warning Hyundai Accent 2008 Workshop Manual

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B240C02NF-AATSRS CareThe SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS "AIRBAG"
warning light does not illuminate, or con-
tinuously remains on, have your vehicle
immediately inspected by your Hyundai
dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any work
on the steering wheel must be performed
by a qualified Hyundai technician. Im-
proper handling of the SRS system may
result in serious personal injury.
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WARNING:
o To maintain the integrity of the Cur-
tain Airbag system, any work, re-
moval or installation of the airbag
and associated components (such
as roof lining and side trims) should
always be performed by an autho-
rized Hyundai dealer.
WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem in the front passenger seat po-
sition.
A child restraint system must never
be placed in the front seat. The infant
or child could be severely injured by
an airbag deployment in case of an
accident.
o Modification to SRS components or
wiring, including the addition of any
kind of badges to the pad covers or
modifications to the body structure,
can adversely affect SRS perfor-
mance and lead to possible injury.
o For cleaning the airbag pad covers,
use only a soft, dry cloth or one
which has been moistened with plain
water. Solvents or cleaners could
adversely affect the airbag covers
and proper deployment of the sys-
tem.
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B240D02NF-AATAdditional Safety PrecautionsoNever let passengers ride in the
cargo area (trunk) or on top of a
folded-down back seat. All occupants
should sit upright, fully back in their
seats with their seat belts on and their
feet on the floor.
oPassengers should not move out of
or change seats while the vehicle is
moving. A passenger who is not wear-
ing a seat belt during a crash or emer-
gency stop can be thrown against the
inside of the vehicle, against other
occupants, or out of the vehicle.
oEach seat belt is designed to re-
strain one occupant. If more than one
person uses the same seat belt, they
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision.
oDo not use any accessories on seat
belts. Devices claiming to improve oc-
cupant comfort or reposition the seat
belt can reduce the protection pro-
vided by the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash.
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WARNING:
o No objects should be placed over or
near the airbag modules on the steer-
ing wheel, instrument panel, and the
front passenger's panel above the
glove box, because any such object
could cause harm if the vehicle is in
a crash severe enough to cause the
airbags to inflate.
o If the airbags inflate, they must be
replaced by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
o Do not tamper with or disconnect
SRS wiring, or other components of
the SRS system. Doing so could re-
sult in injury, due to accidental infla-
tion of the airbags or by rendering
the SRS inoperative.
o If components of the airbag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety
precautions must be observed. Your
Hyundai dealer knows these precau-
tions and can give you the neces-
sary information. Failure to follow
these precautions and procedures
could increase the risk of personal
injury.
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WARNING:
o If your car was flooded and has
soaked carpeting or water on floor-
ing, you shouldn't try to start the
engine; have the car towed to an
authorized Hyundai dealer.

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WARNING:
o Sitting improperly or out of position
can cause occupants to be shifted
too close to a deploying airbag, strike
the interior structure or be thrown
from the vehicle resulting in serious
injury or death.
o Always sit upright with the seatback
in an upright position, centered on
the seat cushion with your seat belt
on, legs comfortably extended and
your feet on the floor. oNever hold an infant or child on your
lap. The infant or child could be seri-
ously injured or killed in the event of a
crash. All infants and children should
be properly restrained in appropriate
child safety seats or seat belts in the
rear seat.
Adding Equipment to or Modifying
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.If you modify your vehicle by changing
your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front
end or side sheet metal or ride height,
this may affect the operation of your
vehicle's airbag system. oPassengers should not place hard or
sharp objects between themselves
and the airbags. Carrying hard or
sharp objects on your lap or in your
mouth can result in injuries if an airbag
inflates.
oKeep occupants away from the airbag
covers. All occupants should sit up-
right, fully back in their seats with their
seat belts on and their feet on the floor.
If occupants are too close to the airbag
covers, they could be injured if the
airbags inflate.
oDo not attach or place objects on or
near the airbag covers. Any object
attached to or placed on the front or
side impact airbag covers could inter-
fere with the proper operation of the
airbags.
oDo not modify the front seats. Modi-
fication of the front seats could inter-
fere with the operation of the supple-
mental restraint system sensing com-
ponents or side impact airbags.
oDo not place items under the front
seats. Placing items under the front
seats could interfere with the opera-
tion of the supplemental restraint sys-
tem sensing components and wiring
harnesses.

