Hyundai Accent (2019 year). Instruction

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine Oil and Filter

Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and

Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation

Connections

Hoses (if equipped)

The engine oil and filter should be

changed at the intervals specified in

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-

the maintenance schedule. If the

connections for leakage and dam-

dence of heat and/or mechanical

vehicle is being driven in severe con-

age. Have an authorized HYUNDAI

damage. Hard and brittle rubber,

ditions, more frequent oil and filter

dealer replace any damaged or leak-

cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and

changes are required.

ing parts immediately.

excessive swelling indicate deterio-

ration. Particular attention should be

Drive Belts

paid to examine those hose surfaces

Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler

nearest to high heat sources, such

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of

Cap

as the exhaust manifold.

cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil

saturation and replace if necessary.

The vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Inspect the hose routing to ensure

Drive belts should be checked peri-

should be inspected at those inter-

that the hoses do not come in con-

odically for proper tension and

vals specified in the maintenance

tact with any heat source, sharp

adjusted as necessary.

schedule. Make sure a new vapor

edges or moving component which

hose or fuel filler cap is correctly

might cause heat damage or

replaced.

mechanical wear. Inspect all hose

Fuel Filter

connections, such as clamps and

A clogged-up fuel filter may limit the

couplings, to make sure they are

vehicle driving speed, damage the

secure, and that no leaks are pres-

emission system, and cause the

ent. Hoses should be replaced

hard starting. When a considerable

immediately if there is any evidence

amount of foreign substances are

of deterioration or damage.

accumulated in the fuel tank, the fuel

filter should be replaced.

Upon installing a new fuel filter, oper-

ate the engine for several minutes,

and check the connections for any

leakages. Fuel filters should be

installed by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Maintenance

Air Cleaner Filter

Automatic Transmission Fluid

CAUTION

(if equipped)

A genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter

is recommended when the filter is

Automatic transmission fluid should

The use of a non-specified fluid

replaced.

not be checked under normal usage

could result in transmission

conditions. But in severe conditions,

malfunction and failure. Use

the fluid should be changed at an

only the specified automatic

Spark Plugs

authorized HYUNDAI dealer in

transmission fluid

(refer to

Make sure to install new spark plugs

accordance to the scheduled mainte-

"Recommended Lubricants and

of the correct heat range.

nance at the beginning of this chap-

Capacities" in chapter 8).

ter.

Cooling System

NOTICE

Manual Transmission Fluid

Check cooling system components,

(if equipped)

Automatic transmission fluid

such as radiator, coolant reservoir,

color is red when new.

Inspect the manual transmission

hoses and connections for leakage

fluid according to the maintenance

and damage. Replace any damaged

As the vehicle is driven, the auto-

schedule.

parts.

matic transmission fluid will begin

to look darker. This is a normal

condition and you should not

Engine Coolant

judge the need to replace the fluid

The coolant should be changed at

based upon the changed color.

the intervals specified in the mainte-

nance schedule.

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Brake Hoses and Lines

Exhaust Pipe and Muffler

Drive Shafts and Boots

Visually check for proper installation,

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,

Check the drive shafts, boots and

chafing, cracks, deterioration and

muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-

clamps for cracks, deterioration, or

any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-

rioration, or damage. Start the engine

damage. Replace any damaged

ed or damaged parts immediately.

and listen carefully for any exhaust

parts and, if necessary, repack the

gas leakage. Tighten connections or

grease.

replace parts as necessary.

Brake/Clutch Fluid

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

Check the brake/clutch fluid level in

Suspension Mounting Bolts

the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The

Check the air conditioning lines and

level should be between the MIN and

Check the suspension connections

connections for leakage and dam-

the MAX marks on the side of the

for looseness or damage. Retighten

age.

reservoir. Use only hydraulic

to the specified torque.

brake/clutch fluid conforming to DOT

3 or DOT 4 specification.

Steering Gear Box, Linkage &

Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint

Parking Brake

With the vehicle stopped and the

Inspect the parking brake system

engine off, check for excessive free-

including the parking brake pedal

play in the steering wheel. Check the

and cables.

linkage for bends or damage. Check

the dust boots and ball joints for

deterioration, cracks, or damage.

Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers

Replace any damaged parts.

and Rotors

Check the pads for excessive wear,

discs for run out and wear, and

calipers for fluid leakage.

