warning Hyundai Accent 2007 Owners Manual

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CHECKING THE BATTERY
G210A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefully ob-serve the following precautions to avoid serious injuries. The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poi- sonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or the car. If youdo spill battery fluid on yourself, imme- diately do the following:
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G200C01CM-GAT Power Connector
NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled
up from the fuse panel, the warn- ing chime, audio, clock and inte- rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be resetafter replacement. - Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connector is pulled up, the battery can stillbe discharged by operation of theheadlights or other electrical de- vices.
Your vehicle is equipped with a power connector to prevent battery discharge if your vehicle is parked without being operated for prolonged periods. Use thefollowing procedures before parking the vehicle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover
and pull up the power connector.
4. Insert the power connector in the
opposite direction.
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G210B01Y-GAT Checking the Battery Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corrosion around the battery postsor terminals should be removed using a solution of household baking soda and warm water. After the battery ter-minals are dry, cover them with a light coating of grease.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children because batteries contain highly cor- rosive SULFURIC ACID. Donot allow battery acid to con- tact your skin, eyes, cloth- ing or paint finish.If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least15 minutes and get immedi- ate medical attention. If pos- sible, continue to applywater with a sponge or cloth until medical attention is re- ceived.If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area.If you feel a pain or a burn- ing sensation, get medical attention immediately.Wear eye protection when charging or working near a battery.Always provide ventilation when working in an en- closed space.
WARNING: Always read the following instructions carefully when handling a battery.Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the battery.Hydrogen, which is a highly combustible gas, is always present in battery cells andmay explode if ignited.!
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medi- cal assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible. While you are being driven toget medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat araw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get medical assistance as soon as pos- sible.
While batteries are being charged (ei-ther by a battery charger or by thevehicle's alternator), they produce ex- plosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries from oc-curring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or
smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.

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o When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid to leak, resulting in personal injury.Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the bat-
tery when the battery cables areconnected.
o The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
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 comeson 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.
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G230A01MC-GAT (If Installed) The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly. To check the power steering fluid level,be sure the ignition 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. OMC055014

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25REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER
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G240A01A-AAT POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections for fluid 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. G300A01MC-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 soon as possible. NOTE: It is recommended that water accu- mulated in the fuel filter should be removed by an authorized Hyundaidealer.
NOTE:
o Grinding noise from the power
steering pump may be heard im- mediately after the engine is startedin extremely cold conditions (be- low - 20°C). If the noise stops during warm up, there is no ab-normal function in the system. It is due to a power steering fluid characteristic in extremely coldconditions.
o Do not start the engine when the
power steering oil reservoir isempty.
!WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the watermight be ignited and result in a fire.

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G270A03O
!WARNING:
o When removing/replacing halogen bulbs, always handle the metal body of the bulb, not the glass.
o The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure and if impactedcould shatter, resulting in flyingfragments. Always wear eye pro- tection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasionsor scratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb on only when installed in a headlight.Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and disposeof the used bulb with care.
6. Push the bulb spring to remove the
headlight bulb.
7. Remove the protective cap from the
replacement bulb and install the newbulb by matching the plastic base with the headlight hole. Reattach the bulb spring.
8. Reinstall the socket cover by press-ing the upper tab with the lower tab hooked.
9. Reconnect the power cord.
10. Use the protective cap and carton to
dispose of the old bulb.
11.Check for proper headlight aim.
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FUSE RATING10A 20A10A 10A 15A 10A10A 20A 10A 15A 10A 15A 10A10A 10A 10A 10A CIRCUIT PROTECTED
Front Fog Lamp Switch, Front Fog Lamp LH, Front Fog Lamp RH,BCM Sunroof Motor Hazard SwitchOver Driver Switch, TCM(Diesel), Pulse Generator 'A'(Diesel),Pulse Generator
'B'(Diesel), Vehicle Speed Sensor
Data Link Connector, Stop Lamp Switch, P/WDW Relay,Multipurpose CheckConnector Instrument Cluster ECM, PCM, EPS Control Module, Mass Air Flow Sensor(Diesel), Fuel FilterWarning Switch(Diesel) Driver Door Lock Actuator, Assist Door Lock Actuator, BCM,Rear Door Lock
Actuator LH, Rear Door Lock Actuator RH,Driver Power Window Switch, TailGate Lock Actuator Start Relay BCM, Instrument Cluster, Generator, DRL Control ModuleIgnition Coil #1, #2, #3, #4, CondenserAudio
Luggage Lamp, Room Lamp, Vanity Lamp Switch, Digital Clock,Overhead Consol Lamp, A/C Control Module, Instrument Cluster,Back Warning Buzzer, Door Warning Switch, BCM ESP Switch, Steering Angle Sensor, ABS Control Module,ESP Module,Multipurpose Check Connector
Back-up Lamp Switch, Transaxle Range Switch DRL Control ModulePower Outside Mirror & Mirror Folding Switch
FR FOG LP S/ROOF
T/SIG LP
TCU
STOP LP
A/BAG IND ECU
C/DR LOCK START
CLUSTER IGN COIL AUDIO
(Power Connector)
MULT B/UP
(Power Connector)
ABS
B/UP LP DRL
FOLD'G
FUSE

