Windshield wiper Hyundai Accent 2013 Owner's Manual

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Keys / 4-3
Smart key / 4-6
Remote keyless entry / 4-10
Door locks / 4-13
Trunk / 4-17
Tailgate / 4-20
Windows / 4-23
Hood / 4-28
Fuel filler lid / 4-30
Sunroof / 4-33
Steering wheel / 4-37
Mirrors / 4-39
Instrument cluster / 4-43
Rear parking assist system / 4-69
Rearview camera / 4-72
Hazard warning flasher / 4-73
Lighting / 4-74
Wipers and washers / 4-81
Interior light / 4-84
Defroster / 4-87
Manual climate control system / 4-88
Automatic climate control system / 4-97
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-104
Features of your vehicle

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Features of your vehicle
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST ( ) – Single wipe
· OFF (O) – Off
· INT (---) – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· LO (1) – Low wiper speed
· HI (2) – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment (if equipped)
C : Wash with brief wipes (front) (if equipped)D : Rear wiper/washer control (if equipped)
· – Wash with brief wipes
· ON ( ) – Continuous wipe
· OFF (O) – Off
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield wiper/washer
■Type A
■Type B
ORBC040054E/ORB040054E/OTA040053/ORB041405■Type C
■Type D
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)
■Type A
OTA040054/ORB041406 ■Type B

Features of your vehicle
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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MIST ( ) : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward
and release it with the lever in the OFF position.
The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is
pushed upward and held.
OFF (O) : Wiper is not in operation
INT (---)* : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping
intervals. Use this mode in a light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.
LO (1) : Normal wiper speed
HI (2) : Fast wiper speed
*: if equipped
✽NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the wind-
shield, defrost the windshield for about 10 minutes, or until the
snow and/or ice is removed before using the windshield wipers
to ensure proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the
wiper and washer, it may damage the wiper and washer sys-
tem.
Windshield washers
In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray
washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release
the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the
fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropriate non-
abrasive windshield washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
■Type A
■Type B
ORBC040056E/ORB040056E/OTA040056/ORB041408■Type C
■Type D

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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 (O) - Wiper is not in operation
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
contact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when the
windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• To prevent possible damage to
the wipers and washer system,
use anti-freezing washer fluids in
the winter season or cold weath-
er.
ORB041409
■Type A
■Type BOTA040057

Driving your vehicle
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• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from 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 windshield wiping equip-
ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.
• If your tires are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tires 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
while driving until normal braking oper-
ation 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. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving.

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Maintenance
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
tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
• Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check windshield 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 tires and loose wheel
lug nuts.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and checks, and
hood hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood 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 windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield 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.
1JBA5122CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or 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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Maintenance
Front windshield wiper blade
Ty p e A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
blade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.2. Compress the clip and slide the blade
assembly downward.3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
OLM079200OLM079201OLM079202
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.

Maintenance
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Front windshield wiper blade
Ty p e B
1. Raise the wiper arm.2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then pull
down the blade assembly and remove
it.3. Install the new blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
OHM078059OYF079061OYF079062
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.