coolant temperature Hyundai Accent 2011 Owner's Manual

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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B255A03MC-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL* More detailed explanations of these items will be found begining on page 1-64.
SRS (Airbag) Warning LightHigh Beam Indicator LightLow Oil Pressure Warning LightParking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning LightCharging System Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Trunk Lid / Tail Gate Open Warning LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light
Check Fuel Filler Cap Warning LightMalfunction Indicator LightSeat Belt Warning Light and ChimeEngine Coolant Temperature Warning LightCruise Indicator Light (If Installed)Cruise SET Indicator Light (If Installed)Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Indicator (If Installed)
ECO
ECO Indicator (If Installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)O/D OFF Indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator (If Installed) Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If Installed)

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1. Tachometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Lights
3. High Beam Indicator Light
4. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If Installed)
5. Odometer/Trip Odometer/Trip Computer (If Installed)
6. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (Automatic transaxle only)
7. Speedometer
8. Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
9. Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)
10. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Indicator (If Installed)
11. Door Ajar Warning Light12. Charging System Warning Light
13. Parking Brake/Low Brake fluid Level Warning Light
14. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
15. Seat Belt Warning Light
16. ECO Indicator (If Installed)
17. Fuel Gauge
18. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
19. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
20. Low Fuel Warning Light
21. Trunk Lid/Tail Gate Open Warning Light
22. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
23. ABS Service Reminder Indicator Light (If Installed)
24. Cruise Control Indicator Lights (If Installed)

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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. ECO Indicator (If Installed)
18. Fuel Gauge
19. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
20. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (Automatic transaxle only)
21. Low Fuel Warning Light
22. Trunk Lid/Tail Gate Open Warning Light
23. ABS Service Reminder Indicator Light (If Installed)
24. Cruise Control Indicator Lights (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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B260N01MC-AAT
Malfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a
malfunction of an exhaust gas related
component and the system is not func-
tioning properly. This light will also illumi-
nate when the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position, and will go out in a few
seconds after the engine is started. If it
illuminates while driving, or does not illumi-
nate when the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position, take your car to your nearest
authorized Hyundai dealer and have the
system checked.
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CAUTION:
Prolonged driving with the Emission
Control System Malfunction Indicator
Light illuminated may cause damage to
the emission control systems which
could effect drivability or fuel economy.
If the Emission Control System Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light begins to flash ON
and OFF, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible. This could result in
loss of engine power. Have the Engine
Control System inspected as soon as
possible by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.The driver's seat belt warning light and
chime will activate to the following table
when the ignition switch is in "ON" posi-
tion.
B265E01MC-AAT
Seat Belt Warning Light
and Chime
*1) Warning pattern repeats 11 times with
an interval of 24 seconds. If the driver's
seat belt is buckled, the light will stop
within 6 seconds and chime will stop
immediately.
*2) The light will stop within 6 seconds
and chime will stop immediately.
Conditions Warning Pattern
Seat BeltVehicle SpeedLight-Blink Chime-SoundUnbuckled
Buckled
Buckled
→ →→ →
→ Unbuckled
UnbuckledAbove 6mph
(10 km/h)
↓
Below 3mph
(5 km/h)6 seconds
6 seconds
6 seconds *1)
↓Stop *2)
6 secondsNone
B290A02MC-AAT
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is un-
der pressure and could erupt and cause
severe burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before removing the radiator cap.
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This warning light shows the temperature
of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch is ON. The warning light illumi-
nates if the temperature of the engine
coolant is above 253.4±5.4°F (123±3°C).
If the warning light illuminates, pull over
and stop as soon as possible and turn off
the engine. Then open the hood and
check the coolant level (See "If the en-
gine overheats" on the page 3-4.) and the
water pump drive belt. If you suspect
cooling system trouble, have your cool-
ing system checked by a Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.NOTE:If the engine coolant temperature warn-
ing light illuminates, it indicates over-
heating that may damage the engine.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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C160D01A-AATCheck Battery and CablesWinter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in Section
6. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by your Hyundai dealer or a
service station.C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol
CoolantYour Hyundai is delivered with high qual-
ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents freez-
ing. Be sure to replace or replenish your
coolant in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5. Before win-
ter, have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for the
temperatures anticipated during the win-
ter.
C160B01A-AATSnowy or Icy ConditionsTo drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may
be necessary to use snow tires or to
install tire chains on your tires. If snow
tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and type to the
original equipment tires. Failure to do so
may adversely affect the safety and han-
dling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake appli-
cations, and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-
cient distance between the vehicle in
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
apply the brake gently. It should be noted
that installing tire chains on the tire will
provide a greater driving force, but will
not prevent side skids.NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states.
Check state laws before fitting tire
chains.
C160E01A-AATChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if
NecessaryIn some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See Section 9
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
your Hyundai dealer.C160F02A-AATCheck Spark Plugs and Ignition
SystemInspect your spark plugs and replace
them if necessary. Also check all ignition
wiring and components to be sure they
are not cracked, worn or damaged in any
way.

34WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSD030A02A-AATIf your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the
engine is probably too hot. If this hap-
pens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as
it is safe to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P"
(automatic), or neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parking brake. If
the air conditioner is on, turn it off.
3. If coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from under-
neath the hood, stop the engine. Do
not open the hood until the coolant
has stopped running or the steaming
has stopped. If there is no visible loss
of coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be sure
the engine cooling fan is operating. If
the fan is not running, turn the engine
off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive
belt is missing. If it is not missing,
check to see that it is tight. If the drive
belt seems to be satisfactory, check for
coolant leaking from the radiator, hoses
or under the car. (If the air conditioner
had been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when you
stop). 3. Attach the clamps of the jumper cable
in the exact location shown on the
previous page. First, attach one clamp
of the jumper cable to the positive (+)
post or cable of the discharged battery.
Then attach the other end of the same
cable to the positive (+) post or cable
of the booster battery. Next, using the
other cable, attach one clamp to the
negative (-) post or cable of the booster
battery. Then attach the other end of
that cable to a solid metal part of the
engine away from the battery. Do not
connect the cable to any moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the
booster battery and let it run for a few
minutes. This will help to assure that
the booster battery is fully charged.
During the jumping operation, run the
engine in this vehicle at about 2000
rpm.
5. Start the engine in the car with the
discharged battery using the normal
starting procedure. After the engine
starts, leave the jumper cables con-
nected and let the engine run at fast
idle or about 2000 rpm for several
minutes.
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in
the reverse order of attachment.If you do not know why your battery be-
came discharged (because the lights were
left on, etc.), have the charging system
checked by your Hyundai dealer.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE8
CHECKING AND CHANGING
THE ENGINE COOLANT!
G050A01TG-AAT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. When the engine is
hot, the engine coolant is under pres-
sure and may erupt through the open-
ing if the cap is removed. You could be
seriously burned if you do not observe
this precaution. Do not remove the ra-
diator cap until the radiator is cool to
the touch.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the engine cool-
ant should be changed by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
G050B01A-AATRecommended Engine CoolantWhen adding coolant, use only deion-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant
filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious malfunction
or engine damage.
G050C01TG-AATTo Check the Coolant LevelThe coolant level can be seen on the side
of the plastic coolant reservoir. The level
of the coolant should be between the "L"
and "F" lines on the reservoir when the
engine is cool.
OMC059008
Type B
OMC059005
Type A
Water
65%
60%
50%
40% Antifreeze
solution
35%
40%
50%
60% Ambient
temperature
°F (°C)
5 (-15)
-13 (-25)
-31 (-35)
-49 (-45)Engine coolant
concentration
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool-
ant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine
coolant should be compatible with alumi-
num engine parts. Additional corrosion
inhibitors or additives should not be used.
The cooling system must be maintained
with the correct concentration and type of
engine coolant to prevent freezing and
corrosion.
Never allow the concentration of anti-
freeze to exceed the 60% level or go
below the 35% level or damage to the
coolant system may result. For proper
concentration when adding or replacing
the coolant, refer to the following table.

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G070A03Y-AATThe replacement of air cleaner filter is
performed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be
lifted off, the old filter removed and the
new filter put in its place.
Genuine Hyundai replacement parts are
recommended.CHANGING THE AIR
CLEANER FILTER
OMC055010
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may some-
times operate even when the engine is
not running. Use extreme caution when
working near the blades of the cooling
fan so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blade. As the engine cool-
ant temperature decreases, the fan will
automatically shut off. This is a normal
condition. CAUTION:
o Engine coolant can damage the fin-
ish of your car. If you spill engine
coolant on the car, wash it off thor-
oughly with clean water.
o The engine in your vehicle has alumi-
num engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol base
coolant to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
Do not use hard water. Hard water
can cause engine damage from cor-
rosion, overheating or freezing.
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CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a
proper air filter in place can result in
excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake. These may re-
sult in damage to the air cleaner
filter.
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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 inspection
and diagnosis of the reason.

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CHECKING THE BRAKES!
G120A01A-AAT
G120B01A-AATChecking 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 in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer. The
brakes should be checked and in-
spected for wear at those intervals
specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
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WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid.
It can damage your vision if it gets into
your eyes. It will also damage your
vehicle's paint if spilled on it and not
removed immediately.
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by the
engine coolant temperature and may
sometimes operate even when the en-
gine is not running. Use extreme cau-
tion when working near the blades of
the cooling fan, so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the
engine coolant temperature decreases,
the fan will automatically shut off. This
is a normal condition.
G120D01A-AATTo Check the Fluid LevelThe fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
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, care-
fully add fluid to bring it up to "MAX". Do
not overfill.
OMC055015

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G220A01A-AAT
G220B01A-AATChecking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on
automatically if the engine coolant tem-
perature is high.WARNING:
The radiator fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may some-
times operate even when the engine is
not running. Use extreme caution when
working near the blades of the cooling
fan, so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-
perature decreases the fan will auto-
matically shut off. This is a normal con-
dition.G220C01A-AATChecking Condenser Cooling FanThe condenser cooling fan should come
on automatically whenever the air condi-
tioner is in operation.CHECKING ELECTRIC
COOLING FANS
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Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a
battery.
Always provide ventilation
when working in an enclosed
space.
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulation.
o When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak, resulting
in personal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on oppo-
site corners.
o Never attempt to charge the battery
when the battery cables are con-
nected.
o The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage.
Never touch these components with
the engine running or the ignition
switched on.
WARNING:
Always read the following in-
structions carefully when han-
dling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and
all other flames or sparks
away from the battery.
Hydrogen, which is a highly
combustible gas, is always
present in battery cells and
may explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the reach
of children because batteries
contain highly corrosive SUL-
FURIC ACID. Do not allow bat-
tery acid to contact your skin,
eyes, clothing or paint finish.
If any electrolyte gets into
your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least
15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If pos-
sible, continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth until
medical attention is received.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the con-
tacted area.
If you feel a pain or a burning
sensation, get medical atten-
tion immediately.
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WARNING: