Hyundai 2008 Accent User manual

2008

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RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
The maintenance requirements for your new Hyundai are found in Section 5. As the owner, it is your
responsibility to see that all maintenance operations specified by the manufacturer are carried out
at the appropriate intervals. When the vehicle is used in severe driving conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required for some operations. Maintenance requirements for severe operating
conditions are also included in Section 5.
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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE
Please consult your Owner's Handbook & Warranty Information booklet for your vehicle's
specific warranty coverage.

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All information in the Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.
However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time as part of our
policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and expla-
nations 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.
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Operation
Maintenance
Specifications

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TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
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.
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CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the
performance, 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
established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies.

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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
These titles indicate the following:
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.
NOTE:
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with many high technology, electronically controlled systems
that help to ensure your vehicle operates properly and provides the performance that you
expect. These systems utilize computers to monitor the operation of various systems and
components and help to control their operation. These computerized system operations are
wide-ranging and involve components to reduce emissions, to continuously evaluate the
readiness of the airbag and seat belt pretensioner systems, to determine when the airbag and
seat belt pre-tensioner systems should be deployed and then to activate the deployment, and
if equipped, to operate anti-lock braking, traction control and electrical stability control to assist
the driver to control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. These systems electronically store
information that is useful to service technicians when they need to diagnose and repair these
systems. Additional information is stored only when a crash occurs that results in the
deployment of the airbags or seat belt pre-tensioners. This type of data storage is done by
devices called event data recorders(EDR).
After a crash event, the airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner computer system, known as the
Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) or Airbag Control Unit (ACU), may
record some information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was being operated. This
information consists of data related to seat belt usage and if there was diagnostic information
in the airbag or seat belt systems at the time that a crash occurred, and if the ACU sensed that
a crash of sufficient severity occurred to require seat belt pre-tensioner or airbag deployment.
To retrieve this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data is required. Hyundai will not access information about a crash event or share
it with others except:
o in response to an official request of police or similar government office, or
o with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
or
o as part of Hyundai’s defense of litigation, or
o as required by law.

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating
people who drive a Hyundai. 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 carefully 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 dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and
any other assistance that may be required.
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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note: Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai,
please leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
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 9-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual and
which also appear in the Service Station Information on the back cover of the Owner's Manual.
Copyright 2008 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission
of Hyundai Motor Company.
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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 de-
signed and tested for the optimum safety,
performance, and reliability to our cus-
tomers.
2. Why should you use genuine parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are engineered
and built to meet rigid manufacturing
requirements. Using imitation, counter-
feit or used salvage parts is not covered
under the Hyundai New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty or any other Hyundai
warranty. In addition, any damage to or
failure of Genuine Hyundai Parts caused
by the installation or failure of an imita-
tion, counterfeit or used salvage part is
not covered by any Hyundai Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are purchasing
Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts
Logo on the package (see below).
Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to the
United States are packaged with labels
written only in English.
Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold
through authorized Hyundai
Dealerships.
"Tofindtheclosestauthorizeddealer
call 1-800-826-CARS "
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
5
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS &
BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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1. Hood Release Lever ................................................... 1-96
2. Front Fog Light Switch (If Installed) ............................ 1-83
3. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch) .... 1-81
4. Instrument Cluster ....................................................... 1-60
5. Multi-Function Light Switch ......................................... 1-76
6. Horn and Driver's Front Airbag ........................ 1-104, 1-42
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch .............................. 1-78
8. Hazard Warning Light Switch ..................................... 1-82
9. Digital Clock ................................................................ 1-83
10. "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" Indicator ..................... 1-49
11. Rear Window Defroster Switch ................................... 1-82
12. Audio System (If Installed) ........................................ 1-122
13. Passenger's Front Airbag ........................................... 1-42
14. Glove Box .................................................................... 1-91
15. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel (If Installed) 1-106
16. Multi Box ..................................................................... 1-91
17. Cigarette Lighter ......................................................... 1-83
18. Power Outlet ............................................................... 1-84
19. Ashtray ........................................................................ 1-84
20. Shift Lever ..................................................................... 2-9
21. Parking Brake Lever ................................................... 1-94
22. Front Drink Holder ...................................................... 1-85
23. Trunk Lid Release Lever .......................................... 1-100
24. Fuel Filler Lid Release Lever ..................................... 1-97
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster
nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas
(Instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air
freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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High Beam Indicator Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime
O/D OFF Indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found begining
on page 1-64.
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
Trunk Lid / Tail Gate Open Warning Light
Check Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
(If Installed)
Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Indicator (If Installed)

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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai .................................... 1-3
Keys.............................................................................. 1-4
Door Locks ................................................................... 1-4
Theft-Alarm System ...................................................... 1-8
Window Glass ............................................................ 1-11
Seats........................................................................... 1-13
Seat Belts ................................................................... 1-22
Child Restraint System............................................... 1-31
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System ...................................................................... 1-41
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ..................... 1-60
Warning and Indicator Lights ...................................... 1-64
Trip Computer ............................................................. 1-73
Multi-Function Light Switch ......................................... 1-76
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ....................... 1-78
Sunroof ....................................................................... 1-86
Mirror ........................................................................... 1-92
Hood Release ............................................................. 1-96
Heating and Cooling Control .................................... 1-105
Stereo Sound System .............................................. 1-117
Antenna ..................................................................... 1-121
Audio System ........................................................... 1-122
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
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Use Unleaded Gasoline
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number
91) or higher must be used in your
Hyundai.
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What About Gasohol?
Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded
gasoline and 10% ethanol or grain alco-
hol) may be used in your Hyundai. How-
ever, if your engine develops driveability
problems, the use of 100% unleaded
gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or
alcohols other than ethanol, should not
be used.
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Use of MTBE
Hyundai recommends that fuels contain-
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) should not be used in your
Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may re-
duce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.
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Do Not Use Methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your Hyundai.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components of
the fuel system.
CAUTION:
YourHyundai'sNew Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems
that are caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over
15.0%vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%weight.)
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WARNING:
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle au-
tomatically shuts off when refueling.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, other-
wise the " " light will illuminate.
o Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

