flat tire Hyundai Accent 2012 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.Intended Outboard Sidewall
: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure : The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating : The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg). Occupant Distribution
: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure :
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.

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Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tr e a d : The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight : The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load. Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and dviding by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
All season tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season tires
on some models to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas. Summer tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rat-
ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
side wall. if you plan to operate your
vehicle in snowy or icy conditions.
HYUNDAI recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28
kPa) more air pressure than the
pressure recommended for the stan-
dard tires on the tire label on the dri-
ver's side of the center pillar, or up to
the maximum pressure shown on the
tire sidewall, whichever is less.

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Maintenance
Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120
km/h) when your car is equipped with
snow tires.
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the front wheels.
Be sure that the chains are installed
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do
not continue to use tire chains when
they are no longer needed.Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.WARNING- Snow or ice
When driving on roads cov- ered with snow or ice, drive at
less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Use the SAE “S” class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to avoid
contact with the vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driv-
ing 0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with alu-
minum wheels. In unavoid-
able circumstance, use a wire
type chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.59 inches (15 mm) to prevent
damage to the chain’s con-
nection.
CAUTION
Since the sidewalls of radialtires are thinner, they can bedamaged by mounting sometypes of snow chains on them.Therefore, the use of snow tiresis recommended instead ofsnow chains.

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts
TIRES AND WHEELS
Item Tire size Wheel sizeInflation pressure bar psi ( kPa)
Wheel lug nut torque
lb•ft (kg N
Normal load*1Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire P175/70 R14 5.5Jx14
32 (220) 32 (220) 32 (220) 32 (220)
65~79
(9~11, 88~107)
P195/50 R16 6.0Jx16
Compact
spare tire*
2
(if equipped) T125/80 D15 3.5Jx15 60 (420) 60 (420) 60 (420) 60 (420)
CAPACITY/WEIGHT
Item
Gasoline 1.6
Gross vehicle weight lbs. (kg)4 Door 3,527 (1600)
5 Door 3,549 (1610)
Luggage volume cu ft (l)4 Door 13.7 (389)
5 Door21.2 (600)
*1Normal load : Up to 3 persons
*2If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, your vehicle will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit.

