tow Hyundai Accent 2009 User Guide

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B350B01A-AATWindshield Washer OperationTo use the windshield washer, pull the
wiper/washer lever toward the steering
wheel.
When the washer lever is operated, the
wipers automatically make three passes
across the windshield. The washer con-
tinues to operate until the lever is re-
leased.
OMC048903N
Mist Wiper Operation
OMC048904N
If a single wipe is desired in mist, move
the windshield wiper and washer control
lever up.
NOTE:o Do not operate the washer more than
15 seconds at a time or when the
fluid reservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure
the wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in win-
ter, use windshield washer antifreeze.

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B510C01A-AATFolding the Outside Rearview Mir-
rorsTo fold the outside rearview mirrors, push
them towards the rear. To unfold the out-
side rear view mirrors, push them toward
the front.
The outside rearview mirrors can be
folded rearward for parking in restricted
areas.
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WARNING:
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the passen-
ger side rearview mirror. It is a convex
mirror with a curved surface. Any ob-
jects seen in this mirror are closer than
they appear.
CAUTION:
o Do not operate the switch continu-
ously for an unnecessary length of
time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face
could cause permanent damage. To
remove any ice, use a sponge, soft
cloth or approved de-icer.
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To adjust the position of either mir-
ror:1. Move the selecting switch to the right
or left to activate the adjustable mecha-
nism for the corresponding door mir-
ror.
2. Adjust mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate directional switch as illus-
trated.
B510B01Y-AATElectric Type (If Installed)
OMC029051
The outside rearview mirrors can be ad-
justed to your preferred rear vision, both
directly behind the vehicle, and to the
rear of the left and right sides.
The remote control outside rearview mir-
ror switch controls the adjustments for
both right and left outside mirrors.

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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.
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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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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) (If Installed)
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
trying to pull it up again.
Tail Gate (3 Door)o To open the tail gate, unlock it by
turning the key clockwise, then pull the
outside handle toward you.
o To close, lower the tail gate and shut
firmly to engage the latch. Lock the tail
gate by turning the key counterclock-
wise.
o 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.
o 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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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
B740A01MC-D B740A01A-AAT
(If Installed)
Air Conditioning SwitchThe air conditioning is turned on by push-
ing the A/C button on the heating/air
conditioning control panel.
B740B02A-AATAir Conditioning Operation
(Cooling)To use the air conditioning to cool the
interior:
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch by
pushing in on the switch.
The air conditioning indicator light
should come on at the same time.
o Set the temperature control to "Cool".
("Cool" provides maximum cooling. The
temperature may be moderated by
moving the control toward "Warm".)
o Adjust the fan control to the desired
speed. For greater cooling, turn the fan
control to one of the higher speeds or
temporarily select the (
)position
on the air intake control.B740B01MC-D B730A01L-AAT
Operation Tipso To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the car through the ven-
tilation system, temporarily set the air
intake control at the (
) position.
Be sure to return the control to the (
) position when the irritation has
passed to keep fresh air in the vehicle.
This will help keep the driver alert and
comfortable.
o Air for the heating/cooling system is
drawn in through the grilles just ahead
of the windshield. Care should be taken
that these are not blocked by leaves,
snow, ice or other obstructions.
o To prevent interior fog on the wind-
shield, set the air intake control to the
fresh air (
) position, fan speed to
the desired position, turn on the air
conditioning system, and adjust tem-
perature control to desired tempera-
ture.