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1. Tachometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Lights
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)
5. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If Installed)
6. Odometer/Trip Odometer/Trip Computer (If Installed)
7. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Indicator (If Installed)
8. Speedometer
9. Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
10. Coolant Temperature Gauge
11. Seat Belt Warning Light12. Charging System Warning Light
13. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
14. High Beam Indicator Light
15. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
16. Parking Brake/Low Brake fluid Level Warning Light
17. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
18. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (Automatic transaxle only)
19. Trunk Lid/Tail Gate Open Warning Light
20. Fuel Gauge
21. ABS Service Reminder Indicator Light (If Installed)
22. Low Fuel Warning Light

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12. Door Ajar Warning Light
13. Charging System Warning Light
14. Parking Brake/Low Brake fluid Level Warning Light
15. Seat Belt Warning Light
16. High Beam Indicator Light
17. Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
18. Fuel Gauge
19. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (Automatic transaxle only)
20. Low Fuel Warning Light
21. Trunk Lid/Tail Gate Open Warning Light
22. ABS Service Reminder Indicator Light (If Installed) 1. Tachometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Lights
3. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
4. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If Installed)
5. Odometer/Trip Odometer
6. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
7. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
8. Speedometer
9. Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
10. Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)
11. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Malfunction Indicator (If Installed)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS
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B260P02Y-GAT
ABS Service Reminder Indi-
cator (SRI) (If Installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion, the Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will
come on and then go off in a few seconds.
If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on
while driving, or does not come on when
the key is turned to the "ON" position, this
indicates that there may be a problem
with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by your Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible. The normal braking system will still
be operational, but without the assis-
tance of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:
If both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake
fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or
come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D. (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and
have your vehicle checked by your
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
B260C01A-AAT
O/D OFF Indicator
(Automatic Transaxle only)
When the overdrive switch is turned on,
the overdrive off indicator will go out. This
amber indicator will be illuminated when
the overdrive switch is turned off.B260D01A-AAT
Turn Signal Indicator
Lights
The blinking green arrow on the instru-
ment panel shows the direction indicated
by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on
but does not blink, blinks more rapidly
than normal, or does not blink at all, a
malfunction in the turn signal system is
indicated. Your dealer should be con-
sulted for repairs.B260F01A-AAT
High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on
whenever the headlights are switched to
the high beam or flash position.
B260B01JM-AAT
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
The SRS warning light comes on for
approximately 6 seconds after the key is
turned to the "ON" position or after the
engine is started, after which it will go out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is
not working properly. If the AIRBAG warn-
ing light does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on after operating for about
6 seconds when you turned the ignition
key to the "ON" position or started the
engine, or if it comes on while driving,
have the SRS inspected by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.

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B260G01A-AAT
Low Oil Pressure Warning
LightCAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on
while the engine is running, serious en-
gine damage may result. The oil pres-
sure warning light comes on whenever
there is insufficient oil pressure. In nor-
mal operation, it should come on when
the ignition switch is turned on, then go
out when the engine is started. If the oil
pressure warning light stays on while
the engine is running, there is a serious
malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as
it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and
check the oil level. If the oil level is low,
fill the engine oil to the proper level and
start the engine again. If the light stays
on with the engine running, turn the en-
gine off immediately. In any instance
where the oil light stays on when the
engine is running, the engine should be
checked by a Hyundai dealer before the
car is driven again.
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B260H03A-AAT
Parking Brake/
Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
CAUTION:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with
a problem in either the brake electrical
system or brake hydraulic system is
dangerous, and could result in serious
injury or death.Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warn-
ing light should come on when the park-
ing brake is applied and the ignition switch
is turned to "ON" or "START". After the
engine is started, the light should go out
when the parking brake is released.
If the parking brake is not applied, the
warning light should come on when the
ignition switch is turned to "ON" or
"START", then go out when the engine
starts.
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If the light comes on at any other time, you
should slow the vehicle and bring it to a
complete stop in a safe location off the
roadway. The brake fluid level warning
light indicates that the brake fluid level in
the brake master cylinder is low and
brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT
4 specifications should be added. After
adding fluid, if no other trouble is found,
the car should be immediately and
carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer
for inspection. If further trouble is experi-
enced, the vehicle should not be driven at
all but taken to a dealer by a professional
towing service.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-di-
agonal braking systems. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should fail. With
only one of the dual systems working,
more than normal pedal travel and greater
pedal pressure are required to stop the
car. Also, the car will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the brake
system working. If the brakes fail while
you are driving, shift to a lower gear for
additional engine braking and stop the
car as soon as it is safe to do so.