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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Checking the Engine Oil Level

■

1.6 GDI

1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer's

precautions.

2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level

ground in P (Park) with the park-

ing brake set. If possible, block the

wheels.

3. Turn the engine on and allow the

engine to reach normal operating

temperature.

4. Turn the engine off and wait about

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five minutes for the oil to return to

6. Pull the dipstick out again and

7. If it is near or at L, add enough oil

the oil pan.

check the level. The level should

to bring the level to F.

5. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,

be between F and L.

and re-insert it fully.

Use only the specified engine oil.

(refer to "Recommended Lubricants

and Capacities" in chapter 8).

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NOTICE

Checking the Engine Oil and

WARNING

Filter

To prevent damage to your

engine:

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

•

Do not overfill with engine oil.

Add oil in small quantities and

Engine oil contains chemicals

recheck level to ensure engine

known to the State of California

is not overfilled.

to cause cancer, birth defects

•

Do not spill engine oil when

and reproductive harm. Used

adding or changing engine oil.

engine oil may cause irritation

Use a funnel to help prevent oil

or cancer of the skin if left in

from being spilled on engine

contact with the skin for pro-

components. Wipe off spilled oil

longed periods of time. Always

immediately.

protect your skin by washing

your hands thoroughly with

soap and warm water as soon

Have engine oil and filter changed by

as possible after handling used

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

oil.

according to the Maintenance

Schedule at the beginning of this

chapter.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system

Checking the Engine Coolant

Recommended engine coolant

has a reservoir filled with year-round

Level

•

When adding coolant, use only dis-

antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

tilled

(deionized) water for your

■ 1.6 GDI

filled at the factory.

vehicle and never mix hard water in

Check the antifreeze protection and

the coolant filled at the factory.

coolant level at least once a year, at

•

An improper coolant mixture can

the beginning of the winter season

result in severe malfunction or

and before traveling to a colder cli-

engine damage.

mate.

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

minum engine parts and must be

protected by an ethylene-glycol

with phosphate based coolant to

prevent corrosion and freezing.

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•

Do not use alcohol or methanol

coolant or mix them with the spec-

Check the condition and connections

ified coolant.

of all cooling system hoses and

heater hoses. Replace any swollen

or deteriorated hoses.

The coolant level should be filled

between the F and the L marks on

the side of the coolant reservoir

when the engine is cool.

If the coolant level is low, add enough

distilled (deionized) water to bring the

level to the F mark, but do not overfill.

If frequent additions are required, see

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a

cooling system inspection.

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• Do not use a solution that contains

WARNING

more than 60% antifreeze or less

than 35% antifreeze, which would

Never remove

reduce the effectiveness of the

the

engine

solution.

coolant reser-

voir tank/radia-

For mixing percentage, refer to the

tor cap or the

following table:

drain plug while

The electric motor for the cool-

the engine and

ing fan may continue to operate

Mixture Percentage

radiator are hot. Hot coolant and

or start up when the engine is

Ambient

(volume)

Temperature

steam may blow out under pres-

not running and can cause seri-

Antifreeze

Water

sure, causing serious injury.

ous injury. Keep hands, clothing

5°F (-15°C)

and tools away from the rotat-

Turn the engine off and wait

-13°F (-25°C)

ing fan blades of the cooling

until the engine cools down.

-31°F (-35°C)

fan.

Use extreme care when remov-

-49°F (-45°C)

ing the engine coolant reservoir

tank/radiator cap. Wrap a thick

towel around it, and turn it

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counterclockwise slowly to the

If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50%

first stop. Step back while the

pressure is released from the

water and 50% antifreeze mix is the

easiest to mix together as it will be the

cooling system. When you are

sure all the pressure has been

same quantity of each. It is suitable to

use for most temperature ranges of

released, press down on the

cap, using a thick towel, and

- 31°F and higher.

continue turning counterclock-

wise to remove it.

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Maintenance

The electric motor for the cooling fan

Changing Engine Coolant

NOTICE

is controlled by engine coolant tem-

Have coolant changed by an author-

perature, refrigerant pressure and

To prevent damage to engine

ized HYUNDAI dealer according to

vehicle speed. As the engine coolant

parts, put a thick towel around the

the Maintenance Schedule at the

temperature decreases, the electric

radiator cap before refilling the

beginning of this chapter.

motor will automatically shut off. This

coolant to prevent the coolant

is a normal condition. If your vehicle

from overflowing into engine

is equipped with GDI, the electric

WARNING

parts, such as the alternator.

motor for the cooling fan may begin

to operate at any time and continue

Do not use engine coolant or

to operate until you disconnect the

antifreeze in the washer fluid

negative battery cable.

reservoir.

