towing Hyundai Accent 2015 User Guide

Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in nor-
mal temperature 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 weatherE - 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 necessary
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, J, 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) C, D, E, F, G, H, I
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, F
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, F
PARKING BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINTIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E

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Index
Tires and wheels ······························································8-3
Towing ···········································································6-31
Towing capacity ·····························································5-43
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle ··················································5-10
Manual transaxle ·························································5-7
Trip computer ································································4-39
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 ·······················································5-47Cargo 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 ··················································4-43
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 ···················································4-18
Auto up/down window ··············································4-18
Power window lock button ·······································4-19
Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-81
Defogging logic·························································4-83
Winter driving ································································5-38
Snow tires ··································································5-38
Tire chains ·································································5-39
Wiper blades ··································································7-31
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-57
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