checking oil Hyundai Accent 2011 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-3
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-4
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-4
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ................ 6-7
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 6-8
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ..........................6-11
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-11
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-13
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................ 6-14
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-15
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter........................ 6-16
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-17
Checking the Battery ................................................... 6-19
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-21
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................... 6-22
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................... 6-23
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-29
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-30
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4CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
G030A02O-GAT Recommended Oil Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil levelat least once a week in normal use and more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification. API Service SM* or above, ILSAC GF-4 or above
* If the API service SM engine oil is
not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
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MAINTENANCE PRECAU- TIONS
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G020D01TG-DAT Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.Several procedures should be done by an authorised Hyundai dealer. NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur- ing the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. Youcan be seriously injured while performing some maintenanceprocedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to dothe work, have it done by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
o Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous.It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or looseclothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and result ininjury. Therefore, if you mustrun the engine while working un- der the bonnet, make certain that you remove all jewelry (especiallyrings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose cloth-ing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.

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G030C02JM-GAT To Check the Oil Level Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to normal operating tempera- ture and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off. Wait about five minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert thedipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should be betweenthe upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
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Be very careful not to touch the radia- tor hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burnyou.
NOTE:
o SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-4
engine oil is preferred regardless of regional option and enginevariation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-4 engine
oil is not available, SAE 5W-30 orsecondary recommended engine oil for corresponding temperature range can be used.

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G100A01MC-DAT Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should be checked at thoseintervals specified in the vehicle main- tenance schedule in Section 5.
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CAUTION:
o Radiator anti-freeze (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 the wash-er fluid pump.
!WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and can be flammable under cer- tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact the washer fluid or the washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicleor its occupants could occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poi-
sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink windshield washer fluid. Serious injury or death could occur. WARNING:
It is always better to check thetransaxle oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution toavoid burning yourself on hot en- gine or exhaust parts. NOTE: It is recommended that the manual transaxle fluid should be checked by an authorised Hyundai dealer. CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID(AUTOMATIC)
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.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flushthe affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medi- cal assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible. While you are being driven toget medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat araw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get medical assistance as soon as pos- sible.
While batteries are being charged (ei- ther by a battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator), they produce ex-plosive gases. Always observe these warnings to reduce the risk of injury:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, care- fully observe the following precau-tions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poi- sonous and highly corrosive. Be carefulnot to spill it on yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, imme- diately do the following:
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NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled
up from the fuse panel, the warn- ing chime, audio, clock and inte-rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be reset after replacement.- Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connector is pulled up, the battery can stillbe discharged by operation of the headlights or other electrical de-vices.

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INDEX
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T Tachometer ................................................................ 1-56
Tail Gate .................................................................... 1-82
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-8
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................ 2-21
Emergency ............................................................. 3-11
If your vehicle must be towed .................................. 3-9
Trailer or Vehicl e towing ............................................ 2-21
Transaxle Automatic ................................................................. 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ......................... 6-11
Manual ...................................................................... 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking ................................ 6-11
Trip Computer ............................................................ 1-58
Trip Odometer ............................................................ 1-57
Tyre
Balancing .................................................................. 8-6
Chains ...................................................................... 8-5
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tyres ............................................................... 8-4
Spare tyre ................................................................. 3-5Traction ..................................................................... 8-6
Wheel and tyre changing .......................................... 3-6
VVehicle Identifi cation Number ...................................... 8-2 WWarning and Indicator
Lights ..................................... 1-50
Washer Reservoir ...................................................... 6-10
Window Glass ............................................................ 1-11
Power windows ....................................................... 1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ...................................1-63
Adjustable intermittent wiper operation ...................1-65
Rear window wiper and washer ...............................1-65
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................................. 6-9
Winter Driving ............................................................ 2-19