Warning Light Operation; Charging System Warning Light - Hyundai Accent 2010 Owner's Manual

Warning Light Operation

The parking brake/brake fluid level warn-
ing light should come on when the
parking brake is applied and the ignition
switch is turned to "ON" or "START".
After the engine is started, the light
should go out when the parking brake is
released.
If the parking brake is not applied, the
warning light should come on when the
ignition switch is turned to "ON" or
"START", then go out when the engine
starts.
If the light comes on at any other time,
you should slow the vehicle and bring it
to a complete stop in a safe location off
the roadway. The brake fluid level warn-
ing light indicates that the brake fluid
level in the brake master cylinder is low
and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should
be added. After adding fluid, if no other
trouble is found, the car should be
immediately and carefully driven to a
Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further
trouble is experienced, the vehicle
should not be driven at all but taken to
a dealer by a professional towing ser-
vice or some other safe method.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This means
you still have braking on two wheels
even if one of the dual systems should
fail. With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required
to stop the car. Also, the car will not
stop in as short a distance with only half
of the brake system working. If the
brakes fail while you are driving, shift to
a lower gear for additional engine brak-
ing and stop the car as soon as it is safe
to do so.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B260J01S-GAT
Charging System
Warning Light
The charging system warning light
should come on when the ignition is
turned on, then go out when the engine
is running. If the light stays on while the
engine is running, there is a malfunction
in the electrical charging system. If the
light comes on while you are driving,
stop, turn off the engine and check
under the hood. First, make certain the
generator drive belt is in place. If it is,
check the tension of the belt.
And then, have the system checked by
your Hyundai dealer.
!
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is
loosen, broken, or mission while the
vehicle is driving, there may be a
serious malfunction, engine could
overheat because this belt also drives
the water pump.
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