2012 Hyundai Accent Owners Manual

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Classification Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill) Recommends 3.49 US qt. (3.3 l) API Service SM*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above Manual transaxle fluid 1.9 US qt. (1.8 l) API GL-4, SAE 75W/85 MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV Automatic transaxle fluid 7.71 US qt. (7.3 l) NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Coolant Brake/clutch fluid Fuel 4.7 US qt. (5.3 l) 0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l) 11.4 US gal. (43 l) Hyundai Motor Co., Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4 Unleaded gasoline *1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page. *2 Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings. *3 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL. 48 Recommended SAE viscosity number CAUTION Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug,drain plug,or dipstick before checking or drain- ing any lubricant.This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that could be damaged. Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy and cold weather operating (engine start and engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and cold weather performance, however, higher viscosity engine oils are required for sat- isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils of any viscosity other than those rec- ommended could result in engine dam- age. When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be oper- ated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart. Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers Temperature °C (°F) Engine Oil (1.6 GDI) *1 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 10W-30 5W-20, 5W-30 *1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart. 8 5 Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) VIN label VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL ORBC080001 The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. The number is punched on the floor under the front passenger’s seat. To check the number, open the cover. ORBC080002 The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard. The number on the plate can easily be seen through the windshield from outside. ORB080003 The vehicle certification label attached on the driver’s side center pillar contains the vehicle identification number (VIN). 68 TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL ENGINE NUMBER REFRIGERANT LABEL Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts ORB070017 The tires supplied on your new vehicle are chosen to provide the best perform- ance for normal driving. The tire label located on the driver's side center pillar gives the tire pressures rec- ommended for your car. ORBC080004 The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing. ORB071070N The refrigerant label is located on the underside of the hood. 8 7 Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts CONSUMER INFORMATION This consumer information has been pre- pared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Your Hyundai dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information. Hyundai motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all applicable safety standards. For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particularly the information headings "NOTICE", "CAUTION" and "WARN- ING". under the If, after reading this manual, you have any questions regarding the operation of your vehicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai Motor America Regional Office as listed in the following: 88 Eastern Region: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont. Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri. Michigan, Eastern Region 1100 Cranbury South River Road Jamesburg, NJ 08831 (800) 633-5151 Central Region 1705 Sequoia Drive Aurora, Illinois 60506 (800) 633-5151 Southern Region: Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia. Western Region: Alaska, Arizona, California Colorado, Hawaii, ldaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Western Region 10550 Talbert Avenue P.O.Box 20850 Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850 (800) 633-5151 Southern Region 270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A Austell, GA 30168 (800) 633-5151 South Central Region: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas. South Central Region 1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400 Coppell, TX 75019 (800) 633-5151 Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS BINDING ARBITRATION (U.S.A ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Any claim or dispute you may have relat- ed to your vehicle's warranty or the duties contemplated under the warranty, includ- ing claims related to the refund or partial refund of your vehicle's purchase price (excluding personal injury or product lia- bility claims), shall be resolved by binding arbitration. Binding arbitration shall be administered by and through the American Arbitration Association (AAA). You will not be responsible for paying fil- ing and hearing fees above $275.00. All other arbitration costs shall be borne by Hyundai Motor America. You are not responsible to pay any of the costs Hyundai incurs. This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall not deprive you of any remedies avail- able to you under applicable law. The parties are waiving their right to seek remedies in court, including the right to a jury trial. revoke This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. sec- tions 1-16. Judgment upon any award may be entered in any court having juris- diction. this Arbitration You may Agreement by (1) written notice or (2) electronic notice. Written notice must be delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai Motor America, Attn: Consumer Affairs, 10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box 20849, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0849. Electronic notice must be submitted at the following website address: http://war- ranty-arbitration.hyundaiUSA.com. Notice must be received within 90 days after you purchase your vehicle. 8 9 Index Index Aux, USB and iPod port ..................................................4-87 Active eco system ............................................................5-31 Air bag warning label ......................................................3-60 Air bag warning light ......................................................3-37 Base curb weight ..............................................................5-47 Air bags ............................................................................3-34 Battery ..............................................................................7-34 Air bag warning label ..................................................3-60 Battery saver function ......................................................4-51 Air bag warning light ..................................................3-37 Before driving ..................................................................5-3 Curtain air bag ............................................................3-51 Bottle holders, see cup holders ........................................4-83 Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..........................3-46 Brake system ....................................................................5-16 Occupant detection system ..........................................3-41 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................5-19 Side impact air bag ......................................................3-50 Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................5-21 SRS components and functions ..................................3-37 Hill-start assist control ................................................5-26 Air cleaner ........................................................................7-28 