What To Do In An Emergency - Hyundai Accent 2001 Owner's Manual

3. WHAT TO DO IN AN
EMERGENCY
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
If the engine will not start, do not push or If the engine will not start, do not push or If the engine will not start, do not push or If the engine will not start, do not push or If the engine will not start, do not push or
pull the car to start it. This could result in a pull the car to pull the car to start it. This could result in a start it. This could result in a start it. This could result in a
pull the car to pull the car to start it. This could result in a
collision or cause other damage. In addi- collision or cause other damage. In addi-
collision or cause other damage. In addi- collision or cause other damage. In addi- collision or cause other damage. In addi-
tion, tion, push or pull starting may cause the tion, tion, tion, push or pull starting may cause the push or pull starting may cause the push or pull starting may cause the push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to be overloaded and catalytic converter to be overloaded and catalytic converter to be overloaded and catalytic converter to be overloaded and catalytic converter to be overloaded and
create a fire hazard. create a fire hazard. create a fire hazard. create a fire hazard. create a fire hazard.
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If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns
Over Slowly Over Slowly Over Slowly Over Slowly Over Slowly
1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be
sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P"
and the emergency brake is set.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
2. Check the battery connections to be sure
they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or
goes out when you operate the starter, the
battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure
they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See
instructions for "Jump Starting".
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If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does
Not Start Not Start Not Start Not Start Not Start
Spark plug Spark plug Spark plug Spark plug Spark plug
1. Check fuel level.
2. Check all connectors at ignition, coil and
spark plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
AX30010A 3. Check the fuel line in the engine room.
4. If the engine still refuses to start, call a
Hyundai dealer or seek other qualified as-
sistance.
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If the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While Driving
If the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While Driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a
straight line. Move cautiously off the road to
a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle
will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
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JUMP STARTING JUMP STARTING JUMP STARTING
JUMP STARTING JUMP STARTING
Negative to the engine
not to the battery
Coil Coil
Coil Coil Coil
AS30020A
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
The gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during the
The gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly,
serious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to the
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how
to follow this procedure, seek qualified as- to follow this procedure, seek qualified as-
to follow this procedure, seek qualified as- to follow this procedure, seek qualified as- to follow this procedure, seek qualified as-
sistance. Automobile batteries contain sul- sistance. Automobile batteries contain sul- sistance. Automobile batteries contain sul- sistance. Automobile batteries contain sul- sistance. Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and highly furic acid. This is poisonous and highly furic acid. This is poisonous and highly furic acid. This is poisonous and highly furic acid. This is poisonous and highly
Positive to positive
Booster battery
Dead battery
AX30030A
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