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
H020A01A-GAT
(If Installed) ; For a gasoline engine
H020A01MC
The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust emission control system. Itspurpose is to remove certain engine emission products from the engine's exhaust. It looks something like amuffler and is located underneath the car in the exhaust system.
Catalytic Converter H020B01A-GAT
About the Catalytic Converter
Exhaust gases passing through the
catalytic converter cause it to operate at very high temperatures. As a re- sult, the introduction of large amountsof unburned gasoline may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. This can be avoided by observing thefollowing:
WARNING:
o Use unleaded fuel only.
o Maintain your engine in good condition. Extremely high con-verter temperatures can result from improper operation of the electrical, ignition or fuel injec-tion systems.
o If your engine stalls, pings, knocks, or is hard to start, takeyour car to your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible and have the difficulty corrected.
o Avoid driving with a very low fuel
level. If your run out of gasoline, it could cause the engine to mis- fire and result in excessive load- ing of the catalytic converter.
o Avoid idling the engine for peri-
ods longer than 10 minutes.
o Your Hyundai should not be ei- ther pushed or pulled to get itstarted. This can cause the cata-lytic converter to overload.
o Take care not to stop your Hyundai over any combustible material such as grass, paper, leaves or rags. As these materials couldcome in contact with the catalytic converter and could cause a fire.
o Do not touch the catalytic con- verter or any other part of theexhaust system while the en- gine is running as it is very hotand could result in burns.
o Remember that your Hyundai dealer is your best source of assistance.

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I050A01MC-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. 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 If your vehicle is equipped with 205/45R16 size tires, do not install tire chains. This may cause dam-age to the vehicle (wheels, sus-pension and body) by chains con-tacting the body.
o When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at less than30 km/h (20 mph).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire & plastic chains.
o If you have noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten thechain to avoid contact with thevehicle body. I060A01HP
Spare tire
WARNING:
Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply tires under any circumstances. Thismay cause dangerous handling char- acteristics.
o To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.5~1 km.
o Don't use tire chains on a vehicle equipped with aluminium wheels. If it is unavoidable, use wire typechains.
o Use wire chains less than 15 mm to prevent damage to the chain'sconnection.

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I090A01MC-GAT WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
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.
!WARNING:
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.
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Wear indicator
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 beforebeing 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.

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A Airbag ........................................................................ 1-43
Curtain airbag ......................................................... 1-51
Driver's and passenger's front airbag ...................... 1-44
Passenger’s front airbag on/off switch ................... 1-47
Side impact airbag .................................................. 1-49
Air Cleaner Filter ........................................................ 6-12
Air Conditioning Care ........................................................................ 6-18
Operation .............................................................. 1-107
Switch ................................................................... 1-106
Antenna ................................................................... 1-151
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-80
Audio System Cassette tape player operation (M420) .................1-121
Cassette tape player operation (M455) .................1-132
Cassette tape player operation (M465) .................1-142
Compact disc player operation (M445) .................1-126
Compact disc player operation (M455) .................1-135
Compact disc player operation (M465) .................1-144
Stereo radio player operation (M420) ....................1-118
Stereo radio player operation (M445) ....................1-123
Stereo radio player operation (M455) ....................1-129
Stereo radio player operation (M465) ....................1-139
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ...... 1-109
Air flow control ...................................................... 1-112
Air intake control switch ....................................... 1-111
Fan speed control ................................................. 1-111
Operation .............................................................. 1-110BBack Warning
System ............................................... 2-15
Battery ....................................................................... 6-22
Brake Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-13
Checking the brakes ............................................... 6-17
Fluid ........................................................................ 6-17
Pad wear warning sound .................. .......................1-64
Practices ................................................................ 2-17
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .................................... 1-3
Bulbs Replacem ent .................................................... 6-27
Bulbs Wa ttage ........................................................... 6-34
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Care of Cassette Tapes .......................................... 1-149
Care of Discs .......................................................... 1-149
Cargo Area Cover ...................................................... 1-96
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................... 1-8
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-32
Cigarette Lighter ........................................................ 1-78
Climate Control Air Filter ................................ 1-115, 6-19
Clock ......................................................................... 1-78
Clutch Checking the cluch fluid ......................................... 6-18
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-24
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................. 4-4