warning lights Hyundai Accent 2008 User Guide

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI94
PARKING BRAKE
DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR-
VIEW MIRRORB520A01A-AATYour Hyundai is equipped with a day/
night inside rearview mirror. The "night"
position is selected by flipping the tab at
the bottom of the mirror toward you. In the
"night" position, the glare of headlights of
cars behind you is reduced.
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B530A03A-AATAlways engage the parking brake before
leaving the car. This also turns on the
parking brake indicator light when the
key is in the "ON" or "START" position.
Before driving away, be sure that the
parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then without pressing
the release button in, pull the parking
brake lever up as far as possible. In
addition it is recommended that when
parking the vehicle on a gradient, the shift
lever should be positioned in the appro-
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WARNING:
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an
accident causing death, serious injury
or property damage.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR
STOP LIGHTB550A01S-GAT
In addition to the lower-mounted rear
stop lights on either side of the car, the
high mounted rear stop light in the center
of the rear window or inserted in the rear
spoiler also lights when the brakes are
applied.
B550A01MC
4 Door
B550A01MC-1
3 Door
WARNING:
Whenever leaving vehicle or parking
always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the vehicle's
transaxle into the park position. Ve-
hicles not fully engaged in park with the
parking brake set are at risk for moving
inadvertently and injuring yourself or
others.priate low gear on manual transaxle ve-
hicles or in the P (Park) position on auto-
matic transaxle vehicles.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake applied
will cause excessive brake pad (or lin-
ing) and brake rotor wear.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and pull the praking brake
lever slightly. Secondly, depress the re-
lease button and lower the parking brake
lever while holding the button.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINEC020A03A-AATBefore you start the engine, you should
always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil or
water or other indications of possible
trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are
clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and head-
rest to be sure they are in their proper
positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that
all other occupants have fastened
theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that
are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warn-
ing lights are operating and that you
have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights
and all bulbs when key is in the "ON"
position.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, in-
cluding components found in the inte-
rior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
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WARNING:
o Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle. Unsuit-
able shoes (high heels, ski boots,
etc.) may interfere with your ability
to use the brake and accelerator
pedal, and the clutch (if installed).
o All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to pages: 1-22 through 1-
31 for more information on their
proper use.
o Always check the surrounding ar-
eas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into 'drive'.
o When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be careful
not to depress the accelerator pedal
for a long period of time. It may over-
heat the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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C070C01A-AATTo Remove the Ignition Key1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC"
position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the igni-
tion key counterclockwise from the
"ACC" position to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
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LOCKACC
ON
START
STARTINGC050A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or
poorly ventilated area any longer than
is needed to move your car in or out of
the area. The carbon monoxide gas
emitted is odorless and can cause se-
rious injury or death.
C050A01E-1
!LOCKON
START
C050B02A-AATNormal Conditions:The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
place the gearshift lever (manual
transaxle) in neutral or the selector
lever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park)
position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the
"ON" position, make certain all warn-
ing lights and gauges are functioning
properly before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Be sure that the clutch is fully de-
pressed when starting a manual
transaxle vehicle. Your manual
transaxle equipped vehicle will not
start unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed. On a manual transaxle
equipped vehicle that can be started
without depressing the clutch,
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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USE OF LIGHTSC180A01A-AATCheck your lights regularly for correct
operation and always keep them clean.
When driving during the day in conditions
of poor visibility, it is helpful to drive with
headlights on low beam. This enables
you to be seen, as well as to see.
HIGHER SPEED MOTORINGC170A02A-AATPre-Trip Inspections1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures for high-
way driving. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible
failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which
may result in reduced traction or tire fail-
ure.NOTE:Never exceed the maximum tire infla-
tion pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING:
o Underinflated or overinflated tires
can cause poor handling, loss of ve-
hicle control, and sudden tire failure
leading to accidents, injuries, and
even death. Always check tires are
properly inflated before driving. Refer
to pages 2-20 and 8-3 for proper tire
pressures and further information.2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both engine coolant and engine
oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
in overheating of the engine. o Driving on tires with no or insuffi-
cient tread is dangerous. Worn-out
tires can result in loss of vehicle
control, collisions, injury, and even
death. Worn-out tires should be re-
placed as soon as possible and
should never be used for driving.
Always check tire tread before driv-
ing your car. Refer to 8-12 for further
information and tread limits.
WARNING:

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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JUMP STARTING
D010D01A-AATIf the Engine Stalls While Driving1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-
ing a straight line. Move cautiously off
the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle will not start, contact a Hyundai
dealer or seek other qualified assis-
tance.
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D020A02A-AAT
WARNING:
The gas produced by the battery during
the jump-start operation is highly ex-
plosive. If these instructions are not
followed exactly, serious personal in-
jury and damage to the vehicle may
occur! If you are not sure how to follow
this procedure, seek qualified assis-
tance. Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and highly
corrosive. When jump starting, wear
protective glasses and be careful not to
get acid on yourself, your clothing or on
the car.
D020A02MC
o If you should accidentally get acid on
your skin or in your eyes, immediately
remove any contaminated clothing
and flush the area with clear water for
at least 15 minutes. Then promptly
obtain medical attention. If you must
be transported to an emergency facil-
ity, continue to apply water to the af-
fected area with a sponge or cloth.
o The gas produced by the battery dur-
ing the jump-start operation is highly
explosive. Do not smoke or allow a
spark or open flame in the vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide the
jump start must be 12-volt. If you can-
not determine that it is a 12-volt bat-
tery, do not attempt to use it for the
jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged
battery, follow this procedure exactly:
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, be sure the two ve-
hicles are not touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories in both vehicles.
F020100AUN-EUIf the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or
CrossingIf the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the
N(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION:
An open fuse indicates that there is a
problem in the electrical circuit. If you
replace a fuse and it blows as soon as
the accessory is turned on, the prob-
lem is serious and should be referred to
a Hyundai dealer for diagnosis and re-
pair. Never replace a fuse with anything
except a fuse with the same or a lower
amperage rating. A higher capacity fuse
could cause damage and create a fire
hazard.
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NOTE:
See page 6-29 for the fuse panel de-
scriptions.
G200C01CM-GATPower Connector
NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled up
from the fuse panel, the warning
chime, audio, clock and interior
lamps, etc., will not operate. The fol-
lowing items must be reset after re-
placement.
- Digital Clock
- Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling con-
trol system
- Audio
o Even though the power connector is
pulled up, the battery can still be
discharged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
Your vehicle is equipped with a power
connector to prevent battery discharge if
your vehicle is parked without being op-
erated for prolonged periods. Use the
following 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 op-
posite direction.
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INDEX
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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