Hyundai Accent (2019 year). Instruction - part 8
Gauges and Meters
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Speedometer
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OHCI047691
OYC046125
The tachometer indicates the approx-
The speedometer indicates the
imate number of engine revolutions
This gauge indicates the tempera-
speed of the vehicle and is calibrated
per minute (rpm).
ture of the engine coolant when the
in miles per hour (MPH) and/or kilo-
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Use the tachometer to select the cor-
meters per hour (km/h).
rect shift points and to prevent lug-
ging and/or over-revving the engine.
NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves
NOTICE
beyond the normal range area
Do not operate the engine within
toward the "H" position, it indi-
the tachometer's RED ZONE. This
cates overheating that may dam-
may cause severe engine damage.
age the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehicle
overheats, refer to "If the Engine
Overheats" in chapter 6.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Fuel gauge
WARNING
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap or
Running out of fuel can expose
reservoir cap when the engine is
vehicle occupants to danger.
hot. The engine coolant is under
You must stop and obtain addi-
pressure and could severely
tional fuel as soon as possible
burn. Wait until the engine is cool
after the warning light comes
before adding coolant to the
on or when the gauge indicator
reservoir.
comes close to the "E (Empty)"
level.
NOTICE
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This gauge indicates the approxi-
Avoid driving with an extremely
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
low fuel level. Running out of fuel
fuel tank.
could cause the engine to misfire
damaging the catalytic converter.
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• The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier
than usual due to the movement of
fuel in the tank.
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Outside temperature gauge
You can change the temperature unit
Odometer
from °F to °C or °C to °F in the User
■ Type A
■ Type B
■ Type A
■ Type B
Settings mode in the cluster:
- Go to User Settings Mode ➝ Other
➝ Temperature Unit.
- Press TRIP button on the steering
wheel for 5 seconds.
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For vehicles equipped with Automatic
Climate Control, you can also:
- Press and hold the AUTO and OFF
buttons on the climate control unit
OAD045116N/OTLA045130
for 3 seconds
OAD045119N/OTLE045140
This gauge indicates the current out-
The odometer indicates the total dis-
side air temperatures by 1°F (1°C).
Both the temperature unit on the
tance that the vehicle has been driv-
- Temperature range : -40°F ~ 140°F
cluster LCD display and climate con-
en and should be used to determine
trol screen will change.
when periodic maintenance should
(-40°C ~ 60°C)
be performed.
The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately
like a general thermometer (to avoid
distracting the driver).
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Transmission shift indicator
For example
Automatic transmission
: Indicates that shifting up to the
(if equipped)
Manual transmission shift indi-
3rd gear is recommended (cur-
cator (if equipped)
■ Type A
■ Type B
rently the shift lever is in the 2nd
■ Type A
■ Type B
or 1st gear).
: Indicates that shifting down to
the 3rd gear is recommended
(currently the shift lever is in the
4th, 5th, or 6th gear).
When the system is not working prop-
erly, the indicator is not displayed.
OAD045185N/OHCR046128
OAD045185N/OHCR046129
This indicator displays which shift
This indicator informs which gear is
lever position is selected.
recommended while driving to save
fuel.
• Park : P
• Shifting up : ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6
• Reverse : R
• Shifting down :
▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5
• Neutral : N
• Drive : D
• Sports Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Gear position pop-up (if equipped)
The pop-up indicates the current
gear position displayed in the cluster
for about 2 seconds when shifting
into other positions (P/R/N/D).
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Warning and Indicator Lights
Seat Belt Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
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Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the engine. If any
This warning light informs the driver
This warning light illuminates:
light is still ON, this indicates a situa-
that the seat belt is not fastened.
•
When you place the ignition switch
tion that needs attention.
to the ON position.
For more details, refer to "Seat
- It illuminates for approximately 3
Belts" in chapter 2.
Air Bag Warning Light
seconds.
- It remains on if the parking brake
is applied.
•
When the parking brake is applied.
This warning light illuminates:
•
When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
• When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
- It illuminates for approximately 6
indicates the brake fluid level in
seconds and then goes off.
the reservoir is low.
• When there is a malfunction with
the SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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If the brake fluid level in the reser-
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
Anti-lock Brake System
voir is low:
short a distance with only a portion
(ABS) Warning Light
of the brake system working.
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
2. With the engine stopped, check the
This warning light illuminates:
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
brake fluid level immediately and
•
When you place the ignition switch
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
add fluid as required (For more
to the ON position.
details, refer to "Brake Fluid" in
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- It illuminates for approximately 3
chapter
7). After adding brake
WARNING
seconds and then goes off.
fluid, check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is
•
When there is a malfunction with
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
found, or if the warning light
Warning Light
the ABS (The normal braking sys-
remains on, or if the brakes do not
tem will still be operational without
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
operate properly, do not drive the
the assistance of the anti-lock
vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
brake system).