Parking brake ..............................................................5-17 Antenna (Roof) ................................................................4-88 Power brakes ................................................................5-16 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................5-19 Vehicle stability management ......................................5-25 Appearance care ..............................................................7-68 Brakes/clutch fluid............................................................7-26 Exterior care ................................................................7-68 Bulb replacement ..............................................................7-59 Interior care ..................................................................7-72 Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2 Armrest(front) ..................................................................3-6 Audio system ....................................................................4-88 Roof antenna ................................................................4-88 Steering wheel audio control ......................................4-89 California perchlorate notice ............................................7-77 Automatic climate control system ....................................4-70 Air conditioning ..........................................................4-75 Automatic heating and air conditioning ......................4-71 Manual heating and air conditioning ..........................4-72 Automatic transaxle Sports mode ....................................5-12 Automatic transaxle ..........................................................5-10 Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4 Care Exterior care ................................................................7-68 Interior care ..................................................................7-72 Tire care ......................................................................7-37 2I Index Cargo capacity ..................................................................5-43 Cargo weight ....................................................................5-47 Center console storage......................................................4-80 Dashboard illumination, Central door lock switch ..................................................4-9 see instrument panel illumination ................................4-35 Certification label ............................................................5-45 Dashboard, see instrument cluster....................................4-34 Certification label ............................................................8-6 Defogging (Windshield) ..................................................4-77 Chains Defogging logic (Windshield) ..........................................4-79 Tire chains ....................................................................5-39 Defroster (Rear window) ..................................................4-60 Changing tires ..................................................................6-13 Defrosting (Windshield) ..................................................4-77 Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-38 Digital clock ....................................................................4-85 Child restraint system ......................................................3-26 Dimensions ......................................................................8-2 Lower anchor ..............................................................3-32 Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ....4-35 Seat belt........................................................................3-27 Displays, see instrument cluster ......................................4-34 Tether anchor system ..................................................3-30 Door locks ........................................................................4-7 Child-protector rear door lock ..........................................4-11 Central door lock switch ..............................................4-9 Climate control air filter ..................................................4-69 Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-11 Climate control air filter ..................................................7-28 Drinks holders, see cup holders ......................................4-83 Clock (Digital)..................................................................4-85 Driver's 3-point seat belt ..................................................3-15 Clothes hanger ..................................................................4-85 Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..............................3-46 Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..................4-34 Driving at night ................................................................5-35 Compact spare tire ............................................................6-18 Driving in flooded areas ..................................................5-36 Compact spare tire replacement ......................................7-42 Driving in the rain ............................................................5-36 Coolant..............................................................................7-23 Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ....................................7-23 Crankcase emission control system..................................7-74 Cruise control system ......................................................5-27 Economical operation ......................................................5-32 Cup holder ........................................................................4-83 Electric power steering ....................................................4-29 Curtain air bag ..................................................................3-51 Electronic stability program (ESP) ..................................5-21 I 3 Index Emergency starting ..........................................................6-4 Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ........................................6-20 Jump starting ................................................................6-4 Floor mat anchor(s) ..........................................................4-86 Push starting ................................................................6-5 Fluid Emergency while driving ................................................6-2 Brakes/clutch fluid ......................................................7-26 Emission control system ..................................................7-74 Washer fluid ................................................................7-27 Crankcase emission control system ............................7-74 Folding the rear seat ........................................................3-10 Evaporative emission control System..........................7-74 Front passenger and rear seat belt ....................................3-16 Exhaust emission control system ................................7-75 Front seat adjustment........................................................3-5 Engine ..............................................................................8-2 Fuel filler lid ....................................................................4-22 Engine compartment ........................................................2-4 Fuel gauge ........................................................................4-37 Engine coolant ..................................................................7-23 Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3 Engine number..................................................................8-7 Fuses ................................................................................7-50 Engine oil..........................................................................7-21 Fuse/relay panel description ........................................7-54 