Hyundai Accent 2012 - RHD (UK. Australia) User Guide
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI, Model Year: 2012, Model line: Accent, Model: Hyundai Accent 2012Pages: 367, PDF Size: 25.39 MB
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Introduction
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Use of MTBE
HYUNDAI recommends avoiding fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content
2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapour lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality petrol that meets Europe
Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.
For customers who do not use good
quality petrol including fuel additives reg-
ularly, and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, one bottle
of additives should be added to the fuel
tank at every 15,000km. Additives are
available from your authorised HYUNDAI
dealer along with information on how touse them.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel that
complies with EN 590 or comparable
standard. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,
heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-
tives, as this will increase wear andcause damage to the engine and fuel
system. The use of non-approved fuels
and / or fuel additives will result in a limi-
tation of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel
are available, use summer or winter fuel
properly according to the following tem-
perature conditions.
Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type diesel
fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very care-
fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail-
ure, the circuits must be completely
purged to permit restarting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Introduction
Biodiesel
Commercially supplied Diesel blends of no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu-
els exceeding 7% made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester
(VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceeding7% with biodiesel will cause increased
wear or damage to the engine and fuel
system. Repair or replacement of worn ordamaged components due to the use of
non approved fuels will not be covered by
the manufactures warranty.
Biodiesel (for New Zealand)
Commercially supplied Diesel blends of no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu-
els exceeding 7%, made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), vegetable oil methyl
ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceed-ing 7% with biodiesel will cause
increased wear or damage to the engine
and fuel system. Repair or replacement
of worn or damaged components due to
the use of non approved fuels will not be
covered by the manufactures warranty.CAUTION
Do not let any petrol or water enterthe tank. This would make it neces-
sary to drain it out and to bleed thelines to avoid jamming the injectionpump and damaging the engine.
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel
It is recommended to use the regu-
lated automotive diesel fuel fordiesel vehicle equipped with theDPF system.
If you use diesel fuel including highsulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)and unspecified additives, it cancause the DPF system to be dam-aged and white smoke can be emit-
ted.
CAUTION
Never use any fuel, whether diesel, B7 biodiesel or otherwise,that fails to meet the latest petro- leum industry specification.
Never use any fuel additives or treatments that are not recom-mended or approved by the vehi-cle manufacturer.CAUTION
Never use any fuel, whether diesel, B7 biodiesel or otherwise,that fails to meet the latest petro-leum industry specification.
Never use any fuel additives or treatments that are not recom-mended or approved by the vehi-cle manufacturer.
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Introduction
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No special run-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Whilst driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly run-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen- cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE RUN-IN PROCESS
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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP (ESC*1
) indicator*
ESP (ESC* 1
) OFF indicator*
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light*
Immobiliser indicator *
Low fuel level warning light
*: if equipped *1
Some countries use the term ESC (Electronic stability control) instead of
ESP. Please refer to the term your
country uses.
❈ : For more detailed explanations, refer
to section 4, “Instrument cluster”.
Charging system warning light Overspeed warning light*
120km/h
Tail light indicator
Boot lid/tailgate open warning light
Front fog light indicator*
Glow indicator (Diesel only)
Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
Shift pattern indicator*
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light
Door ajar warning light
ECO indicator*
Manual transaxle shift indicator*
Engine coolant temperature
warning light
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Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance
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Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ........................4-14
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch* ..................................................4-40
3. Central door lock switch* ......................4-14
4. Power window lock button*....................4-25
5. Power window switches* ......................4-22
6. Instrument panel illumination control switch* ..................................................4-43
7. ESP OFF button* ..................................5-28
8. Headlight levelling device* ....................4-75
9. Fuel filler lid release lever ....................4-29
10. Boot lid release lever (4 Door) ............4-17
11. Fuse box..............................................7-52
12. Bonnet release lever ..........................4-27
13. Brake pedal ........................................5-23
14. Accelerator pedal ........................5-6, 5-11
15. Steering wheel manual tilt control* ................................................4-37
* : if equipped
ORB012001R
* The actual vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-40
2. Light control/Turn signals .................4-72
3. Instrument cluster.............................4-42
4. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-77
5. Ignition switch* ...................................5-5
6. Engine start/stop button*....................5-8
7. Digital clock and audio* .........4-108, 4-111
8. Steering wheel .................................4-36
9. Steering wheel audio control* ........4-112
10. Climate control system* ........4-84, 4-93
11. Hazard warning flasher switch ......................................4-71, 6-2
12. Shift lever ..............................5-14, 5-17
13. Cigarette lighter* ..........................4-105
14. Parking brake lever ........................5-24
15. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-40
16. Glove box .....................................4-104
17. Power outlet* ................................4-107
* : if equipped
ORB012002R
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Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ORBI071001G/ORBI071001
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-22
2. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir....7-28
3. Radiator cap .....................................7-24
4. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-20
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-20
6. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ..............7-25
7. Air cleaner.........................................7-30
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-539.
Positive battery terminal...................7-38
10. Negative battery terminal ..............7-38
11. Automatic transaxle fluid
dipstick* .........................................7-26
* : if equipped
■ Petrol Engine
■ Diesel Engine
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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-11
Child restraint system / 3-25
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-34
Safety features of your vehicle
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Driver’s seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle(3) Seat cushion height(4) Headrest
(5) Armrest*
Front passenger’s seat
(6) Forward and backward
(7) Seatback angle(8) Headrest Rear seat (9) Headrest*
(10) Seatback folding*
*: if equipped
SEATS
ORB032001R