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
Warning Light illuminates with
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
the parking brake released, it
er.
Dual-diagonal braking system
indicates that the brake fluid
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
level is low.
diagonal braking systems. This
In this case, have the vehicle
means you still have braking on two
inspected by an authorized
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
HYUNDAI dealer.
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure is
required to stop the vehicle.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Electronic Brake Force
Electric Power Steering
(Continued)
Distribution (EBD)
(EPS) Warning Light
In this case, avoid high speed
System Warning Light
driving and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by
This warning light illuminates:
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
•
When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving:
- It illuminates for approximately 3
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seconds and then goes off.
• When the ABS and regular brake
Brake Force Distribution
system may not work normally.
•
When there is a malfunction with
(EBD) System Warning Light
the EPS.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
When the ABS Warning Light is on or
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
In this case, have the vehicle
both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake
inspected by an authorized
Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
may not work. Also, the EPS Warning
Electronic Brake Force
Light may illuminate and the steering
Distribution (EBD) System
effort may increase or decrease.
Warning Light
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
When both ABS and Parking
soon as possible.
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
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Malfunction Indicator
NOTICE
Charging System
Lamp (MIL)
Warning Light
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyt-
ic converter damage is possible
This warning light illuminates:
which could result in loss of
When this warning light illuminates
engine power.
while running the engine, the battery
• When you place the ignition switch
is not being charged. Immediately
to the ON position.
In this case, have the vehicle
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turn OFF all electrical accessories.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
inspected by an authorized
Try not to use electrically operated
seconds and then goes off.
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
controls, such as the power windows.
ble.
• When there is a malfunction with
Keep running the engine.
the emission control system.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to
the emission control system which
could affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Engine Oil Pressure
NOTICE
Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
Warning Light
•
If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi-
This warning light illuminates:
nated, severe damage could
This warning light illuminates:
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
result.
• When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
•
If the warning light stays on
Add fuel as soon as possible.
while the engine is running, it
If the engine oil pressure is low:
indicates that there may be seri-
NOTICE
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
ous engine damage or malfunc-
location and stop your vehicle.
tion. In this case:
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
2. Turn the engine off and check the
warning light on or with the fuel
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it
engine oil level (For more details,
level below "E" can cause the
is safe to do so.
refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter 7).
engine to misfire and damage the
2. Turn off the engine and check
If the level is low, add oil as required.
catalytic converter (if equipped).
the oil level. If the oil level is
If the warning light remains on
low, fill the engine oil to the
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
proper level.
able, have the vehicle inspected
3. Start the engine again. If the
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
warning light stays on after the
as soon as possible.
engine is started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Washer Fluid Warning
Master Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure
Light (if equipped)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates:
This warning light illuminates:
• When the washer fluid level in the
•
When there is a malfunction in
• When you place the ignition switch
reservoir is nearly empty.
operation in any of the following
ON position.
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systems:
In this case, you should refill the
- It illuminates for approximately 3
washer fluid.
- Lower washer fluid (if equipped)
seconds and then goes off.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• When one or more of your tires are
(TPMS) malfunction
Door Ajar Warning
significantly underinflated.
Light
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA) malfunction (if equipped)
For more details, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
This warning light illuminates:
To identify the details of the warn-
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
When a door is not closed securely.
ing, look at the LCD display.
Trunk Open Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the trunk lid is not closed
securely.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
This warning light remains ON
Electronic Stability
Electronic Stability
after blinking for approximately 60
Control (ESC) Indicator
Control (ESC) OFF
seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON
Light
Indicator Light
and OFF in 3 second intervals:
• When there is a malfunction with
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates:
the TPMS.
• When you place the ignition switch
• When you place the ignition switch
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
to the ON position.
to the ON position.
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
- It illuminates for approximately 3
- It illuminates for approximately
er as soon as possible.
seconds and then goes off.
3 seconds and then goes off.
For more details, refer to
• When there is a malfunction with
• When you deactivate the ESC sys-
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
the ESC system.
tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ton.
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to
WARNING
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"
This indicator light blinks:
in chapter 5.
Safe Stopping
• While the ESC is operating.
• The TPMS cannot alert you to
For more details, refer to
severe and sudden tire damage
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"
caused by external factors.
in chapter 5.
• If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.
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Immobilizer Indicator
Immobilizer Indicator
This indicator light illuminates for
Light (without smart key)
Light (with smart key
2 seconds and goes off:
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
• If the smart key is in the vehicle
and the Engine Start/Stop button is
ON, but the vehicle cannot detect
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates for
the smart key.
up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
immobilizer in the key with the igni-
• When the vehicle detects the
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
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tion switch in the ON position.
smart key in the vehicle with the
er.
