vin Hyundai Accent 2008 Owners Manual

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WARNING:
To reduce the chance or serious or
fatal injuries from an accident
caused by tire failure or loss of
vehicle control:
o Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged.
Worn tires can cause loss of brak-
ing effectiveness, steering con-
trol, and traction.
o Do not drive your vehicle with too
little or too much pressure in
your tires. This can lead to un-
even wear and tire failure.
o When replacing tires, never mix
radial and bias-ply tires on the
same car. You must replace all
tires (including the spare) if mov-
ing from radial to bias-ply tires.
o Using tires and wheel other than
the recommended sizes could
cause unusual handling charac-
teristics and poor vehicle con-
trol, resulting in a serious acci-
dent.
I090B02JM-AATTIRE MAINTENANCE
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn un-
evenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire shoud always
be rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel. o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
specifications may fit poorly and
result in damage to the vehicle or
unusual handling and poor ve-
hicle control.
o Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining tread,
it is recommended that tires tread,
It is recommended that tires gen-
erally be replaced after 6 years of
normal service. Heat caused by
not climates or frequent high load-
ing Conditions can accelerate the
aging process. Failure to follow
this Warning can result in sud-
den tire failure, which could lead
to a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury or
death.WARNING:
WARNING:
o Underinflated or overinflated tires
can cause poor handling, loss of
vehicle control, and sudden tire
failure leading to accidents, inju-
ries, and even death. Always
check tires are properly inflated
before driving. Refer to pages 2-
20 and 8-3 for proper tire pres-
sures and further information.

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WARNING:
I100A01MC-AATSPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the
following:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack, Towing hook (If Installed)
I110A01A-AATSHOP MANUALA Hyundai Shop Manual is available from
your authorized Hyundai dealer. It's writ-
ten for professional technicians, but is
simple enough for most mechanically-
inclined owners to understand.
D060B01MC-A
o Driving on tires with no or insuf-
ficient tread is dangerous. Worn-
out tires can result in loss of
vehicle control, collisions, and
injury and even death. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as soon
as possible and should never be
used for driving. Always check
tire tread before driving your car.
Refer to this page for further in-
formation and tread limits.

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CONSUMER INFORMATIONI130A01A-AATThis consumer information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regulations is-
sued by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation. It provides the
purchasers and/or prospective purchas-
ers of Hyundai automobiles with informa-
tion on uniform tire quality grading. Your
Hyundai dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
I130B04A-AATTire Quality Grading
Department of Transportation quality
grades - All passenger vehicle tires
must conform to Federal Safety Stan-
dards in addition to these grades. These
quality grades are molded on the
sidewall.
Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
WARRANTIES FOR YOUR
HYUNDAI VEHICLEI120A03A-AATPlease consult your Owner's Handbook
& Warranty Information booklet for your
vehicle's specific warranty coverage.

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I140A01A-AATAny claim or dispute you may have
related to your vehicle's warranty or
the duties contemplated under the war-
ranty, including claims related to the
refund or partial refund of your vehicle's
purchase price (excluding personal in-
jury or product liability claims), shall
be resolved by binding arbitration. Bind-
ing arbitration shall be administered by
and through the National Arbitration
Forum (NAF) or the American Arbitra-
tion Association (AAA), under the Code
of Procedure of the entity you select.
You will not be responsible for paying
filing and hearing fees above $275.00.
All other arbitration costs shall be borne
by Hyundai Motor America. You are
not responsible to pay any of the costs
Hyundai incurs.
This Binding Arbitration Agreement
shall not deprive you of any remedies
available to you under applicable law.The parties are waiving their right to
seek remedies in court, including the
right to a jury trial.
This Binding Arbitration Agreement
shall be governed by and interpreted
under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9
U.S.C. sections 1-16. Judgment upon
any award may be entered in any court
having jurisdiction.
You may revoke this Arbitration Agree-
ment by (1) written notice or (2) elec-
tronic notice. Written notice must be
delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai
Motor America, Attn: Consumer Af-
fairs, 10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box
20849, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-
0849.
Electronic notice must be submitted at
the following website address: http://
warranty-arbitration.hyundaiUSA.com.
Notice must be received within 90
days after you purchase your vehicle.BINDING ARBITRATION
(U.S.A only)
I130C02A-AATIf you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should imme-
diately inform the National Highway Traf-
fic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ad-
dition to notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR
AMERICA. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve-
hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Ad-
ministrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.REPORTING SAFETY DE-
FECTS

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INDEX
3
D
Defrosting/Defogging........................................... 1-112, 1-115
Door
Central door locks ............................................................ 1-7
Door locks ......................................................................... 1-4
Door ajar warning light and chime ................................1-66
Locking and unlocking front door with a key .................. 1-5
Drink Holder .......................................................................1-85
Driving
Economical driving .........................................................2-15
Smooth cornering ...........................................................2-16
Winter driving ..................................................................2-16
E
Emission Control System ..................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ................................................ 2-3
Compartment.................................................................... 6-2
Coolant .............................................................................. 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge ...........................................1-70
If the engine overheats ..................................................... 3-4
Number............................................................................. 8-3
Oil ...................................................................................... 6-4
Starting.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! .................................. 2-2F
Fan Speed Control ...........................................................1-106
Fog Light
Front ................................................................................1-83
Front Seats
Adjustable headrests ......................................................1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................1-14
Adjusting seatback angle ...............................................1-14
Seat cushion height adjustment ................................... 1-16
Fuel
Capacity............................................................................ 9-2
Gauge..............................................................................1-70
Recommendations............................................................ 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ..............................................................1-97
Fuse Panel Description .....................................................6-29
Fuses..................................................................................6-16
G
General Checks ................................................................... 6-3
Glove Box ...........................................................................1-91
H
Hazard Warning System ....................................................1-82
Headlight
Replacement...................................................................6-22
Switch..............................................................................1-76

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Transaxle
Automatic.......................................................................... 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ................................6-11
Manual.............................................................................. 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking .......................................6-11
Trip Computer ....................................................................1-73
Trip Odometer ....................................................................1-72
Trunk Lid/Tail Gate .............................................................1-99
Remote trunk lid release ..............................................1-100
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................... 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit .............................................................2-20
Vehicle Specifications .......................................................... 9-1
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................1-64
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle ...............................8-15
Windows.............................................................................1-11
Window lock ....................................................................1-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ..............................1-78
Adjustable Intermittent wiper operation .........................1-80
Mist wiper operation .......................................................1-80
Rear window wiper and washer ....................................1-81
Washer reservoir ............................................................6-10
Windshield washer operation ........................................1-79
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................... 6-9

Seoul KoreaPrinting: JAN. 11, 2008
Publication No.: A1EO-EU81E
Printed in KoreaSERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Original, US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 11.9 (9.9, 45)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-3 through 8-14.
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel
efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal tempera-
tures are above 0°F (-18°C). For other viscosity recommendations,
see page 6-4 or 9-4.MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector lever
through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then check the
level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF
SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting
the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ...................................................................................... 3-7
o Warning light/chime comes on ..................................... 1-64 ~ 1-68
o Engine overheats....................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle .......................................................... 3-12
o Starting the engine ..................................................................... 2-5
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ............................ 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance.............................................................. 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ......................................................... 8-18