warning Hyundai Accent 2008 Manual PDF

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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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WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before driv-
ing away. If it is not latched, the hood
could fly open while the vehicle is
being driven, causing a total loss of
visibility, which might result in an
accident.
o The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided in
the hood whenever you inspect the
engine compartment. This will pre-
vent the hood from falling and possi-
bly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
B560A02MC-AAT
OMC025017The fuel-filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up on the
fuel-filler lid opener located on the front
floor area on the left side of the car.NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or
push on the lid to break the ice and
release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If
necessary, spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use radia-
tor anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID
RELEASE
B560A02MC
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WARNING:
If you must re-enter the vehicle,
you should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static elec-
tricity discharge by touching a
metal part of the vehicle, away
from the fuel filler neck, nozzle or
other gasoline source.
- When using a portable fuel con-
tainer be sure to place the con-
tainer on the ground prior to refu-
eling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once refu-
eling has begun, contact with the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete. Use only
portable fuel containers designed
to carry and store gasoline.
- Do not use cellular phones around
a gas station or while refueling any
vehicle. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellu-
lar phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. If you
must use your cellular phone use
it in a place away from the gas
station.
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WARNING:
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous.
Before refueling, always stop the
engine and never smoke or allow
sparks and open flames near the
filler area.
o Never operate your vehicle without a
filler cap properly installed, flam-
mable vapors and gasoline could
leak out in dangerous situations such
as a collision or rollover. If the filler
cap must be replaced, only use genu-
ine Hyundai replacement parts.
o After refueling, make sure the fuel
cap is installed securely to prevent
fuel spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, other-
wise the "
"light will illuminate.
o If you open the fuel filler cap during
high ambient temperatures, a slight
"pressure sound" may be heard.
This is normal and not a cause for
concern. Whenever you open the fuel
filler cap, turn it slowly.
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle au-
tomatically shuts off when refueling.
o Automotive fuels are flammable/ex-
plosive materials. When refueling,
please note the following guidelines
carefully. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in severe per-
sonal injury, severe burns or death
by fire or explosion.
- Before refueling always note the
location of the Emergency Gaso-
line Shut-Off, if available, at the
gas station facility.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle or
fuel filler cap, you should eliminate
potentially dangerous static elec-
tricity discharge by touching an-
other metal part of the front of the
vehicle, a safe distance away from
the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other
gas source.
- Do not get back into a vehicle once
you have begun refueling. Do not
touch, rub or slide against any item
or fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,
etc.) capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity dis-
charge can ignite fuel vapors re-
sulting in explosion.
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WARNING:
- When refueling always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to
the engine can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Always insure that
the engine is OFF before and dur-
ing refueling. Once refueling is
complete, check to make sure the
fuel filler cap and door are se-
curely closed, before starting the
engine.
- Do not light any fire around a gas
station. DO NOT use matches or a
lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your vehicle
while at a gas station especially
during refueling. Automotive fuel
is highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in explosion by
flames.
- If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle,
and immediately contact the man-
ager of the gas station or contact
the police and local fire depart-
ment. Follow any safety instruc-
tions they provide.
!TRUNK LID/TAIL GATEB540A01MC-GAT
WARNING:
The trunk lid or the tail gate should al-
ways be kept completely closed while
the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or
ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may en-
ter the car resulting in serious illiness or
death to the occupants. See additional
warnings concerning exhaust gases on
page 2-2.
Trunk Lid (4 Door)o The trunk lid is opened by first turning
the key clockwise to release the lock,
then raising the door manually.
o To close, lower the trunk lid, then press
down on it until it locks. To be sure the
trunk lid is securely fastened, try to pull
it up again.Tail Gate (3 Door)To open the tail gate, unlock it by turning
the key clockwise, then pull the outside
handle toward you.
To close, lower the tail gate and shut
firmly to engage the latch. Lock the tail
gate by turning the key counterclockwise.
If the vehicle is equipped with central
door locking, the tail gate can be locked
without a key. Push the front portion of the
central door locking switch after closing
the tail gate.
If the tail gate is open when the front
portion of the central door locking switch
is pushed, the tail gate will be locked
when it is fully closed.
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OMC025013 B540B02MC-AAT
Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
(4 Door)Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-
the dark emergency trunk release lever
located inside the trunk. It will glow after
the trunk is closed. When pulled, this
lever will release the trunk latch mecha-
nism and open the trunk.
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WARNING:
The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in
motion. If it is left open or ajar, exhaust
gases may enter the car and serious
illness may result.
B540D01MC-GATRemote Trunk Lid Release
(4 Door)
OMC025011
To open the trunk lid without using the
key, pull up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press
down on it until it locks. To be sure the
trunk lid is securely fastened, check by
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WARNING:
o If a person becomes locked in the
trunk, pull the emergency trunk re-
lease lever of the inside panel in the
trunk to open the trunk lid.
o Keep cars locked and keys out of the
reach of children. HYUNDAI recom-
mends parents teach children about
the emergency trunk release lever
in their vehicle and how to open the
trunk lid if they are accidentally
locked in the trunk.
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the goods or the
vehicle, care should be taken when car-
rying fragile or bulky objects in the lug-
gage compartment.
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WARNING:
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch
the luggage net. ALWAYS keep your
face and body out of its recoil path. DO
NOT use when the luggage net straps
have visible signs of wear or damage. When loading the objects in the luggage
compartment, use the four rings located
in the luggage compartment to attach the
luggage net as shown illustration. This
will help prevent the objects from sliding.
LUGGAGE NETB540D02O-AAT(If Installed)
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WARNING:
o Do not place the sun visor in such a
manner that it obscures visibility of
the roadway, traffic or other objects.
o Do not move the sun visor out to
cover the side window if there is an
item attended to it such as a garage
door remote control, pens, air fresh-
eners or the like. These objects could
cause injury if the curtain airbag is
deployed.
B500B01B-GATIlluminated Vanity Mirror
(If Installed)Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will
automatically turn on the mirror light.
OMC025100B580C01JM-AAT
Sun Visor Extender (If Installed)Your vehicle is equipped with sun visor
extenders that may be used when the
visor is in the side glass position.
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!STEERING WHEEL TILT
LEVERB600A01A-AAT(If Installed)To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to
the desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the
lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving as this may result in
loss of control of the vehicle which may
cause serious injury or death.
OMC025045
HORNB610B01L-GATPress the pad on the steering wheel to
sound the horn.
OMC025046
AUX OUTLET(If Installed)You can use an aux outlet to connect an
audio device.NOTE:When using a portable audio device con-
nected to the power outlet, noise may
occur during playback. If this happens,
use the power source of the portable
audio device.
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o Station Swapping - As an FM signal
weakens, another more powerful sig-
nal near the same frequency may be-
gin to play. This is because your radio
is designed to lock onto the clearest
signal. If this occurs, select another
station with a stronger signal.
o Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig-
nals being received from several di-
rections can cause distortion or flutter-
ing. This can be caused by a direct and
reflected signal from the same station,
or by signals from two stations with
close frequencies. If this occurs, select
another station until the condition has
passed. o Fading - As your car moves away from
the radio station, the signal will
weaken and sound will begin to fade.
When this occurs, we suggest that you
select another stronger station.
o Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or
large obstructions between the trans-
mitter and your radio can disturb the
signal causing static or fluttering noises
to occur. Reducing the treble level
may lessen this effect until the distur-
bance clears.
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B750B05Y-AATUsing a cellular phone or a two-way
radioWhen a cellular phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
audio equipment. This does not mean
that something is wrong with the audio
equipment. In such a case, use the cellu-
lar phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.
WARNING:
Hyundai recommends that you never
use a cell phone while driving. This could
result in loss of control, and an accident
that may cause death, serious injury, or
property damage. You must stop at a
safe place to use a cellular phone.NOTE:Some states and cities have regulations
prohibiting the use of cell phones while
driving. You should be aware of the spe-
cific requirements in your area.

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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
C010A03A-AATEngine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the
windows immediately.o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the exhaust
system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the trunk lid/ tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield
are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.