steering Hyundai Accent 2004 Owner's Guide

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
17
HLC2097
2. Remove the cable and the wiring from the
filter cover.
HLC2098
3. Remove the filter cover by pushing the upper
end of the filter cover.
HLC2099
4. Replace the two filters.
5. Installation is the reverse order of disassem-
bly.
CAUTION:Be sure to install the air conditioner filter in
the direction of the arrow sign. Otherwise, it
may cause noise or deterioration.
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CHECKING THE FREE-PLAY
G150A01A-AAT
Steering Wheel
To check the steering wheel free-play, 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 free-play. If the free-play is greater than
specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai
dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
HLC5008
1.18 in.
(30 mm)

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
22POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS
G240A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING HOSES
It is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be replaced if
there is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuff-
ing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose
could cause premature failure.
Recommended FluidUse PSF-3 type fluid
NOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
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G220A01A-AAT G230A03A-AAT
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
WARNING:The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes 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 cool-
ant temperature decreases the fan will auto-
matically shut off. This is a normal condition.
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioner is in
operation.
HLC5006
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly. To check the power steering fluid
level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check to
make certain that the power steering fluid level
is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings
on the fluid reservoir.
NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering pump
may be heard immediately after the engine is
started in extremely cold conditions (below
-4°F). If the noise stops during warm up,
there is no abnormal function in the system.
It is due to a power steering fluid character-
istic in extremely cold conditions.

8CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
5
I070A01A-AAT
TIRE BALANCING
A tire that is out of balance may affect handling
and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were
balanced before the car was delivered but may
need balancing again during the years you own
the car.
Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it
should be rebalanced before being reinstalled
on the car.
I080A01A-AATTIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn
tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on
slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced
when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce
the possibility of losing control, slow down when-
ever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
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WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
Wear indicator 0.06 in. (1.6 mm)
HGK248
The original tires on your car have tread wear
indicators. The tread wear indicators appear
when the tread depth is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The
tire should be replaced when these appear as
a solid bar across two or more grooves of the
tread. Always replace your tires with those of
the recommended size. If you change wheels,
the new wheel's rim width and offset must
meet Hyundai specification.
!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.

9VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
2
Tire Size
P175/70 R13
P185/60 R14
T105/70 D(R)14 in. (mm)
Liter
45Automatic Transaxle
Manual Transaxle
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-AAT
MEASUREMENT
J020A01A-AATPOWER STEERING
J060A01A-AATFUEL SYSTEM
J040A01A-AATELECTRICAL
J050A01A-AAT
BRAKE
J030A03A-AAT
TIRE
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

9VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
4LUBRICATION CHART
Item
Engine oil
TransaxleManual
Auto
Power steering
Brake fluid
Coolant
Manual
Transaxle
Automatic
Transaxle
J080A11A-AAT
Q'ty (US.QTS)(Imp.qts, liter)
Drain and refill
Without oil filter : 3.16 (2.3, 3.0)
With oil filter : 3.49 (2.9, 3.3)
2.27 (1.9, 2.15)
6.45 (5.4, 6.1)
0.95 (0.79, 0.9)
As required
6.2 (5.2, 5.88)
5.8 (4.8, 5.48)Oil & Grease Standard
API SH, Hot Climate : SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (ABOVE 32°F OR 0°C)
SG or Normal Climate : SAE 10W-30 ,10W-40, 10W-50 (ABOVE -10°F OR -23°C)
SG/CDCold Climate : SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (BELOW 100°F OR 38°C)
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
PSF-3
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator

10INDEX
4
Scheduled maintenance................................................................. 5-4
Service requirements ..................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Day/night inside rearview.............................................................1-57
Outside rear view ........................................................................1-55
O
Odometer/Trip Odometer..................................................................1-43
P
Parking Brake...................................................................................1-57
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-22
Pretensioner Seat Belt ......................................................................1-27
R
Rear Seats
Folding seatbacks........................................................................1-14
Rear seat entry ............................................................................1-12
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................................1-50
Rear Window Wiper and Washer.....................................................1-48
Replacement of Bulbs .......................................................................6-24
S
Seat Belts
2-Point static type ........................................................................1-20
3-Point type..................................................................................1-18
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-19
Adjutable height...........................................................................1-17
Care of seat belts ........................................................................1-17
Precautions..................................................................................1-15 Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control.............................................................................1-66
Air intake control..........................................................................1-65
Bi-level heating ............................................................................1-68
Defrosting/Defogging....................................................................1-71
Fan seed control (Blower control)...............................................1-65
Temperature control.....................................................................1-68
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-57
Hood Release...................................................................................1-58
Horn................................................................................................1-63
I
Ignition Switch..................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights............................................1-38
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-49
Interior Light ......................................................................................1-53
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys .................................................................................................. 1-3
If you lose your keys...................................................................3-13
Positions........................................................................................ 2-3
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .............................. 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................................ 5-6

10INDEX
5
Spark Plugs........................................................................................ 6-8
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-42
Starting Procedures ............................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel
Free-play......................................................................................6-17
Stereo Sound System .......................................................................1-73
Sun Visor..........................................................................................1-62
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-42
Tailgate..............................................................................................1-61
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-6
Tires
Balancing....................................................................................... 8-5
Chains............................................................................................ 8-4
Changing a flat tire ........................................................................ 3-6
If you have a flat tire ...................................................................... 3-6
Information..................................................................................... 8-2
Pressure (see glove box) .............................................................. 8-3
Replacement.................................................................................. 8-5
Rotation.......................................................................................... 8-4
Snow tires...................................................................................... 8-3
Spare tire ....................................................................................... 3-5
Traction.......................................................................................... 8-5
Towing
Emergency...................................................................................3-12
If your car must be towed ...........................................................3-11
Trailer towing ...............................................................................2-16Transaxle
Automatic....................................................................................... 2-7
Automatic transaxle fluid checking..............................................6-12
Manual........................................................................................... 2-5
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-11
Trip Computer ...................................................................................1-43
Trunk
Emergency latch release .............................................................1-60
Remote release ............................................................................1-60
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................................... 8-2
Vehicle Specifications
Engine............................................................................................ 9-3
Lubrication Chart ............................................................................ 9-4
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicatior Lights ...........................................................1-38
Windows
Manual........................................................................................... 1-8
Power............................................................................................. 1-9
Windshield Wiper and Washer .........................................................1-47
Adjustable intermittent wiper operation ........................................1-48
Windshield Wiper Blades.............................................................6-10