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Index
Cargo capacity ..................................................................5-43
Cargo weight ....................................................................5-47\
Center console storage......................................................4-80
Central door lock switch ..................................................4-9
Certification label ............................................................5-45
Certification label ............................................................8-6
ChainsTire chains ....................................................................5-39\
Changing tires ..................................................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-38
Child restraint system ......................................................3-26 Lower anchor ..............................................................3-32
Seat belt........................................................................\
3-27
Tether anchor system ..................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ..........................................4-11
Climate control air filter ..................................................4-69
Climate control air filter ..................................................7-28
Clock (Digital) ..................................................................4-85
Clothes hanger ..................................................................4-85
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..................4-34
Compact spare tire ............................................................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ......................................7-42
Coolant........................................................................\
......7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ....................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system..................................7-74
Cruise control system ......................................................5-27
Cup holder ........................................................................\
4-83
Curtain air bag ..................................................................3-51 Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ................................4-35
Dashboard, see instrument cluster....................................4-34
Defogging (Windshield) ..................................................4-77
Defogging logic (Windshield) ..........................................4-79
Defroster (Rear window) ..................................................4-60
Defrosting (Windshield) ..................................................4-77
Digital clock ....................................................................4-85\
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ....4-35
Displays, see instrument cluster ......................................4-34
Door locks ........................................................................\
4-7 Central door lock switch ..............................................4-9
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-11
Drinks holders, see cup holders ......................................4-83
Driver's 3-point seat belt ..................................................3-15
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..............................3-46
Driving at night ................................................................5-35
Driving in flooded areas ..................................................5-36
Driving in the rain ............................................................5-36
Economical operation ......................................................5-32
Electric power steering ....................................................4-29
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..................................5-21D
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Index
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Emergency starting ..........................................................6-4Jump starting ................................................................6-4
Push starting ................................................................6-5
Emergency while driving ................................................6-2
Emission control system ..................................................7-74 Crankcase emission control system ............................7-74
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-74
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-75
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-2
Engine compartment ........................................................2-4
Engine coolant ..................................................................7-23
Engine number..................................................................8-7
Engine oil........................................................................\
..7-21
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-6
Engine temperature gauge ................................................4-36
Engine will not start ........................................................6-3
Evaporative emission control System ..............................7-73
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-74
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..................7-18
Exterior care ....................................................................7-68\
Flat tire (with spare tire) ..................................................6-12 Jack and tools ..............................................................6-12
Changing tires ..............................................................6-13
Compact spare tire ......................................................6-18
Removing and storing the spare tire ............................6-13 Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ........................................6-20
Floor mat anchor(s) ..........................................................4-86
Fluid
Brakes/clutch fluid ......................................................7-26
Washer fluid ................................................................7-27
Folding the rear seat ........................................................3-10
Front passenger and rear seat belt ....................................3-16
Front seat adjustment........................................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ....................................................................4-22\
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
4-37
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
........7-50 Fuse/relay panel description ........................................7-54
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-51
Memory fuse ................................................................7-52
Multi fuse ....................................................................7-53\
Gauge Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-36
Fuel gauge ....................................................................4-37\
GAW (Gross axle weight) ................................................5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..................................5-47
Glove box ........................................................................\
4-81
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..........................................5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ..............................5-47
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Index
Parking brake ....................................................................5-17\
Parking brake ....................................................................7-26\
Power brakes ....................................................................5-16\
Power outlet ......................................................................4-\
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Power window lock button ..............................................4-18
Pre-tensioner seat belt ......................................................3-19
Push starting ....................................................................6-5
Rear center belt ................................................................3-17
Rear seat ........................................................................\
..3-8
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ....................7-36
Recommended lubricants and capacities..........................8-4Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-5
Refrigerant label ..............................................................8-7
Remote keyless entry........................................................4-6
Replacement light bulb ....................................................7-59
Road warning....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ..........................................................5-34
Roof antenna ....................................................................4-88\
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions................7-17
Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Seat belt warning ..............................................................3-14
Seat belts ........................................................................\
..3-13 Rear center belt ............................................................3-17
Hight adjustment ..........................................................3-15
Pre-tensioner seat belt ..................................................3-19
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system ..............................3-15
Seat belt warning ........................................................3-14
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat....................3-16
Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8
Seating capacity ................................................................5-43
Seats ........................................................................\
..........3-2 Armrest(front) ..............................................................3-6
Folding the rear seat ....................................................3-10
Front seat adjustment ..................................................3-5
Headrest(front) ............................................................3-6
Headrest(rear) ..............................................................3-8
Rear seat ......................................................................3-\
8
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8
Side impact air bag ..........................................................3-50
Sliding armrest..................................................................4-80
Smooth cornering ............................................................5-35
Snow tires ........................................................................\
5-38
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Spare tireCompact spare tire ......................................................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ..................................7-42
Removing and storing the spare tire ............................6-13
Special driving conditions ................................................5-34 Driving at night ............................................................5-35
Driving in flooded areas ..............................................5-36
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-36
Hazardous driving conditions ......................................5-34
Highway driving ..........................................................5-37
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-34
Smooth cornering ........................................................5-35
Speedometer ....................................................................4-35\
Sports mode ......................................................................5-\
12
SRS components and functions ........................................3-37
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-3
Steering wheel ..................................................................4-29 Electric power steering ................................................4-29
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-30
Tilt steering ..................................................................4-30
Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-89
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ....................5-43
Storage compartment ........................................................4-80 Center console storage ................................................4-80
Glove box ....................................................................4-81\
Luggage net..................................................................4-82
Sliding armrest ............................................................4-80
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-81 Sunglass holder ................................................................4-81
Sunroof ........................................................................\
....4-25
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
....4-83
Tachometer ......................................................................4-\
35
Tailgate ........................................................................\
....4-14
Tether anchor system ........................................................3-30
Tilt steering ......................................................................4-\
30
Tire and loading information label ..................................5-42
Tire chains ........................................................................\
5-39
Tire mobility kit ................................................................6-20
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................6-7
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ..............................................................7-37
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-38
Compact spare tire replacement ..................................7-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ................7-37
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
37
Tire maintenance ..........................................................7-42
Tire replacement ..........................................................7-41
Tire rotation..................................................................7-39
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-43
Tire traction ..................................................................7-42
Wheel alignment and tire balance................................7-40
Wheel replacement ......................................................7-42
Tires and wheels ..............................................................8-3
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