Engine coolant can severely

obscure visibility when sprayed

on the windshield and may

cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident.

Engine coolant may also cause

damage to paint and body trim.

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BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID

Checking the Brake/Clutch

If the level is low, add the specified

NOTICE

Fluid Level

brake/clutch fluid to the MAX level.

The level will fall with accumulated

•

Do not allow brake/clutch fluid

mileage. This is a normal condition

to contact the vehicle’s body

associated with the wear of the

paint, as paint damage will

brake/clutch linings. If the fluid level

result.

is excessively low, have the brake/

•

Brake/clutch fluid, which has

clutch system checked by an author-

been exposed to open air for an

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

extended time should NEVER be

used as its quality cannot be

guaranteed. It should be dis-

WARNING

posed of properly.

the brake/clutch system

•

Do not use the wrong kind of

requires frequent additions of

brake/clutch fluid. A few drops

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fluid this could indicate a leak in

of mineral based oil, such as

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

the brake/clutch system. Have

engine oil, in your brake/clutch

periodically. The fluid level should be

the vehicle inspected by an

system can damage brake/

between MAX and MIN marks on the

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

clutch system parts.

side of the reservoir.

Before removing the reservoir cap

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WARNING

and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean

Use only the specified brake/clutch

the area around the reservoir cap

fluid

(refer to "Recommended

Do not allow brake/clutch fluid

thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch

Lubricants and Capacities" in chap-

to come in contact with your

fluid contamination.

ter 8).

eyes. If brake/clutch fluid comes

in contact with your eyes, flush

your eyes with clean water for at

least 15 minutes and get imme-

diate medical attention.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the Washer Fluid

Checking the Parking Brake

WARNING

Level

To prevent serious injury or

death, take the following safety

precautions when using washer

fluid:

•

Do not use engine coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir.

Engine coolant can severely

obscure visibility when sprayed

on the windshield and may

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cause loss of vehicle control

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resulting in an accident or dam-

Check the stroke of the parking

age to paint and body trim.

Check the fluid level in the washer

brake by counting the number of

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

•

Do not allow sparks or flames

"clicks" heard while fully applying it

sary. Plain water may be used if

to contact the washer fluid or

from the released position. Also, the

washer fluid is not available.

the washer fluid reservoir.

parking brake alone should securely

However, use washer solvent with

Washer fluid may contain alco-

hold the vehicle on a fairly steep

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

hol and can be flammable.

grade. If the stroke is more or less

mates to prevent freezing.

than specified, have the parking

•

Do not drink washer fluid and

brake adjusted by an authorized

avoid contact with skin.

HYUNDAI dealer.

Washer fluid is harmful to

humans and animals.

Stroke : 6 clicks at a force of 44

lbs (20 kg, 196 N)

•

Keep washer fluid away from

children and animals.

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AIR CLEANER

Filter Replacement

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

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attaching clips and open the cover.

4. Lock the cover with the cover

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

attaching clips.

for inspection using compressed air.

5. Check that the cover is firmly

Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,

installed.

as water will damage the filter.

If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be

replaced.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter Inspection

Information

The climate control air filter should

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

be replaced according to the

dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle

ment more often than the usual rec-

is operated in severely air-polluted

ommended intervals

(refer to

cities or on dusty rough roads for a

"Maintenance Under Severe Usage

long period, it should be inspected

Conditions" in this chapter).

more frequently and replaced earlier.

When you replace the climate control

NOTICE

air filter, replace it performing the fol-

lowing procedure, and be careful to

• Do not drive with the air cleaner

avoid damaging other components.

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filter removed. This will result in

excessive engine wear.

1. With the glove box open, lower the

glove box by pushing both sides.

• When removing the air cleaner

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

does not enter the air intake, or

damage may result.

• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts.

Use of non-genuine parts could

damage the air flow sensor.

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2. Remove the support rod (1).

3. Press and hold the lock (1) on

5. Replace the climate control air fil-

both sides of the cover.

ter.

