interior lights Hyundai Accent 2016 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
Map lamp
Push the lens (1) to turn the map lamp on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.

In the DOOR position, the map lamp and
the room lamp come on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition switch
position.
When doors are unlocked by the trans-
mitter, the map lamp and the room lamp
come on for approximately 30 seconds
as long as any door is not open. The map
lamp and the room lamp goes out gradu-
ally after approximately 30 seconds if the
door is closed. However, if the ignition
switch is ON or all doors are locked, the
map lamp and the room lamp will turn off
immediately. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion, the map lamp and the room lamp
stay on for about 20 minutes. However, if
a door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ON position, the map lamp and the
room lamp stay on continuously.
INTERIOR LIGHT
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights forextended periods when the engineis not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
BEFORE DRIVING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.

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Maintenance
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while vehicle was not in use) jump start
the vehicle from another battery and run
the engine at least 20 minutes at idle
before driving. Do not turn off the engine
for 30 minutes total of idle and/or driving
as the battery may not have sufficient
recharge to start.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and relat-
ed accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer. Wash
hands after handling.
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Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery cables
are connected.
The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.CAUTION
When you don’t use the vehicle for a long time in low temperaturearea, separate the battery andkeep it indoors.
Always charge the battery fully to prevent battery case damage inlow temperature area.
If you connect unauthorized elec- tronic devices to the battery, thebattery may be discharged. Never use unauthorized devices.
Make sure the battery cap is closed. If the battery cap is notclosed securely, it can malfunc- tion because the electric compo-nents are exposed to moisture.
WARNING
Separating the battery from the
vehicle should be done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance
Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover andpull up the memory fuse.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• If the memory fuse is pulled up from
the fuse panel, the warning chime,
audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,
will not operate. Some items must be
reset after replacement. Refer to
“Battery” in this section.
• Even though the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
• If you need to park your vehicle for prolonged periods more than 1
month, pull up the memory fuse to
prevent the battery being discharged.
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CAUTION
Do not pull up the memory fuse
and always place the memoryfuse in the original position whiledriving the vehicle.
Do not pull up the memory fuse repeatedly. The memory fuse maybe worn out.

Maintenance
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5 Door
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the light assembly from the vehicle by
prying the lens gently.
2. Remove the socket from the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket and install the socket to the lens.
5. Reinstall the lens securely.
Interior light bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interior light
housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
5. If the map lamp and room lamp are not operating, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but-
ton is depressed to avoid burning
your fingers or receiving an electric
shock.
CAUTION
Use care not to dirty or damagelens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
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Front map lamp
Room lampORB071055
CAUTION
Use care not to dirty or damage lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.