Maintenance – Hyundai 2012 Accent User Manual

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Maintenance

FUSES

A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.

This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-
ed in the driver’s side panel bolster, the
other in the engine compartment.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has
blown, the element inside the fuse will be
melted.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type
for lower amperage rating, cartridge type,
and multi fuse for higher amperage rat-
ings.

WARNING

- Fuse replace-

ment

• Never replace a fuse with any-

thing but another fuse of the
same rating.

• A higher capacity fuse could

cause damage and possibly a fire.

• Never install a wire or aluminum

foil instead of the proper fuse -
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wiring damage
and a possible fire.

CAUTION

Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove fuses
because it may cause a short circuit
and damage the system.

ORB072110

Normal

Blade type

Cartridge type

Multi fuse

Blown

Normal

Blown