2009 Hyundai Accent review
In a world of economic instability, any new car that can tout a sub-$10,000 starting price has a lot going for it. OK, it has exactly one thing going for it: It's cheap. But that doesn't necessarily mean a horrible driving experience — nor does it mean every trim level of said car is cheap.
That's where the Hyundai Accent fits into the marketplace. It's inexpensive, inoffensive and gets good gas mileage. While that may not sound like a ringing endorsement, the Accent holds its own in a crowded field, and that says a heck of a lot.
I tested a 2009 Accent; 2010 models are arriving at dealerships now with a few changes.
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Instrument panel overview
Instrument cluster
Light control/Turn signals
Audio controls
Horn
Driver’s front air bag
Wiper/Washer
Ignition switch*
Engine start/stop button*
Hazard warning flasher switch
Au ...
To set cruise control speed
1. Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button on the steering wheel to turn the system on.
The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must ...
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