Engine overheats ..............................................................6-6 Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-51 Engine temperature gauge ................................................4-36 Memory fuse ................................................................7-52 Engine will not start ........................................................6-3 Multi fuse ....................................................................7-53 Evaporative emission control System ..............................7-73 Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-74 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..................7-18 Exterior care ....................................................................7-68 Gauge Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-36 Fuel gauge ....................................................................4-37 GAW (Gross axle weight) ................................................5-47 Flat tire (with spare tire) ..................................................6-12 GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..................................5-47 Jack and tools ..............................................................6-12 Glove box ........................................................................4-81 Changing tires ..............................................................6-13 GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..........................................5-47 Compact spare tire ......................................................6-18 GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ..............................5-47 Removing and storing the spare tire ............................6-13 4I H Hazard warning flasher ....................................................4-50 Hazardous driving conditions ..........................................5-34 Headrest(front)..................................................................3-6 Headrest(rear) ..................................................................3-8 Hight adjustment ..............................................................3-15 Highway driving ..............................................................5-37 Hill-start assist control......................................................5-26 Hood ................................................................................4-20 Horn ..................................................................................4-30 How to use this manual ....................................................1-2 Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-7 Indicators and warnings....................................................4-41 Inside rearview mirror ......................................................4-31 Instrument cluster ............................................................4-34 Index Instrument panel illumination ..........................................4-35 Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-3 Interior care ......................................................................7-72 Interior features ................................................................4-83 Aux, USB and iPod port ..............................................4-87 Cargo area cover ..........................................................4-86 Clothes hanger ............................................................4-85 Cup holder....................................................................4-83 Digital clock ................................................................4-85 Floor mat anchor(s)......................................................4-86 Power outlet ................................................................4-84 Sunvisor ......................................................................4-83 Interior light......................................................................4-57 Interior overview ..............................................................2-2 Jack and tools ..................................................................6-12 Jump starting ....................................................................6-4 Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-36 Fuel gauge ....................................................................4-37 Instrument panel illumination ......................................4-35 Odometer......................................................................4-38 Speedometer ................................................................4-35 Tachometer ..................................................................4-35 Trip computer ..............................................................4-37 Warning and indicators ................................................4-41 Instrument panel fuse ......................................................7-51 Key....................................................................................5-5 Keys ..................................................................................4-3 I 5 Index Label Air bag warning label ..................................................3-60 Refrigerant label ..........................................................8-7 Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-43 Tire specification and pressure label ..........................8-7 Vehicle certification label ............................................8-6 Light bulbs........................................................................7-58 Lighting ............................................................................4-51 Battery saver function ..................................................4-51 Lower anchor ....................................................................3-32 Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-4 Luggage net ......................................................................4-82 Luggage screen ................................................................4-86 Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..............7-18 Maintenance services ..................................................7-3 Maintenance under severe usage conditions................7-17 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7 Owner maintenance ....................................................7-4 Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-6 Tire maintenance ..........................................................7-42 6I Maintenance schedule ......................................................7-6 Maintenance under severe usage conditions................7-17 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7 Maintenance services........................................................7-3 Manual climate control system ........................................4-61 Air conditioning ..........................................................4-66 Climate control air filter ..............................................4-69 Heating and air conditioning ......................................4-62 Manual transaxle ..............................................................5-7 Memory fuse ....................................................................7-52 Mirrors ..............................................................................4-31 Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-31 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-31 Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-32 Multi fuse..........................................................................7-53 Occupant detection system ..............................................3-41 Odometer ..........................................................................4-38 Oil (Engine) ......................................................................7-21 Outside rearview mirror ..................................................4-32 Overheats ..........................................................................6-6 Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4 Index Parking brake ....................................................................5-17 Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6 Parking brake ....................................................................7-26 Maintenance under severe usage conditions................7-17 Power brakes ....................................................................5-16 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7 Power outlet......................................................................4-84 Seat belt warning ..............................................................3-14 Power window lock button ..............................................4-18 Seat belts ..........................................................................3-13 Pre-tensioner seat belt ......................................................3-19 Rear center belt ............................................................3-17 Push starting ....................................................................6-5 Hight adjustment ..........................................................3-15 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..................................................3-19 Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system ..............................3-15 Seat belt warning ........................................................3-14 Rear center belt ................................................................3-17 Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat....................3-16 Rear seat ..........................................................................3-8 Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8 Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ....................7-36 Seating capacity ................................................................5-43 Recommended lubricants and capacities..........................8-4 Seats..................................................................................3-2 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-5 Armrest(front) ..............................................................3-6 Refrigerant label ..............................................................8-7 Folding the rear seat ....................................................3-10 Remote keyless entry........................................................4-6 Front seat adjustment ..................................................3-5 Replacement light bulb ....................................................7-59 Headrest(front) ............................................................3-6 Road warning....................................................................6-2 Headrest(rear) ..............................................................3-8 Rocking the vehicle ..........................................................5-34 Rear seat ......................................................................3-8 Roof antenna ....................................................................4-88 Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8 Side impact air bag ..........................................................3-50 Sliding armrest..................................................................4-80 Smooth cornering ............................................................5-35 Snow tires ........................................................................5-38 I 7 Index Spare tire Sunglass holder ................................................................4-81 Compact spare tire ......................................................6-18 Sunroof ............................................................................4-25 Compact spare tire replacement ..................................7-42 Sunvisor ............................................................................4-83 Removing and storing the spare tire ............................6-13 Special driving conditions ................................................5-34 Driving at night ............................................................5-35 Driving in flooded areas ..............................................5-36 Tachometer ......................................................................4-35 Driving in the rain........................................................5-36 Tailgate ............................................................................4-14 Hazardous driving conditions ......................................5-34 Tether anchor system ........................................................3-30 Highway driving ..........................................................5-37 Tilt steering ......................................................................4-30 Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-34 Tire and loading information label ..................................5-42 Smooth cornering ........................................................5-35 Tire chains ........................................................................5-39 Speedometer ....................................................................4-35 Tire mobility kit................................................................6-20 Sports mode ......................................................................5-12 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................6-7 SRS components and functions ........................................3-37 Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7 Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-3 Tires and wheels ..............................................................7-37 Steering wheel ..................................................................4-29 Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-38 Electric power steering ................................................4-29 Compact spare tire replacement ..................................7-42 Horn ............................................................................4-30 Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ................7-37 Tilt steering ..................................................................4-30 Tire care ......................................................................7-37 Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-89 Tire maintenance ..........................................................7-42 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ....................5-43 Tire replacement ..........................................................7-41 Storage compartment ........................................................4-80 Tire rotation..................................................................7-39 Center console storage ................................................4-80 Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-43 Glove box ....................................................................4-81 Tire traction ..................................................................7-42 Luggage net..................................................................4-82 Wheel alignment and tire balance................................7-40 Sliding armrest ............................................................4-80 Wheel replacement ......................................................7-42 Sunglass holder ............................................................4-81 Tires and wheels ..............................................................8-3 8I Index Towing ..............................................................................6-26 GAW (Gross axle weight)............................................5-47 Towing capacity................................................................5-43 GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..............................5-47 Transaxle GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ......................................5-47 