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B260J01MC-AAT
Charging System Warning
Light
The charging system warning light should
come on when the ignition is turned on,
then go out when the engine is running.
If the light stays on while the engine is
running, there is a malfunction in the
electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, have the
system checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possble.
B260M01A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on
when the fuel tank is approaching empty.
When it comes on, you should add fuel as
soon as possible. Driving with the fuel
level warning light on or with the fuel level
below "E" can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
B260L02HP-GAT
Door Ajar Warning Light
and Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you
that a door is not completely closed and
the chime warns you that the key is in the
ignition switch.NOTE :The warning chime only sounds when-
ever the key is in the ignition switch and
the driver's side front door is open simul-
taneously. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch
or the driver's side front door is closed.B260K02A-AAT
Trunk Lid/Tail Gate
Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the trunk lid/
tail gate is completely closed and latched.
B260O01MC-AAT
Check Fuel Filler Cap Warn-
ing Light
This warning light indicates the fuel filler
cap is not tight securely.
Always make sure that the fuel filler cap
is tight.

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B260N01MC-AAT
Malfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a
malfunction of an exhaust gas related
component and the system is not func-
tioning properly. This light will also illumi-
nate when the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position, and will go out in a few
seconds after the engine is started. If it
illuminates while driving, or does not illumi-
nate when the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position, take your car to your nearest
authorized Hyundai dealer and have the
system checked.
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CAUTION:
Prolonged driving with the Emission
Control System Malfunction Indicator
Light illuminated may cause damage to
the emission control systems which
could effect drivability or fuel economy.
If the Emission Control System Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light begins to flash ON
and OFF, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could result in
loss of engine power. Have the Engine
Control System inspected as soon as
possible by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.The driver's seat belt warning light and
chime will activate to the following table
when the ignition switch is in "ON" posi-
tion.
B265E01MC-AAT
Seat Belt Warning Light
and Chime
*1) Warning pattern repeats 11 times with
interval 24 seconds. If the driver's seat
belt is buckled, the light will stop within
6 seconds and chime will stop imme-
diately.
*2) The light will stop within 6 seconds
and chime will stop immediately.
Conditions Warning Pattern
Seat BeltVehicle SpeedLight-Blink Chime-SoundUnbuckled
Buckled
Buckled
→ →→ →
→ Unbuckled
UnbuckledAbove 6mph
(10 km/h)
↓
Below 3mph
(5 km/h)6 seconds
6 seconds
6 seconds *1)
↓Stop *2)
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NOTE:If the red engine coolant temperature
indicator light illuminates, it indicates
overheating that may damage the en-
gine.
B290A01MC-AAT
Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light
(If Installed)
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is un-
der pressure and could erupt and cause
severe burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before removing the radiator cap.
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These indicator lights show the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the igni-
tion switch is ON. Red indicator light illu-
minates if the temperature of the engine
coolant is above 253.4±37.4°F
(123±3°C). Blue indicator light Illuminates
if the temperature of the engine coolant is
below 131±37.4°F (55±3°C).
If the red indicator light illuminates, pull
over and stop as soon as possible and
turn off the engine. Then open the hood
and check the coolant level (See "If the
engine overheats" on the page 3-4.) and
the water pump drive belt. If you suspect
cooling system trouble, have your cool-
ing system checked by a Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
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WARNING:
Significantly low tire pressure makes
the vehicle unstable and can contribute
to loss of vehicle control and increased
braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure tires
will cause the tires to overheat and fail.
B260W02JM-AAT
Low Tire Pressure Telltale
(If Installed)
The low tire pressure telltale comes on for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the "ON" position.
If the warning light does not come on, or
continuously remains on after comming
on for about 3 seconds when you turned
the ignition key to the "ON" position, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
working properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
This warning light will also illuminate one
or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. You should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible. If the warning
light illuminates while driving, reduce ve-
hicle speed immediately and stop the
vehicle.
Avoid hard braking and overcorrecting at
the steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the
proper pressure as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire information placard.