snow chains Hyundai Accent 2006 Owner's Manual

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!WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehiclecontrol is improved during emer- gency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and ob-jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions. The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system may be longer than for thosewithout it in the following road con- ditions. During these conditions, the ve-hicle should be driven at reduced speeds.
o Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
o With tire chains installed.
o On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface height. The safety features of an ABS equipped vehicle should not betested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
C120A02A-AAT (If Installed) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-upduring sudden braking or on hazard- ous road surfaces. The ABS control module monitors the wheel speed andcontrols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will increasevehicle control during braking. NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pul- sation may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the enginecompartment while braking. These conditions are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system isfunctioning properly.

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18WINTER DRIVINGSMOOTH CORNERING
C150A01A-AAT Avoid braking or gear changing in cor- ners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you followthese suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum. C160A01A-AAT The more severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize the prob- lems of winter driving, you should fol-low these suggestions: C160B02A-GAT Snowy or Icy Conditions To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires orto install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size andtype to the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your car.Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous prac-tices. During deceleration, use engine braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icyroads may cause skids to occur. You need to keep sufficient distance be- tween the vehicle in front and yourvehicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It should be noted that installing tire
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear resulting in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racingthe 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 oper-ated by engine power so your fueleconomy is reduced when you use it.

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20HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
C160K01A-AAT Carry Emergency Equipment Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, you should carry appropriate emergencyequipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emer-gency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
C160J01A-AAT Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumu- late Underneath Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders andinterfere with the steering. When driv- ing in severe winter conditions where this may happen, you should periodi-cally check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering components is notobstructed.
C170A01A-AAT Pre-Trip Inspections 1. Tires: Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pres-sures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tireswhich may result in reduced traction or tire failure. NOTE: Never exceed the maximum tire in- flation pressure shown on the tires.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and
engine oil:
High speed travel consumes more fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget tocheck both engine coolant and engine oil. 3. Drive belt: A loose or damaged drive belt may result in overheating of the engine.
C160H01A-AAT Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Washer System To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approvedanti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container. Window washer anti-freeze is available fromHyundai dealers and most auto parts outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of anti-freeze as thesemay damage the finish. C160I01A-AAT Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged posi- tion. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snowor ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply itonly temporarily while you put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................. 8-2
Engine Number ............................................................. 8-2
Recommended Inflation Pressures .............................. 8-3
Snow Tires ................................................................... 8-4
Tire Chains ................................................................... 8-4
Tire Rotation ................................................................. 8-4
Tire Balancing ............................................................... 8-5
Tire Traction ................................................................. 8-5
When to Replace Tires ................................................. 8-5
Spare Tire and Tools .................................................... 8-6
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I050A01TB-AAT TIRE CHAINS Tire chains, if necessary should be installed on the front wheels. Be surethat the chains are installed in accor- dance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions.To minimize tire and chain wear, do not continue to use tire chains when they are no longer needed.
I040A02A-GAT SNOW TIRES If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and havethe same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor han-dling may result. Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi) more air pressure than the pressurerecommended for the standard tires on the tire label in the glove box, or up to the maximum pressure shown on thetire sidewall whichever is less. Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) when your car is equipped withsnow tires. I060A02A-AAT TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). If you notice thattires are wearing unevenly between rotations, have the car checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may becorrected. After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be sure to check wheel nut torque.
WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at less than 30 km/h (20 mph).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire & plastic chains.
o Don't use the tire chains in 185/55
R15 tire to prevent body damage.
o If you have noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten the chain to avoid contact with thevehicle body.
o To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.5 ~ 1 km. HA1409
Spare tire
WARNING:
Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply tires under any circumstances. Thismay cause dangerous handling char- acteristics.

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INDEX
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R Rear Seat .................................................................. 1-17
Folding Rear Seatbacks ............... ............................ 1-18
Rear Window Defroster Switch ................................ 1-66
S Seat Front seat ............................................................... 1-14
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-18
Rear seat entry (3-door model) ............................. 1-17
Seat Warmer .......................................................... 1-17
Seat Belts 2-Point type ............................................................ 1-24
3-Point system ............................................ 1-23 , 1-25
Adjustable height .................................................... 1-22
Adjusting your seat be lt .........................................1-23
Care of seat belts .................................................. 1-21
Precautions ............................................................ 1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt (Without A/BAG) ..............1-32
Pre-tensioner seat belt (With A/BAG) ...................1-33
Pre-tensioner seat belt (With Dual-stage A/BAG) . 1-38
Spark Plugs ............................................................... 6-15
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-57
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Freeplay .................. ........................ 6-26
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .............. ...........................1-82Stereo Radio Operation (H215, H225, H265)
.......................................................... 1-96, 1-99, 1-104
Stereo Sound System ............................................... 1-94
Sun Visor .................................................................. 1-82
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-71
Sunshad e .................................................................. 1-70
TTachometer ............................................................... 1-57
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-9
Tires
Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ............................................... 3-6
Information ............................................................... 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-5
Rotation .................................................................... 8-4
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire ................................................................. 3-5
Traction .................................................................... 8-5
Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ............................................... 2-21
Emergency ............................................................. 3-13
If your car must be towed .....................................3-11
Trailer or Vehicle towing ........................................... 2-21

