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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Adjusting Your Seat Belt
WARNING:
You should place the lap belt portion as low as possible and snugly across
your hips, not on your waist. If the lap belt is located too high on your waist,
it may increase the chance o ...
Air bag warning label (if equipped)
Air bag warning labels, some required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), are attached to alert the driver and passengers of potential
risks of the air bag syst ...
Do not operate the engine
within the tachometer's RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage.
Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats,
re ...