G090A01A-AATFILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill
the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be
checked more frequently during bad weather or
whenever the washer system is in more fre-
quent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.2 U.S.
quarts (3.0 Liters).
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 lever should not be operated
if the washer reservoir is empty. This can
damage the washer fluid pump.
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G100A03A-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL)
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or equivalent in the manual
transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.27
U.S. quarts (2.15 liters).
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Drain plug Filler plug
G080A02A-AATWINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
The wiper blades should be carefully inspected
from time to time and cleaned to remove accu-
mulations 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 re-
placement parts or their equivalent.
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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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