towing Hyundai Accent 2009 User Guide

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS6
DRIVING
CONDITION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS,
PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE
& BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS
TIMING BELT
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
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OPERATION MAINTENANCE ITEM
EVERY 3,000 MILES (4,800 KM) OR 3 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS
EVERY 37,500 MILES (60,000 KM) OR 48 MONTHS
EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)
EVERY 30,000 MILES (48,000 KM)
MORE FREQUENTLY
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSA - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5miles (8km) in normal
temperature or less than 10miles (16km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weatherE - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH (170 Km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditionsA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
C, E
B, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, E, F
B, C, D, E, F, G
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
A, C, E, F, G, H, I
C, EMAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONSF040A02MC-AATThe following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below
for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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WARNING:
I100A01MC-AATSPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the
following:
Spare tire and wheel
Jack, Towing hook (If Installed)
Wrench bar, Wheel nut wrench
I110A01A-AATSHOP MANUALA Hyundai Shop Manual is available from
your authorized Hyundai dealer. It's writ-
ten for professional technicians, but is
simple enough for most mechanically-
inclined owners to understand.
D060B01MC-A
o Driving on tires with no or insuf-
ficient tread is dangerous. Worn-
out tires can result in loss of
vehicle control, collisions, and
injury and even death. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as soon
as possible and should never be
used for driving. Always check
tire tread before driving your car.
Refer to this page for further in-
formation and tread limits.

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INDEX
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Rear Seat
Folding rear seatbacks ...................................................1-19
Warning...........................................................................1-22
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................1-81
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................................8-18
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Seats ...................................................................................1-13
Front ................................................................................1-14
Rear.................................................................................1-18
Seat Belts ...........................................................................1-22
3-Point system ................................................................1-26
Adjusting your seat belt ..................................................1-28
Care of seat belts ...........................................................1-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...................................................1-39
Precautions.....................................................................1-22
Speedometer......................................................................1-71
Starting Procedure ............................................................... 2-5
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ................................................1-101
Stereo Sound System ......................................................1-117
Sun Visor ............................................................................1-99
Sunglass Holder ................................................................1-88
Sunroof...............................................................................1-84T
Tachometer.........................................................................1-70
Theft-Alarm System .............................................................. 1-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 3-5
Tires
All season tires ...............................................................8-10
Balancing........................................................................8-12
Chains.............................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire .........................................................3-11
Checking the inflation pressure ....................................... 8-5
If you have a flat tire .......................................................3-11
Information........................................................................ 8-3
Maintenance...................................................................8-13
Pressure............................................................................ 8-3
Replacement...................................................................8-12
Rotation...........................................................................8-11
Sidewall labeling.............................................................. 8-6
Snow tires .......................................................................8-10
Spare tire ........................................................................3-10
Terminology and definitions ............................................. 8-8
Traction...........................................................................8-12
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ........................................................2-20
Emergency......................................................................3-18
If your vehicle must be towed ........................................3-16