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STEREO SOUND SYSTEM
FM broadcasts are transmitted at high
frequencies and do not bend to follow the
earth's surface. Because of this, FM broad-
casts generally begin to fade at short
distances from the station. Also, FM sig-
nals are easily affected by buildings,
mountains, or other obstructions. These
can result in certain listening conditions
which might lead you to believe a prob-
lem exists with your radio. The following
conditions are normal and do not indicate
radio trouble: AM broadcasts can be received at greater
distances than FM broadcasts. This is
because AM radio waves are transmitted
at low frequencies. These long, low fre-
quency radio waves can follow the curva-
ture of the earth rather than travelling
straight out into the atmosphere. In addi-
tion, they curve around obstructions so
that they can provide better signal cover-
age.
B750A02A-AATHow Car Audio WorksAM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the
radio antenna on your car. This signal is
then received by the radio and sent to
your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible quality reproduction. However, in
some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear.
This can be due to factors such as the
distance from the radio station, close-
ness of other strong radio stations or the
presence of buildings, bridges or other
large obstructions in the area.
Ionosphere
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Mountains
Buildings
Obstructed areaUnobstructed
area FM radio station
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Ionosphere FM reception
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Iron bridges
AM reception

Engine Exhaust can be Dangerous! ............................. 2-2
Before Starting the Engine ............................................ 2-3
Key Positions ................................................................ 2-4
Starting ..........................................................................2-5
Operating the Manual Transaxle ................................... 2-6
Automatic Transaxle ..................................................... 2-9
Anti-Lock Brake System.............................................2-13
Good Braking Practices..............................................2-14
Driving for Economy...................................................2-15
Winter Driving.............................................................2-16
Trailer Towing .............................................................2-20
Vehicle Load Limit.......................................................2-20
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C160K01A-AATCarry Emergency EquipmentDepending on the severity of the weather
where you drive your car, you should
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
etc.
C160H01A-AATUse Approved Anti-Freeze in Win-
dow Washer SystemTo keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
anti-freeze solution in accordance with
instructions on the container. Window
washer anti-freeze is available from
Hyundai dealers and most auto parts
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or
other types of anti-freeze as these may
damage the finish.C160G01A-AATTo Keep Locks from FreezingTo keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is frozen
internally, you may be able to thaw it out
by using a heated key. Handle the heated
key with care to avoid injury.
C160I01A-AATDon't Let Your Parking Brake FreezeUnder some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This
is most likely to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice around or
near the rear brakes or if the brakes are
wet. If you think the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear selector lever in "P"
(automatic) or in first or reverse gear
(manual transaxle) and block the rear
wheels so the car cannot roll. Then re-
lease the parking brake.C160J01A-AATDon't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate
UnderneathUnder some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
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TRAILER TOWINGC190A01A-AATYour Hyundai should not be used to tow
a trailer. It is designed to be compact and
light for good fuel economy, and is not
designed as a trailer-towing vehicle.
Damages or malfunctions caused by tow-
ing may not be covered by the limited
warranties applying to your Hyundai.
Damages or malfunctions that result from
towing a trailer for commercial purposes
are specifically not covered by Hyundai
limited warranties.
C190A01MC
VEHICLE LOAD LIMITC190F01MC-AATTire and Loading Information Label
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OMC049406
Type A
Type B
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Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
(1)Locate the statement "The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX pounds''
on your vehicle's placard.
(2)Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
(3)Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX
kilograms or XXX pounds.
(4)The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the
"XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs, and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs.)
(5)Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4. The tire label located on the driver's
side of the center pillar outer panel
gives the original tire size, cold tire
pressures recommended for your ve-
hicle, the number of people that can be
in your vehicle and vehicle capacity
weight.
Vehicle capacity weight:
849 lbs (385 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weight
includes the tongue load.
Seating capacity:
Total: 5 persons
(Front seat: 2 persons,
Rear seat: 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum num-
ber of occupants including a driver,
your vehicle may carry.However the seating capacity may be
reduced based upon the weight of all
of the occupants, and the weight of the
cargo being carried or towed. Do not
overload the vehicle as there is a limit
to the total weight, or load limit includ-
ing occupants and cargo, the vehicle
can carry.
Towing capacity:
We do not recommend using this ve-
hicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity:
The cargo capacity of your vehicle will
increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants
and the tongue load, if your vehicle is
equipped with a trailer.