Safety
The Accent comes with a number of standard safety features we haven't seen in this class. Chief among them is standard stability control, which is required by law on all 2012 models but isn't present on many subcompacts currently on sale, even as an option. Active front head restraints and side-impact and side curtain airbags are also standard.
The Accent has not yet been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, noise may be produced from
the audio equipment. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment.
In such a case, use the cellu ...
Emission control system
The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty.
Please see the warranty information contained in the Owner’s Handbook & Warranty
Information booklet in yo ...
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND
The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched
squealing or scraping noise when new pads are needed. The sound may come and go
or be heard all the time when the veh ...