steering Hyundai Accent 2006 Owner's Guide

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-6
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-7
Changing the Oil and Filter ........................................... 6-9
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...............6-13
Spark Plugs ....................... .......................................... 6-15
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ....................................6-17
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual ) ..........................6-19
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-20
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-22
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................ 6-23
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-24
Checking the Air Conditioner Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower U nit) .............................6-25
Checking Drive Belts................................................... 6-27
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-28
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-32
Removal of Water from the Fuel Filter .........................6-33
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................... 6-35
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-42
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
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2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
G010A01A-GAT (1.3/1.5 SOHC)
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake booster
5. Brake fluid reservoir 6 Clutch fluid reservoir (If Installed)
7. Air filter element
8. Relay box
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap 10. Engine oil level dipstick
11. Spark plug cable
12. Radiator cap
13. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If Installed)
14. Battery G010A01A-Y
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G010C01A-GAT (1.6 DOHC)
G010D01A-Y
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed)
3. Rocker cover
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake booster 6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (If Installed)
8. Air filter element
9. Relay box
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap 11. Engine oil level dipstick
12. Radiator cap
13. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If Installed)
14. Battery CAUTION:
When inspecting orservicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavyobjects carefully so that the plastic rocker cover of the engine isnot damaged.
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G010D01A-GAT (DIESEL)
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If Installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine cover 5. Fuel filter
6. Brake booster
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Clutch fluid reservoir
9. Air filter element10. Relay box
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
12. Engine oil level dipstick
13. Radiator cap
14. Battery CAUTION:
When inspecting orservicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavyobjects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is notdamaged.
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G020A01A-AAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly:
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 compo-
nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition G020C01A-AAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights 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, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
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)
GENERAL CHECKS

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26CHECKING THE FREEPLAY
HLC2099
4. Replace the two filters.
5. Installation is the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the air conditionerfilter in the direction of the arrow sign. Otherwise, it may cause noise or deterioration. G150A01A-GAT STEERING WHEEL To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move thesteering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sen- sitive to changes in resistance thatmark the limits of the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealerand adjusted or repaired if necessary.
HLC5008
30 mm (1.18 in.) G160A01A-GAT CLUTCH PEDAL
G160A01E
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedalfreeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by yourHyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.
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28CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
CAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, never use anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amperagerating. Never use a piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link. This could result in serious damage andcreate a fire hazard.!
G200A01A-AAT Replacing a Fusible Link
G200A01A
Melted
Good
G190B01TB-GAT(Diesel Engine)
A/C comp.
Auto tensioner Pulley
G190B01A
AlternatorPower steering pump
At the scheduled maintenance inspec- tion, belts should be examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evidenceof deterioration and replaced if neces- sary. Belt routing should also be checked tobe sure there is no interference be- tween the belts and other parts of the engine. A fusible link will melt if the electricalcircuits from the battery are ever over- loaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could becaused by a short in the system draw- ing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer de-termine the cause, repair the system and replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a fuse box for easyinspection.

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32POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G230A03A-GAT The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly. To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF", thencheck to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluidreservoir. NOTE: Grinding noise from the power steer- ing pump may be heard immediatelyafter the engine is started in extremely cold conditions (below - 20°C). If the noise stops during warm up, there isno abnormal function in the system. HLC5006
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
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G220B01A-AAT Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine cooling fan should come on automatically if the engine coolant tem-perature is high. G220C01TB-GAT Checking Condenser Cooling Fan When the air conditioning is in opera- tion, the condenser cooling fan comes on automatically to be controlled by
ECU.
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by en-gine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Use extremecaution when working near the blades of the cooling fan, so that you are not injured by a rotating fanblade. As the engine coolant temper- ature decreases the fan will automat- ically shut off. This is a normal con-dition.

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33REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER
1. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom
of the fuel filter.
2. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer comes out.
3. Check to be sure that the warning
lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the engine is started.If in doubt, consult your nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTE: It is recommended that water accu- mulated in the fuel filter should be removed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
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G240A01A-AAT POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections forfluid leakage at regular intervals. The power steering hoses should be re- placed if there is severe surface crack-ing, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora- tion of the hose could cause prema- ture failure. G300A02B-GAT (DIESEL ENGINE) If the fuel filter warning light illuminates during driving, it indicates that waterhas accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the water as described below.
It is due to a power steering fluidcharacteristic in extremely cold con-ditions. Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid NOTE: Do not start the engine when the power steering oil reservoir is empty.
!WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the water might be ignited and result in a fire.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCING A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires onyour Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years youown the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced before
being reinstalled on the car. I080A01A-AAT TIRE TRACTION Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are im- properly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replacedwhen tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain,snow or ice on the road. I090A01S-GAT WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
Wear indicator
1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
HGK248
The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators. The location of tread wear indicators is shown by the "TWI"or " " marks, etc., The tread wear indicators appear when the tread depth is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.). The tire should be replaced when these appear as a solid bar across two or more grooves of thetread. Always replace your tires with those of the recommended size. If you change wheels, the new wheel's rimwidth and offset must meet Hyundai specification.
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o Driving on worn-out tires is dan- gerous! Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking effectiveness, steering control and traction. When replacing tires, never mixradial and bias-ply tires on the same car. If you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, they mustbe installed in sets of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other
than the recommended sizes maycause unusual handling charac- teristics that may cause death, serious injury or property dam-age.