Automatic transaxle ....................................................5-10 GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ........................5-47 Manual transaxle ..........................................................5-7 Vehicle curb weight ....................................................5-47 Trip computer ..................................................................4-37 Volume/weight ..................................................................8-3 Trunk ................................................................................4-12 Warning and indicators ....................................................4-41 Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5 Washer fluid......................................................................7-26 Vehicle capacity weight ....................................................5-42 Weight/volume..................................................................8-3 Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6 Wheel alignment and tire balance ....................................7-39 Vehicle curb weight ..........................................................5-47 Wheel replacement ..........................................................7-42 Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6 Windows ..........................................................................4-16 Vehicle identification number (VIN)................................8-6 Auto down window......................................................4-16 Vehicle load limit..............................................................5-42 Auto up/down window ................................................4-17 Cargo capacity..............................................................5-43 Power window lock button ..........................................4-18 Certification label ........................................................5-45 Windshield defrosting and defogging ..............................4-77 Seating capacity ..........................................................5-43 Defogging logic ..........................................................4-81 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ................5-43 Winter driving ..................................................................5-38 Tire and loading information label ..............................5-42 Snow tires ....................................................................5-38 Towing capacity ..........................................................5-43 Tire chains ....................................................................5-39 Vehicle capacity weight ..............................................5-42 Wiper blades ....................................................................7-31 Vehicle stability management ..........................................5-25 Wipers and washers ..........................................................4-55 Vehicle weight ..................................................................5-47 Base curb weight..........................................................5-47 Cargo weight ................................................................5-47 I 9 OOWWNNEERR''SS MMAANNUUAALL Operation Maintenance Specifications 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. CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI 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. 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. F2 SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE. 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. ✽✽ NOTICE This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided. F3 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. 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. Copyright 2011 Hyundai Motor America. 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 America. F4 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. A100A03L A100A01L A100A02L A100A04L F5 table of contents 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 Introduction 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 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 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. 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. ✽✽ NOTICE A NOTICE indicates interesting or help- ful information is being provided. 21 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 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. 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. (cid:129) Tighten the cap fully clockwise until it clicks one time and stops the turning, Malfunction Indicator Light “ ” will illuminate. otherwise (cid:129) Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an acci- dent. Introduction 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. 1 3 Introduction "E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per- cent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. HYUNDAI recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10 percent. CAUTION Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance prob- lems caused by the use of “E85”fuel. CAUTION Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any gasohol product which impairs dri- vability. Do not use methanol Fuels containing methanol (wood alco- hol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per- formance and damage components of the fuel system. CAUTION Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance prob- lems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol. Fuel Additives HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with deter- gent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run clean- er and enhance performance of the Emission Control System. For more infor- mation on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com) For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, additives that you can buy separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank at every 7,500mile or every engine oil change is recommended. Additives are available from your author- ized HYUNDAI dealer along with infor- mation on how to use them. Do not mix other additives. Operation in foreign countries If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to: (cid:129) Observe all regulations regarding reg- istration and insurance. (cid:129) Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. 41 VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle. (cid:129) Do not race the engine. (cid:129) While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm. (cid:129) Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine. (cid:129) Avoid hard stops, except in emergen- cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop- erly. (cid:129) Do not let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time. CALIFORNIA PROPOSI- TION 65 WARNING Items contained in motor vehicles or emitted from them are known to the State of California to cause can- cer and birth defects or reproduc- tive harm. These include: (cid:129) Gasoline and its vapors (cid:129) Engine exhaust (cid:129) Used engine oil (cid:129) Interior passenger compartment components and materials (cid:129) Component parts which are sub- ject to heat and wear In addition, battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead, lead compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Introduction 1 5 Introduction VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur- pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hit- ting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehi- cle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehi- cle is designed to record such data as: * How various systems in your vehicle These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa- tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi- tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash loca- tion) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. were operating: To read data recorded by an EDR, spe- cial equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufactur- er, other parties, such as law enforce- ment, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. * Whether or not the driver and pas- were belts senger safety buckled/fastened; * How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, * How fast the vehicle was traveling. 61 INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Seat belt warning light Malfunction indicator light High beam indicator Air bag warning light Turn signal indicator Cruise indicator (if equipped) Introduction Shift pattern indicator (if equipped) Manual transaxle shift indicator (if equipped) Engine coolant temperature warning light ESC indicator (ESC malfunction indicator) Cruise SET indicator (if equipped) ECO ECO indicator ESC OFF indicator Low fuel level warning light EPS Electric power steering (EPS) system warning light ABS warning light Front fog light indicator (if equipped) Door open warning light Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light Trunk lid / Tailgate open warning light Fuel cap open warning indicator Engine oil pressure warning light Tail light indicator * For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4. Charging system warning light Low tire pressure telltale (TPMS malfunction indicator) 1 7 Your vehicle at a glance Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3 Engine compartment / 2-4 Your vehicle at a glance INTERIOR OVERVIEW 1. Door lock/unlock button ..........................4-8 2. Outside rearview mirror control switch* ..................................................4-33 3. Central door lock switch* ........................4-9 4. Power window lock button*....................4-18 5. Power window switches* ......................4-16 6. Instrument panel illumination control switch* ..................................................4-35 7. ESC OFF button* ..................................5-21 8. Active ECO button ................................5-31 9. Fuel filler lid release lever ....................4-22 10. Trunk lid release lever (4 Door) ..........4-12 11. Fuse box..............................................7-50 12. Hood release lever ..............................4-20 13. Brake pedal ........................................5-16 14. Accelerator pedal ................................5-6 15. Steering wheel manual tilt control*......4-30 * : if equipped ❈ The actual vehicle may differ from the illustration. ORB010001N 22 INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW Your vehicle at a glance 1. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-46 2. Horn .................................................4-31 3. Light control/Turn signals .................4-52 4. Instrument cluster.............................4-34 5. Wiper/Washer...................................4-55 6. Ignition switch.....................................5-5 7. Digital clock and audio*.......................4-85 8. Steering wheel .................................4-29 9. Steering wheel audio control* ..........4-89 10. Climate control system* ........4-61, 4-70 11. Hazard warning flasher switch..4-50, 6-2 12. Shift lever ................................5-7, 5-10 13. Parking brake lever ........................5-17 14. Passenger’s front air bag*..............3-46 15. Glove box .......................................4-81 16. Power outlet* ..................................4-84 * : if equipped ORB010002N 2 3 Your vehicle at a glance ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-23 2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-27 3. Radiator cap .....................................7-24 4. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-21 5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-21 6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-26 7. Air cleaner.........................................7-29 8. Fuse box ...........................................7-50 9. Positive battery terminal ...................7-34 10. Negative battery terminal................7-34 * : if equipped * The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. ORB070100 42 Seats / 3-2 Seat belts / 3-13 Child restraint system / 3-26 Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-34 Safety features of your vehicle Safety features of your vehicle SEATS Driver’s seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (4) Headrest (5) Armrest* Front passenger’s seat (6) Forward and backward (7) Seatback angle (8) Headrest Rear seat (9) Headrest* (10) Seatback folding* *: if equipped 23 ORB030001N WARNING - Loose objects Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the opera- tion of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats. WARNING - Uprighting seat When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly and be sure there are no other occupants around the seat. If the seatback is returned without being held and controlled, the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in accidental injury to a person struck by the seatback. WARNING - Driver respon- sibility for passengers Riding in a vehicle with the seat- back reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt, applying great force to the unprotected abdomen. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. The driver must advise the passen- ger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehi- cle is in motion. WARNING Do not use a sitting cushion that reduces friction between the seat and passenger. The passenger's hips may slide under the lap por- tion of the seat belt during an acci- dent or a sudden stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result because the seat belt can't operate normally. Safety features of your vehicle WARNING - Driver’s seat (cid:129) Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property dam- age. (cid:129) Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback. Storing items against a seatback or in any other way interfering with proper locking of a seatback could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or collision. (cid:129) Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap por- tion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips. This is the best position to protect you in case of an accident. (cid:129) In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag injuries, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while maintaining comfortable control of the vehicle. We recom- mend that your chest be at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel. 3 3 Safety features of your vehicle WARNING - Rear seat- backs (cid:129) The rear seatback must be securely latched. If not, passen- gers and objects could be thrown forward resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or collision. (cid:129) No passenger should ride in the cargo area or sit or lie on folded seatbacks while the vehicle is moving. All passengers must be properly seated in seats and restrained properly while riding. (cid:129) When resetting the seatback to the upright position, make sure it is securely latched by pushing it forward and rearwards. (cid:129) To avoid the possibility of burns, do not remove the carpet in the cargo area. Emission control devices beneath this floor gener- ate high temperatures. (Continued) 43 (Continued) (cid:129) Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat in the cargo area. If objects are large, heavy, or must be piled, they must be secured. Under no circumstances should cargo be piled higher than the seatbacks. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop, collision or rollover. WARNING WARNING (cid:129) Do not adjust the seat while wear- ing seat belts. Moving the seat cushion forward may cause strong pressure on the abdomen. (cid:129) Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving. (cid:129) Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you oper- ate the seat, gas may gush out of the lighter and cause fire. After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or reverse without using lever. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle result- ing in an accident. lock release the Safety features of your vehicle ORB030002 ORB030003 ORB030004 Front seat Manual adjustment Forward and rearward To move the seat forward or rearward: 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it. 2. Slide the seat to the position you desire. 3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place. Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and rearward without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly. Seatback angle To recline the seatback: 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever. 2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire. 3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.) Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat) (if equipped) To change the height of the seat cushion, push the lever upwards or downwards. • To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times. (cid:129) To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times. 3 5 Safety features of your vehicle ORB030006 OMG038400 Armrest (for driver’s seat) (if equipped) To use the armrest, swing down the arm- rest to the lowest position. Headrest The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a collision. 63 WARNING (cid:129) For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended. (cid:129) Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to the occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protec- tion against neck injuries when properly adjusted. (cid:129) Do not adjust the headrest posi- tion of the driver's seat while the vehicle is in motion. Safety features of your vehicle ORB030007 ORB030008 HNF2041-1 Adjusting the height up and down To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the head- rest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3). Removal To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling upward (2). To reinstall the headrest, put the head- rest poles (3) into the holes while press- ing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height. WARNING Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to proper- ly protect the occupants. Active headrest (if equipped) The active headrest is designed to move forward and upward during a rear impact. This helps to prevent the driver's and front passenger’s head from moving rearward and thus helps prevent neck injuries. WARNING A gap between the seat and the headrest release button may appear when seating on the seat or when you push or pull the seat. Be careful not to get your finger, etc. caught in the gap. 3 7 WARNING For proper operation of the occu- pant detection system: (cid:129) Do not place any items cumula- tively weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) in the seatback pocket or on the seat. (cid:129) Do not hang onto the front pas- senger seat. ONF039401 Rear seat Headrest The rear seat(s) is equipped with head- rests in all the seating positions for the occupant's safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a colli- sion. Safety features of your vehicle ORB030017 Seatback pocket (if equipped) The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s and driver’s seatbacks. WARNING - Seatback pockets Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pockets. In an acci- dent they could come loose from the pocket and injure vehicle occu- pants. 83 WARNING (cid:129) For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended. (cid:129) Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protec- tion against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted. Safety features of your vehicle ORB030007 ORB030008 Adjusting the height up and down To raise the headrest, pull it up (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest sup- port and lower the headrest (3). Removal To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling upward (2). To reinstall the headrest, put the head- rest poles (3) into the holes while press- ing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height. WARNING Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to proper- ly protect the occupants. 3 9 Safety features of your vehicle Folding the rear seat The rear seatbacks can be folded to facil- itate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects that could not be accommodated in the cargo area. Never allow passengers to sit on top of the folded down seatback while the vehicle is moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop. Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. Doing this could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sud- den stops. 10 ORB030022 4.Pull on the seatback folding lever, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle. ORB030021 To fold down the rear seatback: 1. Make sure the rear seat belt webbing is in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged. 2. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward. 3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position. ✽✽ NOTICE If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor, after returning the seatback to the upright position, press the seatbelt and seatback at the same time. Then pull the belt out. You will be able to pull the belt out smoothly. Safety features of your vehicle WARNING When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down: Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat. Ensure that the seat- back is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback. Otherwise, in an accident or sudden stop, the seat could fold down and allow cargo to enter the passenger com- partment, which could result in serious injury or death. ORBR030031 5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward. Push the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place. When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback. 6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position. 3 11 Safety features of your vehicle CAUTION - Damaging rear seat belt buckles When folding the rear seatback, insert the buckle in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion.Doing so can prevent the buckle from being damaged by the rear seatback. CAUTION - Rear seat belts When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position. Routing the seat belt webbing through the rear seat belt guides will help keep the seat belts from being trapped behind or under the seats. WARNING - Cargo Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and caus- ing injury to the vehicle occupants. Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be proper- ly secured and may hit the front seat occupants in a collision. WARNING - Cargo loading Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transaxle is in P (Park) or the manual transaxle is in R (Reverse) or 1st, and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position. 12 SEAT BELTS Seat belt restraint system WARNING (cid:129) For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the car is moving. (cid:129) Seat belts are most effective the when seatbacks are upright position. in be always (cid:129) Children age 12 and younger must properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child over 12 must be seated in the front seat, he/she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible. (cid:129) Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly positioned shoulder belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone. (Continued) (Continued) (cid:129) Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twisted belt can't do its job as well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt webbing is straight and not twist- ed. (cid:129) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt webbing or hardware is dam- aged, replace it. WARNING

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