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15ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
C120A02A-EAT (Not all models) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-upduring sudden braking or on hazard- ous road surfaces. The ABS control module monitors the wheel speed andcontrols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will increasevehicle control during braking. NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pul- sation may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the enginecompartment whilst braking. These conditions are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system isfunctioning properly.
These roads should be driven at reduced speeds. The safety features of an ABS equipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed drivingor cornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others.
WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving manoeuvres. Even though vehiclecontrol is improved during emer- gency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and ob-jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extreme road conditions. The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock brakingsystem may be longer than for those without it in the following road con- ditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow- covered roads.
o Driving with tyre chains installed.
o Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height.!

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................. 8-2
Engine Number ............................................................. 8-2
Tyre Information ............................................................ 8-3
Tyre Pressures ............................................................. 8-3
Snow Tyres .................................................................. 8-3
Tyre Chains .................................................................. 8-4
Tyre Rotation ................................................................ 8-4
Tyre Balancing .............................................................. 8-4
Tyre Replacement ........................................................ 8-5
Wheel Replacement ..................................................... 8-5
Spare Tyre and Tools ................................................... 8-5
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I060A02A-EAT TYRE ROTATION Tyre wear will vary for each wheel. In order to increase the life of each tyre and keep wear uniform, tyre rotationshould be performed every 10,000 miles as shown in figure. NOTE:
o Do not include a steel wheel sparetyre when rotating aluminum al- loy wheel tyres.
o Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply under any circumstances. Thismay cause dangerous handling characteristics. SI060A1-E TYRE BALANCING Incorrect tyre balance will cause steer- ing vibration and uneven tyre wear. Thevehicle tyres are balanced during pro- duction but may need further balancing throughout the life of the tyres.It is recommended that the tyres be balanced on the car for best results and that the tyres are balanced wheneverthey have been removed from the wheel for repair.
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I050A01TB-EAT TYRE CHAINS Tyre chains, if necessary, should be installed on the front wheels. Be surethat the chains are installed in accor- dance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions.To minimize tyre and chain wear, do not continue to use tyre chains when they are no longer needed.
WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at lessthan 20 mph (30 km/h).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &
plastic chains.
o Don't use the tyre chains in 185/ 55R 15 tyre to prevent body dam-age.
o If you have noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten thechain to avoid contact with thevehicle body.
o To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6miles (0.5~1 km).
HA1409Spare tyre

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Steering Wheel Freeplay .................. ........................ 6-22
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .............. ...........................1-70
Stereo Sound System ............................................... 1-81
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-60
Sunshade .................................................................. 1-59
Sun Visor .................................................................. 1-70
T Tachometer ............................................................... 1-47
Towing Trailer and caravan towing .................................... 2-19
Vehicle towing or recovery .................................... 3-12
Transaxle
Autom atic ............................................................... 2-10
Automatic transaxle fluid level checking................ 6-16
Manual ..................................................................... 2-8
Manual transaxle lubricant level checking .............6-15
Trip Computer ........................................................... 1-48
Trip Odometer ........................................................... 1-48
Tyre Balancing .................................................................. 8-4
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
Changing a flat tyre ................................................. 3-7
In the event of a puncture ....................................... 3-7
Information ............................................................... 8-3
Pressures ................................................................. 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-5
Rotation .................................................................... 8-4
Snow tyres ............................................................... 8-3
Spare tyre(wheel) ..................................................... 3-6 V Vehicle Identification Number
..................................... 8-2
Vehicle Specifications ................................................. 9-1
W Warning and Indicator Lights.................................... 1-42
Windscreen Wiper / Washer Switch......................... 1-52
Adjustable intermittent wiper operation ..................1-53
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 1-54
Windscreen Wiper Blades .......... .............................. 6-14
Winter Motoring ......................................................... 2-17