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BREAKING IN YOUR NEW
HYUNDAI
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Operation in Foreign Countries
If you are going to drive your Hyundai in
another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.
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Gasolines for Cleaner Air
To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines
treated with detergent additives, which
help prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will help the
engine run cleaner and enhance perfor-
mance of the Emission Control System.
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During the First 1200 Miles (2000
Km)
No formal "break-in" procedure is required
with your new Hyundai. However, you
can contribute to the economical opera-
tion and durability of your Hyundai by
observing the following recommenda-
tions during the first 1200 miles (2000
km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/
h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute) be-
tween 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator
pedal fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to
avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words,
don't drive so slowly in too high a gear
that the engine "bucks"-shift to a lower
gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your
speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200
miles (2,000 km) of operation.

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4DOOR LOCKS
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Record Your Key Number
A code number is recorded on the num-
ber tag that came with the keys to your
Hyundai. This key number tag should not
be left with the keys but kept in a safe
place, not in the vehicle. The key number
should also be recorded in a place where
it can be found in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you
should lose your keys, your authorized
Hyundai dealer can make new keys if you
can supply the key number.
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WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Before you drive away (especially if
there are children in the car), be sure
that all the doors are securely closed
and locked so that the doors cannot
be opened from the inside. This helps
ensure that the doors will not be
opened accidentally. Also, when com-
bined with the proper use of seat
belts, locking the doors helps keep
occupants from being ejected from
the car in case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
KEYS
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For greater convenience, the same key
operates all the locks in your Hyundai.
However, because the doors can be
locked without a key, carrying a spare key
is recommended in case you accidentally
lock one key inside the car.
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Locking and Unlocking Front Doors
with a Key
o The door can be locked or unlocked
with a key.
o Lock the door by turning the key to-
ward the front of the vehicle and un-
lock it by turning the key toward the
rear.
NOTE:
The driver's door can be unlocked by
turning the key once toward the rear. If
you wish to unlock all doors, turn the key
again toward the rear within 4 seconds
(With the central door locking system).
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UNLOCK
LOCK
The doors can be locked without a key.
To lock the doors, first push the inside
lock switch to the "LOCK" position so that
the red mark on the switch is not visible,
then close the door.
NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the
passenger's door to the "LOCK" po-
sition, all doors can be locked.
o If your vehicle is equipped with the
central door locking system, the door
will not lock if the key is left in the
ignition switch when the front doors
are closed.
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Locking from Outside
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o When locking the door from outside,
be careful not to lock the door with
the ignition key left in the vehicle.
o To protect against theft, always re-
move the ignition key, close all win-
dows, and lock all doors and the
trunk lid (4 Door) / tail gate (3 Door)
when leaving your vehicle unat-
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Locking from the Inside
To lock the doors from the inside, simply
close the door and push the lock switch
to the "LOCK" position.
NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the
passenger's door to the "LOCK" po-
sition, all doors can be locked.
o When the door is locked, the red
mark on the switch is not visible.
o The driver's door can be opened by
pulling the inside door handle even if
the inside lock switch is pushed to
the "LOCK" position.
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CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR
LOCK (4 Door)
Your Hyundai is equipped with left and
right side "child-protector" rear door locks.
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UNLOCK
LOCK
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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the inside
door handle, the door can be opened and
you may be ejected from the vehicle and
can be injured or killed.
When the lock mechanism is engaged,
the rear door cannot be opened from the
inside. Its use is recommended when-
ever there are small children in the rear
seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so
that the door cannot be opened from the
inside, move the child-protector lever to
the " " position and close the door. Move
the lever to the " " position when nor-
mal door operation is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull
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Central Door Locks (If Installed)
The central door locking switch is lo-
cated on the driver's armrest. It is oper-
ated by depressing the door lock switch.
If any door is open when the switch is
depressed to the "LOCK" position, the
door will remain locked when closed.
NOTE:
o When depressing the front portion
of the door lock switch, all vehicle
doors will lock.
o When depressing the rear portion of
the switch, all vehicle doors will un-
lock.
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o The driver's door can be opened by
pulling the inside door handle even if
the front portion of the central door
locking switch has been depressed
to lock the doors.
o If the door is locked/unlocked mul-
tiple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
o The central door locking is operated
by turning the key in the driver's
door lock toward the front or rear of
the vehicle.
WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the in-
side door handle, the door can be opened
and you may be ejected from the ve-
hicle and can be injured or killed.
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(If Installed)
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference. and (2) this device must
accept any interference received.
Including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipement
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8THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
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(If Installed)
This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
car. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Alarm" stage, and the third
is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the
system provides an audible alarm with
blinking of the turn signal lights.
Locking doors
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK" button on the trans-
mitter.
3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn
signal light will blink once to indicate
that the system is armed.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the
transmitter.
2. At the same time the driver's door
unlocks, the turn signal light will blink
twice to indicate that the system is
disarmed.
NOTE:
If you wish to unlock all the doors, press
the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter
again within 4 seconds.
NOTE:
The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance
limit (10 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an autho-
rized Hyundai Dealer.
NOTE:
Keep the transmitter away from water or
any liquid. If the keyless entry system is
inoperative due to exposure to water or
liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warranty.