Hyundai Accent 2012 User manual

All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.

However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that

our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.

This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and

explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may

find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle.

OOWWNNEERR''SS

MMAANNUUAALL

Operation

Maintenance

Specifications

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Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the per-

formance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited

warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations estab-

lished by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies.

Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible

for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic

systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instruc-

tions or consult your Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose

to install one of these devices.

CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI

TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

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These titles indicate the following:

✽✽NOTICE

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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

WARNING

This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other

persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.

CAUTION

This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the

caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.

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FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discerning people who drive Hyundais.

The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're very proud.

Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care-

fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.

The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai deal-

er. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Note : Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai, please leave the man-

ual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.

system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor America.

CAUTION

Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai

specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 8-4 in the

Vehicle Specifications and consumer information section of the Owner's Manual.

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Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts

1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same

parts used by Hyundai Motor

Company to manufacture vehicles.

They are designed and tested for the

optimum safety, performance, and reli-

ability to our customers.

2. Why should you use genuine parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi-

neered and built to meet rigid manu-

facturing requirements. Using imita-

tion, counterfeit or used salvage parts

is not covered under the Hyundai New

Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other

Hyundai warranty.

In addition, any damage to or failure of

Hyundai Genuine Parts caused by the

installation or failure of an imitation,

counterfeit or used salvage part is not

covered by any Hyundai Warranty.

3. How can you tell if you are purchas-

ing Hyundai Genuine Parts?

Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts

Logo on the package (see below).

Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to

are packaged with labels written only

in English.

Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold

through authorized Hyundai Dealerships.

A100A01L A100A02L A100A04L

A100A03L

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Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications, Consumer information,

Reporting safety defects

Index

table of contents

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How to use this manual / 1-2

Fuel requirements / 1-3

Vehicle break-in process / 1-5

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders / 1-6

Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7

Introduction

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Introduction

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving experience from your

vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist

you in many ways. We strongly recom-

mend that you read the entire manual. In

order to minimize the chance of death or

injury, you must read the WARNING and

CAUTION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the text in this

manual to best explain how to use your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you will

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. A good

place to start is the index; it has an alpha-

betical listing of all information in your

manual.

Sections: This manual has eight sections

plus an index. Each section begins with a

brief list of contents so you can tell at a

glance if that section has the information

you want.

You will find various WARNINGS, CAU-

TIONS, and NOTICES in this manual.

These WARNINGS were prepared to

enhance your personal safety.You should

carefully read and follow ALL procedures

and recommendations provided in these

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.

✽✽NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING

A WARNING indicates that a condi-

tion may result in harm, serious bod-

ily injury or death if the warning is

ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates that a condi-

tion may result in damage to your

vehicle if the caution is ignored.

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Introduction

Your new vehicle is designed to use only

unleaded fuel having a pump octane

number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research

Octane Number 91) or higher.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEADED

FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),

and gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol (also known as wood alcohol)

are being marketed along with or instead

of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems

may not be covered by the manufactur-

er’s warranty if they result from the use

of:

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (Consult

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

details.)

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

• Tighten the cap fully clockwise

until it clicks one time and stops

turning, otherwise the

Malfunction Indicator Light “ ”

will illuminate.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

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