2018 Hyundai Accent Owner’s Manual

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display (including Trip computer)
   The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
   For more details, refer to the “Gauges and Meters” in this chapter.

Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting instrument cluster illumination
When the vehicle’s position lights or headlights are on, press the illumination control button to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
When pressing the illumination con-trol button, the interior switch illumination intensity is also adjusted.

WARNING
Never adjust the instrument cluster while driving. This could result in loss of control and lead to an accident that may cause death, serious injury, or vehicle damage.

• The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is displayed.
• If the brightness reaches the maximum or minimum level, a chime will sound.
  For information regarding the illumination setting on your audio dis-play, refer to the “Setup” section of your Audio or Navigation manual.

Gauges and Meters
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and is calibrated in miles per hour (MPH) and/or kilo-meters per hour (km/h).

Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lug-ging and/or over-revving the engine.

Engine coolant temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the “H” position, it indi-cates overheating that may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If the Engine Overheats” in chapter 6.

Outside temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the current out-side air temperatures by 1°F (1°C).
Temperature range : -40°F ~ 140°F (-40°C ~ 60°C)
The outside temperature on the dis-play may not change immediately like a general thermometer (to avoid distracting the driver).

You can change the temperature unit from °F to °C or °C to °F in the User Settings mode in the cluster:
Go to User Settings Mode ➝ Other ➝ Temperature Unit.
Press TRIP button on the steering wheel for 5 seconds.
For vehicles equipped with Automatic Climate Control, you can also:
Press and hold the AUTO and OFF buttons on the climate control unit for 3 seconds
Both the temperature unit on the cluster LCD display and climate con-trol screen will change.

Odometer
The odometer indicates the total dis-tance that the vehicle has been driven and should be used to determine when periodic maintenance should be performed.

Multimedia System

NOTICE
If you install an aftermarket HID head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electronic devices may not function properly.
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and air freshener from contacting the interior parts because they may cause damage or discoloration.

AUX, USB and iPod® Port 
You can use an AUX or USB cable to connect audio devices to the vehicle AUX or USB port.

Information
When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet, noise may occur during playback. If this happens, use the portable audio device’s power source.

Antenna
The roof antenna receives AM/FM signals.

NOTICE
Remove the antenna by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direc-tion, before entering a place with a low floor height. If not, the antenna may be damaged.
Securely install the antenna in the upright position. This is to guarantee proper signal recep-tion. However, you may fold and remove the antenna, before parking the vehicle or loading the luggage on the roof rack. Do not load the luggage near the antenna. This is to guarantee proper signal reception.

How Vehicle Audio Works
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located around your city. They are intercept-ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-cle. This signal is then processed by the radio and sent to your vehicle speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached your vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best possible quality reproduction. However, in some cases the signal coming to your vehi-cle may not be strong and clear.
This can be due to factors, such as the distance from the radio station, the closeness of other strong radio stations or the presence of buildings, bridges or other large obstructions in the area.
AM broadcasts can be received at greater distances than FM broad-casts. This is because AM radio waves are transmitted at low fre-quencies. These long-distance, low-frequency radio waves can follow the curvature of the earth rather than travelling straight. In addition, they curve around obstructions resulting in better signal coverage.

FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequencies and do not bend to follow the earth’s surface. Because of this, FM broadcasts generally begin to fade within short distances from the station. Also, FM signals are easily affected by buildings, mountains, and obstructions. This can lead to undesirable or unpleasant listen-ing conditions which might lead you to believe a problem exists with your radio. The following conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble:

• Fading – As your vehicle moves away from the radio station, the signal will weaken and sound will begin to fade. When this occurs, we suggest that you select another stronger station.
• Flutter/Static – Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter and your radio can disturb the signal causing static or fluttering noises to occur. Reducing the treble level may lessen this effect until the disturbance clears.
• Station Swapping – As an FM sig-nal weakens, another more powerful signal near the same frequency may begin to play. This is because your radio is designed to lock onto the clearest signal. If this occurs, select another station with a stronger signal.
• Multi-Path Cancellation – Radio signals being received from several directions can cause distortion or fluttering. This can be caused by a direct and reflected signal from the same station, or by signals from two stations with close frequencies. If this occurs, select another station until the condition has passed.

Features of Your Vehicle
Satellite radio reception
You may experience difficulties in receiving XM™ satellite radio signals in the following situations.

• If you are driving in a tunnel or a covered parking area.
• If you are driving beneath the top level of a multi-level freeway.
• If you are driving under a bridge.
• If you are driving next to a tall vehi-cle (such as a truck or a bus) that blocks the signal.
• If you are driving in a valley where the surrounding hills or peaks block the signal from the satellite.
• If you are driving on a mountain road where is the signal blocked by mountains?
• If you are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal (30 ft. /10m or more), for example on an road that goes through a dense for-est.

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