4. Pull out (2) the cover.

6. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

NOTICE

Install a new climate control air fil-

ter in the correct direction with the

arrow symbol (↓) facing down-

wards, otherwise, it may be noisy

and the effectiveness of the filter

may be reduced.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Blade Inspection

Blade Replacement

Front windshield wiper blade

replacement

Contamination of either the windshield

When the wipers no longer clean

or the wiper blades with foreign matter

adequately, the blades may be worn

■ Type A

can reduce the effectiveness of the

or cracked, and require replacement.

windshield

wiper

functionality.

Common sources of contamination

NOTICE

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

treatments used by some commercial

To prevent damage to the wiper

car washes. If the blades are not wip-

arms or other components, do not

ing properly, clean both the window

attempt to move the wipers manu-

and the blades with a clean cloth

ally.

dampened with washer fluid.

NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper

To prevent damage to the wiper

blade could result in wiper mal-

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blades, arms or other compo-

function and failure.

1. Put the front windshield wipers

nents, do not:

into the service position.

• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint

NOTICE

2. Raise the wiper arm and slightly

thinner, or other solvents on or

rotate the wiper blade assembly to

• In order to prevent damage to

near them.

expose the plastic locking clip.

the hood and the wiper arms, the

• Attempt to move the wipers

wiper arms should only be lifted

manually.

when in the top wiping position.

NOTICE

• Use non-specified wiper blades.

• Always return the wiper arms to

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

the windshield before driving.

against the windshield, since it

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may chip or crack the windshield.

Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-

matic car washes have been known to

make the windshield difficult to clean.

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■ Type B

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2. Lift the wiper blade clip. Then push

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down the blade body.

1. Raise the wiper arm.

NOTICE

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

against the windshield, since it

may chip or crack the windshield.

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3. Press the clip

(1) and slide the

blade assembly downward (2).

4. Lift it off the arm.

5. Install the blade assembly in the

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reverse order of removal.

3. Install the new blade assembly in

6. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

the reverse order of removal.

shield.

4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

WARNING

(Continued)

Batteries contain sulfu-

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

ric acid which is highly

the battery when the vehicle’s

DEATH to you or bystanders,

corrosive. Do not allow

battery cables are connected

always follow these precautions

acid to contact your

to the battery.

when working near or handling

eyes, skin or clothing.

•

The electrical ignition system

the battery:

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

works with high voltage.

Always read and follow

your eyes with clean water for at

NEVER touch these compo-

instructions carefully

least 15 minutes and get imme-

nents with the engine running

when handling a battery.

diate medical attention. If acid

or when the ignition switch is

Wear eye protection

gets on your skin, thoroughly

in the ON position.

designed to protect the

wash the area. If you feel pain or

eyes from acid splashes.

a burning sensation, get med-

ical attention immediately.

Keep all flames, sparks,

or smoking materials

• When lifting a plastic-cased

away from the battery.

battery, excessive pressure

on the case may cause battery

Hydrogen is always pres-

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

ent in battery cells, is

carrier or with your hands on

highly combustible, and

opposite corners.

may explode if ignited.

• Do not attempt to jump start

Keep batteries out of

your vehicle if your battery is

reach of children.

frozen.

(Continued)

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For Best Battery Service

Battery Recharging

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Always follow these instruc-

Battery posts, terminals, and

tions when recharging your

related accessories contain

vehicle's battery to avoid the

lead and lead compounds,

risk of SERIOUS INJURY or

chemicals known to the State of

DEATH from explosions or acid

California to cause cancer, birth

burns:

defects and reproductive harm.

•

Before performing mainte-

Batteries also contain other

nance or recharging the bat-

chemicals known to the State of

tery, turn off all accessories

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California to cause cancer.

and place the ignition switch

Wash hands after handling.

•

Keep the battery securely mount-

to the LOCK/OFF position.

ed.

•

Keep all flames, sparks, or

NOTICE

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

smoking materials away from

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

the battery.

• When you do not use the vehicle

tions clean, tight, and coated with

•

Always work outdoors or in an

for a long time in a low tempera-

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

area with plenty of ventilation.

ture area, disconnect the battery

and keep it indoors.

•

Rinse any spilled acid from the bat-

•

Wear eye protection when

tery immediately with a solution of

checking the battery during

• Always charge the battery fully

water and baking soda.

charging.

to prevent battery case damage

in low temperature areas.

•

The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in

a well ventilated area.

(Continued)

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Hyundai Accent (2019 year). Instruction - part 21