just go a 2013 Accent GLS!!

Bullonparade85 · 01-01-2013, 07:21 PM

Purchased a 2013 Accent GLS with premium package in marathon blue on sunday, and so far i love it!! Not my first hyundai my wife has a 2013 elantra. Both cars are of great quality and are great on gas. My only complaint about the accent is when i turn on the headlights the instrument cluster dims, this doesnt happen in my wifes elantra. Other than that the accent is a very good car!!

erik93203 · 01-01-2013, 09:18 PM

welcome.
10 years and/or 100k mils warranty!!
the headlight dims when i higher my driver window.

quick question, do u have the sunroof?

SteveU · 01-02-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullonparade85

Purchased a 2013 Accent GLS with premium package in marathon blue on sunday, and so far i love it!! Not my first hyundai my wife has a 2013 elantra. Both cars are of great quality and are great on gas. My only complaint about the accent is when i turn on the headlights the instrument cluster dims, this doesnt happen in my wifes elantra. Other than that the accent is a very good car!!

Rotate the wheel by the eco & traction control buttons all the way up & it will minimize the amount it dims when you turn on your headlights. I tend to turn mine all the way dim at night because the blue light coming off the stereo is distracting & turn it up during the day if I'm running the lights.

Bullonparade85 · 01-02-2013, 12:56 AM

No sunroof... It's turned all the way up. Just seems odd because my wife's elantra doesn't do that. I like the gauges bright, guess ill just have to get used to it. I came from a 2002 sentra se-r spec v, so there is a power deficit with the accent but its not too bad. The ride comfort extra amenities and the mpg more than make up for it!! Ordered LED lights for the map, dome, and trunk. Can't wait to get them and instal them!!

jwt873 · 01-02-2013, 08:39 AM

Congratulations on the new wheels... Welcome to the forum!!

Strange on the dash lights... I've never owned a car that didn't dim the dash when the headlights came on. (I have three other vehicles right now and they all do it.). I've even installed a couple of aftermarket stereos that had a wire you connected to the dash light wiring so the stereo display would dim when you turned the lights on.

And to SteveU .. You can turn off the radio light by tapping the little 'Disp' button to the right of the CD slot.. It saves having a blue flashlight pointed at your eyes when you're on a dark highway at night with no street lights.

2012AccentSE · 01-02-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullonparade85

Purchased a 2013 Accent GLS with premium package in marathon blue on sunday, and so far i love it!! Not my first hyundai my wife has a 2013 elantra. Both cars are of great quality and are great on gas. My only complaint about the accent is when i turn on the headlights the instrument cluster dims, this doesnt happen in my wifes elantra. Other than that the accent is a very good car!!

Welcome to the forum!

The dash dims a little to prevent glare at night. Funny how you like the dash brighter than it is. I find it very bright at times and need to rotate the wheel down in dark areas haha

SteveU · 01-02-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jwt873

Congratulations on the new wheels... Welcome to the forum!!

And to SteveU .. You can turn off the radio light by tapping the little 'Disp' button to the right of the CD slot.. It saves having a blue flashlight pointed at your eyes when you're on a dark highway at night with no street lights.

Sweet, will make the hour+ drive on the highway at night much more pleasant

Bullonparade85 · 01-03-2013, 10:16 PM

My dash lights didn't turn on during the day in my sentra and it has red gauges, always seemed kind of dim to me. Lovedy wife's elantra for the fact the gauges are so bright. Hopefully someone finds a way to change the brightness for the accent. Ordered LED map, some, trunk, and license plate lights. Also ordered mud guards, still debating if I should look into the rear cup holders. Can't wait to install all that stuff!!!

fremaochris · 01-04-2013, 06:14 AM

I have three other vehicles right now and they all do it.

Bullonparade85 · 01-05-2013, 01:21 AM

Guess it's just something ill have to get used to. Oh well!! Got my license plate LED's today from percision LED. They are great very white nor like the cheap ones on eBay that have a blue tint to them. Looks like the stock ones from a Lexus.

01-01-2013, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bullonparade85 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California Drive 2013 Accent GLS Posts: 35	just go a 2013 Accent GLS!! Purchased a 2013 Accent GLS with premium package in marathon blue on sunday, and so far i love it!! Not my first hyundai my wife has a 2013 elantra. Both cars are of great quality and are great on gas. My only complaint about the accent is when i turn on the headlights the instrument cluster dims, this doesnt happen in my wifes elantra. Other than that the accent is a very good car!!

01-01-2013, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
erik93203 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bakersfield Ca Drives Accent GLS Posts: 229	welcome. 10 years and/or 100k mils warranty!! the headlight dims when i higher my driver window. quick question, do u have the sunroof?

01-02-2013, 12:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bullonparade85 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California Drive 2013 Accent GLS Posts: 35	No sunroof... It's turned all the way up. Just seems odd because my wife's elantra doesn't do that. I like the gauges bright, guess ill just have to get used to it. I came from a 2002 sentra se-r spec v, so there is a power deficit with the accent but its not too bad. The ride comfort extra amenities and the mpg more than make up for it!! Ordered LED lights for the map, dome, and trunk. Can't wait to get them and instal them!!

01-02-2013, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
jwt873 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Woodlands, Manitoba, Canada Drives a 2012 Accent GLS Sedan. Posts: 425	Congratulations on the new wheels... Welcome to the forum!! Strange on the dash lights... I've never owned a car that didn't dim the dash when the headlights came on. (I have three other vehicles right now and they all do it.). I've even installed a couple of aftermarket stereos that had a wire you connected to the dash light wiring so the stereo display would dim when you turned the lights on. And to SteveU .. You can turn off the radio light by tapping the little 'Disp' button to the right of the CD slot.. It saves having a blue flashlight pointed at your eyes when you're on a dark highway at night with no street lights.

01-03-2013, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bullonparade85 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California Drive 2013 Accent GLS Posts: 35	My dash lights didn't turn on during the day in my sentra and it has red gauges, always seemed kind of dim to me. Lovedy wife's elantra for the fact the gauges are so bright. Hopefully someone finds a way to change the brightness for the accent. Ordered LED map, some, trunk, and license plate lights. Also ordered mud guards, still debating if I should look into the rear cup holders. Can't wait to install all that stuff!!!

01-04-2013, 06:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
fremaochris Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Denver, CO gadfd Posts: 2	I have three other vehicles right now and they all do it.

01-05-2013, 01:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bullonparade85 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California Drive 2013 Accent GLS Posts: 35	Guess it's just something ill have to get used to. Oh well!! Got my license plate LED's today from percision LED. They are great very white nor like the cheap ones on eBay that have a blue tint to them. Looks like the stock ones from a Lexus.

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