wiper blades Hyundai Accent 2012 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.- Spraying washer fluid and wiping
ON - Normal wiper operation
OFF - Wiper is not in operation
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windscreen, do not
operate the wipers when thewindscreen is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol,
kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windscreen with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze oncontact with the windscreen and
obscure your vision.
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Driving your vehicle
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glarefrom other driver's headlights.
Keep your headlights clean and prop- erly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more diffi-cult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness. Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-
pared for the slick pavement. Here are a
few things to consider when driving in the
rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
Keep your windscreen wiping equip- ment in good shape. Replace your
windscreen wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missingareas on the windscreen.
If your tyres are not in good condition, making a quick stop on a wet road sur-
face, could cause a skid and possibly
lead to an accident. Be sure your tyres
are in good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it eas- ier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
whilst driving until normal braking
operation returns. Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.

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Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-5Scheduled maintenance service / 7-7Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-17Engine oil / 7-20Engine coolant / 7-22Brake/clutch fluid / 7-25Automatic transaxle fluid / 7-26
Washer fluid / 7-28Parking brake / 7-28
Fuel filter / 7-29
Air cleaner / 7-30
Climate control air filter / 7-32
Wiper blades / 7-34Battery / 7-38
Tyres and wheels / 7-41 Fuses / 7-51Light bulbs / 7-62
Appearance care / 7-72
Emission control system / 7-78
Maintenance

Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tyres including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Autumn):
Check radiator, heater and air condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windscreen washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-er fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tyres and loose wheel nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks, andbonnet hinges.
Lubricate door and bonnet locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake (and clutch) fluid level.

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windscreen difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windscreen
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
screen wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water. Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
1JBA5122/HCAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents onor near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-tion and failure.

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Index
Vehicle run-in process ......................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ..................................................8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................5-34
Vehicle weight ................................................................5-47
Base kerb weight........................................................5-47
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-47
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-47
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-47
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-28
Waste tray, see ashtray ..................................................4-105
Warnings and indicators ..................................................4-51
Weight..............................................................................5-47 Base kerb weight........................................................5-47
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-47
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-47
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-47
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ..................................7-44
Wheel replacement ..........................................................7-46 Windows ..........................................................................4-22
Auto down window....................................................4-24
Auto up/down window ..............................................4-24
Power window lock button ........................................4-25
Windscreen defrosting and defogging ..........................4-100 Defogging logic ......................................................4-102
Winter driving..................................................................5-43 Snow tyres..................................................................5-43
Tyre chains ................................................................5-44
Wiper blades ....................................................................7-34
Wipers and washers ........................................................4-77
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