oil Hyundai Accent 2008 Owner's Manual

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
F10
High Beam Indicator Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime O/D OFF Indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
B255A02MC-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found begining
on page 1-64.
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Charging System Warning LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light
Seat Belt Warning Light and ChimeTrunk Lid / Tail Gate Open Warning Light
Check Fuel Filler Cap Warning LightEngine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
(If Installed)Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Indicator (If Installed)

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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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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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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 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)
1JBA3113B540D01MC
Type AType B

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CARE OF DISCS
StorageWhen not in use, place your discs in their
individual cases and store them in a cool
place away from the sun, heat, and dust.
Do not grip or pull out the disc with your
hand while the disc is being pulled into
the unit by the self loading mechanism.Keep Your Discs Clean
B850A02F-AATProper HandlingHandle your disc as shown. Do not drop
the disc. Hold the disc so you will not
leave fingerprints on the surface. If the
surface is scratched, it may cause the
pickup to skip signal tracks. Do not affix
tape, paper, or gummed labels on the
disc. Do not write on the disc.Damaged DiscDo not attempt to play damaged, warped
or cracked discs. These could severely
damage the playback mechanism.Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of
a disc could cause the pickup to skip
signal tracks. Wipe the surface clean with
a clean soft cloth.
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a
clean soft cloth in a solution of mild neu-
tral detergent to wipe it clean.
B850A01L
B850A02L
CARE OF CASSETTE
TAPESB860A01A-AATProper care of your cassette tapes will
extend the tape life and increase your
listening enjoyment. Always protect your
tapes and cassette cases from direct sun-
light, severely cold and dusty conditions.
When not in use, cassettes should al-
ways be stored in the original protective
cassette case. When the vehicle is very
hot or cold, allow the interior temperature
to become more comfortable before lis-
tening to your cassettes.
o Never leave a cassette inserted in the
player when not being played. This
could damage the tape player unit and
the cassette tape.
B860A01L

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B860A03L
o The playback head, capstan and pinch
rollers will develop a coating of tape
residue that can result in deterioration
of sound quality, such as a wavering
sound. They should be cleaned
monthly using a commercially avail-
able head cleaning tape or special
solution available from audio specialty
shops. Follow the supplier's directions
carefully and never oil any part of the
tape player unit.
o Always be sure that the tape is tightly
wound on its reel before inserting in
the player. Rotate a pencil in the drive
sprockets to wind up any slack.
o Be sure that the cassette label is not
loose or peeling off or tape ejection
may be difficult.
o Never touch or soil the actual audio
tape surfaces.
o Keep all magnetized objects, such as
electric motors, speakers or transform-
ers away from your cassette tapes and
tape player unit.
o Store cassettes in a cool, dry place
with the open side facing down to
prevent dust from setting in the cas-
sette body. o We strongly recommend against the
use of tapes longer than C-60 (60
minutes total). Tapes such as C-120 or
C-180 are very thin and do not perform
as well in the automotive environment.o Avoid repeated fast / reverse usage to
replay one given tune or tape section.
This can cause poor tape winding to
occur, and eventually cause exces-
sive internal drag and poor audio qual-
ity in the cassette. If this occurs, it can
sometimes be corrected by fast wind-
ing the tape from end to end several
times. If this does not correct the prob-
lem, do not continue to use the tape in
your vehicle.
HLC216
Head
Cotton
applicator
B860A01MC
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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.

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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.