Hyundai 2000 Accent Owner's Manual page 73

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are
not needed.
9. When you tum the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate waming lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of waming lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key
and tum it to the "START" position. Release
it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold
the key in the "START" position for more
than 15seconds.
NOTE:
For safety, the engine wlll not start If the
shift lever Is not In "P° or "N" Position (Auto
T/A).
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KEY POSITIONS
START
ACC
LOCK
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cyllnder
while the vehicle is In motion. The steering
wheel Is locked by removing the key.
o "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will
crank until you release the key.
NOTE:
Do not hold the key In the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds.
o "ON"
When the key is in the "ON position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be tumed on. If
the engine is not running, the key should not be
left in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.
o "ACC"
With the key in the "ACC" position, some elec-
trical accessories (radio etc.) may be operated.
o "LOCK"
The key can be removed or inserted in this
position. To protect against theft, the steering
wheel locks by removing the key.
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