towing Hyundai Accent 2012 User Guide

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normaltemperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart
below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTERREVERY 3,750 MILES (6,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERRMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYB, H
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, I
MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, I
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, F
PARKING BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINTIEVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E

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Index
Towing ........................................................................\
......6-26
Towing capacity................................................................5-43
TransaxleAutomatic transaxle ....................................................5-10
Manual transaxle ..........................................................5-7
Trip computer ..................................................................4-37
Trunk ........................................................................\
........4-12
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle capacity weight ....................................................5-42
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6
Vehicle curb weight ..........................................................5-47
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................................8-6
Vehicle load limit..............................................................5-42 Cargo capacity..............................................................5-43
Certification label ........................................................5-45
Seating capacity ..........................................................5-43
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ................5-43
Tire and loading information label ..............................5-42
Towing capacity ..........................................................5-43
Vehicle capacity weight ..............................................5-42
Vehicle stability management ..........................................5-25
Vehicle weight ..................................................................5-47 Base curb 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
Vehicle curb weight ....................................................5-47
Volume/weight ..................................................................8-3
Warning and indicators ....................................................4-41
Washer fluid......................................................................7-\
26
Weight/volume..................................................................8-3
Wheel alignment and tire balance ....................................7-39
Wheel replacement ..........................................................7-42
Windows ........................................................................\
..4-16 Auto down window......................................................4-16
Auto up/down window ................................................4-17
Power window lock button ..........................................4-18
Windshield defrosting and defogging ..............................4-77 Defogging logic ..........................................................4-81
Winter driving ..................................................................5-38 Snow tires ....................................................................5-38\
Tire chains ....................................................................5-39\
Wiper blades ....................................................................7-31\
Wipers and washers ..........................................................4-55
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