2003 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual - Page 64

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B530A01A-AAT B550A01S-GAT B570A03A-GAT 1- 51 PARKING BRAKE HIGH-MOUNTED (If Installed) REAR STOP LIGHT HOOD RELEASE HLC3024 HLC2017 HLC2124 Always engage the parking brake before leaving the car. This also turns on the parking brake indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or "START" position. Before driving away, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and the indicator light is off. o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever up as far as possible. o To release the parking brake, pull up the lever and press the thumb button. Then, while holding the button in, lower the brake lever. In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, the high mounted rear stop light in the center of the rear window or inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the brakes are applied. 1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood. 2. Push the safety catch lever to the left and lift the hood. 3. Hold the hood open with the support rod. Before closing the hood, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.