- At this time, you can start the
Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC or ON position.
engine.
- At this time, you can start the
This indicator light blinks:
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
engine.
• When the battery voltage of the
- The indicator light goes off after
smart key is low.
starting the engine.
- At this time, you can not start the
This indicator light blinks:
engine. However, you can start
• When there is a malfunction with
the engine if you press the
the immobilizer system.
This indicator light blinks for a few
Engine Start/Stop button with the
seconds:
In this case, have the vehicle
smart key.
(For more details,
• When the smart key is not in the
inspected by an authorized
refer to "Starting the Engine"
HYUNDAI dealer.
vehicle.
in chapter 5).
- At this time, you cannot start the
• When there is a malfunction with
engine.
the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Turn Signal Indicator
High Beam Indicator
LED Headlamp Warning
Light
Light
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light blinks:
This indicator light illuminates:
This warning light illuminates:
• When you operate the turn signal
• When the headlights are on and in
• When you turn the ignition switch
indicator light.
the high beam position
or the Engine Start/Stop button to
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
the ON position.
If any of the following occur, there may
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
• When there is a malfunction with
be a malfunction with the turn signal
the LED headlamp.
system.
In this case, we recommend that you
Light ON Indicator
have the vehicle inspected by an an
- The turn signal indicator light illumi-
Light
nates but does not blink
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- The turn signal indicator light blinks
This warning light blinks:
rapidly
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with a
- The turn signal indicator light does
• When the tail lights or headlights
LED headlamp related part.
not illuminate at all
are on.
In this case, we recommend that you
If any of these conditions occur, have
have the vehicle inspected by an an
your vehicle inspected by an author-
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Front Fog Indicator
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Light (if equipped)
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
This indicator light illuminates:
Headlamp Warning Light on or
blinking can reduce LED head-
• When the front fog lights are on.
lamp life.
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Cruise Indicator Light
SPORT Mode Indicator
Forward Collision-
(if equipped)
Light
avoidance Assist (FCA)
Warning light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates:
This warning light illuminates :
• When the cruise control system is
When you select "SPORT" mode as
• When the FCA system is turned
enabled.
drive mode.
off.
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• When the radar sensor or cover is
For more details, refer to "Cruise
For more information, refer to
blocked with dirt or snow. Check
Control System" in chapter 5.
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
the sensor and cover and clean
System" in chapter 5.
them by using a soft cloth.
Cruise SET Indicator
• When there is a malfunction with
Light (if equipped)
SET
FCA. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized dealer of
HYUNDAI.
This indicator light illuminates:
For more information, refer to
• When the cruise control speed is
"Forward Collision-avoidance
set.
Assist (FCA)" in chapter 5.
For more details, refer to "Cruise
Control System" in chapter 5.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
LCD Display Messages
Shift to P
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)
(for smart key system and auto-
Shift to P or N to start engine
This message is displayed if you try
matic transmission)
(for smart key system)
to turn off the engine without the shift
This warning message is displayed if
This warning message is displayed if
lever in P (Park) position.
the Engine Start/Stop button changes
you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop
to the ACC position twice by pressing
(Neutral) position.
button turns to the ACC position (If
the button repeatedly without depress-
you press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ing the brake pedal.
ton once more, it will turn to the ON
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You can start the vehicle by depressing
position).
the brake pedal.
You can start the engine with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position. But,
Low key battery
for your safety, we recommend that
Press clutch pedal to start
(for smart key system)
you start the engine with the shift
engine (for smart key system
lever in the P (Park) position.
This warning message is displayed if
and manual transmission)
the battery of the smart key is dis-
This warning message is displayed if
charged while changing the Engine
the Engine Start/Stop button
Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the clutch pedal.
You can start the engine by depress-
ing the clutch pedal to.
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Key not in vehicle
Press START button again
Door, Hood, Trunk Open
(for smart key system)
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
This message is displayed if you were
the smart key is not in the vehicle
unable to start the vehicle when the
when you press the Engine Start/Stop
Engine Start/Stop button was
button.
pressed.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
If this occurs, attempt to start the
always have the smart key with you.
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
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Stop button again.
If the warning message appears each
Key not detected
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
(for smart key system)
button, have your vehicle inspected by
This warning message is displayed if
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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the smart key is not detected when you
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
This warning is displayed indicating
Press START button with key
which door, or hood, or trunk is open.
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
CAUTION
you press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton while the warning message "Key
Before driving the vehicle, you
not detected" is displayed.
should confirm that the door/
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
hood/trunk is fully closed. Also,
light blinks.
check there is no door
/hood/trunk open warning light
or message displayed on the
instrument cluster.
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