fluid Hyundai Accent 2010 Owner's Guide

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-6
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-6
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...............6-10
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ....................................6-12
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual ) ..........................6-14
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-15
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-17
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................ 6-18
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-18
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter........................ 6-19
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-20
Checking the Battery ................................................... 6-22
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-24
Removal of Water from the Fuel Filter .........................6-25
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................... 6-26
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................... 6-27
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-34
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-35
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2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
G010A01MC-GAT Gasoline Engine (1.4L)
1. Engine coolant reservoir ....... 6-11
2. Engine oil filler cap ................. 6-8
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-17
4. Air cleaner ........................... 6-12
5. Fuse/Relay box .................... 6-206. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-14
7. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed) .......................... 6-24
8. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8 9. Radiator
cap ......................... 6-10
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (If Installed) ............ 6-16
11. Battery ................................. 6-22
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handletools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is notdamaged.
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G010B01MC-GAT Gasoline Engine (1.6L)
1. Engine coolant reservoir .......
6-11
2. Engine oil filler cap ................. 6-8
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-17
4. Air cleaner ........................... 6-125. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-14
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed) .......................... 6-24
7. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8 8. Radiator
cap ......................... 6-10
9. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (If Installed) ............ 6-16
10. Battery ................................. 6-22
11. Fuse/Relay box .................... 6-20
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handletools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is notdamaged.
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G010C01MC-GAT Diesel Engine (1.5L)
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ....... 6-11
2. Engine oil filler cap................. 6-8
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-17
4. Air cleaner ........................... 6-12
5. Fuel filter .............................. 6-25 6. Fuse/Relay box ....................
6-20
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-14
8. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed) .......................... 6-24 9. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8
10. Radiator
cap ......................... 6-10
11. Battery ................................. 6-22
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicingthe engine, you should handletools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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G020A01A-AAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo-
nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air cleaner filter condition G020C01A-AAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater system operation
(and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking
brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)
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G050C01TG-GAT To Check the Coolant Level Gasoline Engine The coolant level can be seen on the side of the plastic coolant reservoir.
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Diesel Engine The level of the coolant should be between the "L" and "F" lines on thereservoir when the engine is cold. If the level is below the "L" mark, add engine coolant to bring it up between "L" and"F". If the level is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level frequently. If the level drops again,visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspec- tion and diagnosis of the reason.
!WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by en- gine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when theengine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the coolant fan so that youare not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant tem- perature decreases, the fan will auto-matically shut off. This is a normal condition.
! CAUTION:
o Engine coolant can damage the finish of your car. If you spill en- gine coolant on the car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
o The engine in your vehicle has
aluminum engine parts and mustbe protected by an ethylene-gly- col base coolant to prevent corro-sion and freezing. And, do not use the hard water. The hard water can cause enginedamage from corrosion, overheat- ing or freezing.

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CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in the washer system because it will damage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be oper- ated if the washer reservoir isempty. This can damage thewasher fluid pump.!
WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and can be flammable under cer- tain circumstances. Do not allow sparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicle or its occupants could occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink windshield washerfluid. Serious injury or death could occur.
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)
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Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle main-tenance schedule in Section 5.
!WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle oil level when the engine iscool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution to avoid burning yourself on hot en-gine or exhaust parts. NOTE: It is recommended that the manual transaxle fluid should be checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
G090A01MC-GAT The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the windshield washer system. A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill the washer reservoir. Thefluid level should be checked more frequently during inclement weather or whenever the washer system is in morefrequent use. OMC055016

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G110A01MC-AAT Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle main- tenance schedule in Section 5. NOTE: Automatic transaxle fluid is basi- cally a red color. As driving distance increases, the fluid color turns dark-ish red gradually. It is normal condi- tion and you should not judge the need to replace based upon thechanging color. You must replace the automatic transaxle fluid in accordance withintervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in section 5.
!WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at nor- mal operating temperature. This means that the engine, radiator,exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exercise great care not to burn your- self during this procedure. G110D03A-GAT To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly. Keep the vehicle on level ground withthe parking brake applied and check the fluid level according to the following procedure. OMC0590061. Place the shift lever in N(neutral)
position and confirm the engine isrunning at normal idle speed.
2. After the transaxle is warmed up
sufficiently [fluid temperature70~80°C (158~176°F)], for example by 10 minutes usual driving, move the shift lever through all positionsthen place the shift lever in N(neutral) or P(park) position.

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!!WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by en- gine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Use extremecaution when working near the blades of the cooling fan, so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As theengine coolant temperature decreas- es, the fan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition. WARNING (
Diesel only):
Never work on injection system withengine running or within 30 seconds after shutting off engine. High pres- sure pump, rail, injectors and highpressure pipes are subjected to high pressure even after the engine has been switched off. The fuel jet pro-duced by fuel leaks may cause seri- ous injury, if it contacts with the body. People using pacemakersshould not move closer than 30cm to the ECU or wiring harness within the engine room with the engine run-ning, since the high currents in the Common Rail system produce con- siderable magnetic fields.
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Fluid level should be within "HOT" range
3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the “HOT” range on the level gauge. If the fluid level is lower, add the speci- fied fluid from the fill hole. If the fluidlevel is higher, drain the fluid from the drain hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition[fluid temperature 20~30°C(68~86°F)], add the fluid to the “COLD” line and then recheck the fluid levelaccording to the above step 2.

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CHECKING THE BRAKES
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G120B01A-AAT Checking the Brake Fluid Level
! CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe operation of the car, it is sug-gested that they be checked and inspected by your Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be checked andinspected for wear at those inter- vals specified in the vehicle mainte- nance schedule in Section 5.
WARNING:
Use caution when handling brakefluid. It can damage your vision if itgets into your eyes. It will also dam- age your vehicle's paint if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
G120D01A-AAT To Check the Fluid Level
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The fluid level in the brake fluid reser- voir should be checked periodically.The level should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. If the level is at or below the"MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it up to "MAX". Do not overfill.
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G120E02A-AAT Adding Brake Fluid
WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a sealedcontainer. Do not allow the fluid can or reservoir to remain open any longer than required. This will pre-vent entry of dirt and moisture which can damage the brake system and cause improper operation. To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt then unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour the recommendedfluid into the reservoir. Do not overfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser- voir and tighten.