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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Operating the Manual Transaxle
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has five forward gears and one reverse gear.
This shift pattern is also imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears ...
Fuel Filter
A clogged filter can limit the speed at which the vehicle may be driven, damage
the emission system and cause hard starting. If an excessive amount of foreign matter
accumulates in the fuel tank, ...
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehi ...