lock Hyundai Matrix 2003 Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 6 The shift points as shown above are recom-
mended for optimum fuel economy and per- formance. SC100A1-F
RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
Shift
from-to
1-2 2-33-4 4-5 Recommended
mph (km/h)
15 (20)25 (40) 35 (55)45 (75)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle has four forward speeds and onereverse speed. It has a conventional shiftpattern as shown in the illustration. At night,with the first position of the multi-functionswitch, the appropriate symbol on the shiftpattern indicator will be illuminated accordingto the range selected. CAUTION: Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the vehicle is moving. NOTE: Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.The selector lever can be shifted free- ly.
SC090D1-F To Remove the Ignition Key
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignitionkey counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi- tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK" position.
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LOCK
ACC
ON
START

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o R (Reverse):
With the selector in this position, reverse gear will be engaged. The engine may not bestarted with the selector in this position. CAUTION: The selector must NEVER be shifted to the "R" position whilst the vehicle is in mo-tion.YC090A1-E
SELECTOR POSITIONS o P (Park):
With the selector in this position, no drive is
transmitted from the engine and the transaxle output and therefore the front wheels locked.The engine may be started with the selector inthis position.
CAUTION: The selector must NEVER be shifted to
the "P" position whilst the vehicle is in motion, otherwise serious transaxle dam-age will result.
DC110F1-E o 2 (Second Gear): With the selector in this position, first gear will be engaged from rest. The transmission willupshift to second gear depending upon thevehicle speed and throttle position. No upshiftto third or fourth will occur. The engine maynot be started with the selector in this position. CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the 2 position when the vehicle speed is in excess of 60m.p.h. DC110G2-E
o L (Low Gear):
With the selector in this position, first gear will
be engaged from rest. No upshift will occurregardless of vehicle speed and throttle open-ing. The engine may not be started with theselector in this position.
CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the "L" posi-
tion when the vehicle speed is in excess of 50 m.p.h.
DC110E1-E o D (Drive): With the selector in this position, first gear will be engaged from rest and the transmissionwill automatically upshift to second, third andfourth depending upon the vehicle speed,throttle position and the position of the over-drive switch. The engine may not be startedwith the selector in this position.
DC110D1-E o N (Neutral): With the selector in this position, no gear is selected and no drive is transmitted from theengine. The engine may be started with theselector in this position. CAUTION: Do not coast with the selector at the "N" position.
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NOTE:
o The brake pedal should be depressed when shifting from NEUTRAL to a for- ward or reverse gear.
o The brake pedal fully depressed in or- der to move the shift lever from the "P"(Park) position to any of the other posi-tions.
o It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", "D", "2", "L" position.
For optimum fuel economy, accelerate grad-ually. The transaxle will automatically shift tothe second, third and overdrive gears.

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OVERDRIVE SWITCH
The overdrive switch prevents the transaxle
upshifting higher than third gear when the switch is turned "OFF". The transaxle will startfrom rest in first gear and upshift to secondand third gear depending upon the roadspeedand throttle opening but will not upshift tofourth gear. When the overdrive switch isturned "ON", the transaxle will start from restin first gear and will upshift, depending uponroadspeed and throttle opening to second,third and fourth gear. Therefore, when theoverdrive switch is turned "OFF", the transaxleperforms as a three speed unit and the over-drive warning light located in the instrumentcluster will be illuminated. When the overdriveswitch is turned "ON", the transaxle functionsas a fully automatic four speed unit with themaximum fuel economy potential of the ve-hicle being realized. o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade
with the accelerator pedal. This can causethe transmission to overheat. Always usethe brake pedal or parking brake.
SC140A1-E EFFECTIVE BRAKING Braking system performance and friction ma- terial life are greatly affected by the drivingstyle adopted. The following suggestions aremade to assist in achieving the best resultsfrom the braking system.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead
in order that heavy braking may be avoided.
o When descending long gradients, use the engine to assist in retarding the vehicle to minimize the possibility of brake fade oc-curring.
o When trailer towing, ensure that the trailer brakes function correctly and use enginebraking to assist the vehicle braking system.
o Use only genuine Hyundai replacement brake pads and shoes to ensure consis-tent friction characteristics and wear rates.
o After driving through deep water (e.g. fording), the brakes may become wet andperformance reduced. Always check brakeefficiency after emerging from the waterand dry the brakes by lightly depressingthe brake pedal several times whilst driv-ing slowly.
o Apply the parking brake only when the vehicle is at rest.
o Since the power assistance provided by the brake servo is derived from the engine,coasting with the engine turned off or tow-ing of the vehicle with the engine turned offwill result in greatly increased pedal pres-sures being required to stop the vehicle. SC140B1-E
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (Not all models)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is de-
signed to prevent wheel lock-up during sud- den braking or on hazardous road surfaces.The ABS control module monitors the wheelspeed and controls the pressure applied toeach brake. Thus, in emergency situations oron slick roads, ABS will increase vehicle con-trol during braking.
NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may beheard in the engine compartment whilstbraking. These conditions are normal andindicate that the anti-lock brake system isfunctioning properly.
WARNING:ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
proper or dangerous driving maneuvers.Even though vehicle control is improvedduring emergency braking, always maintaina safe distance between you and objectsahead. Vehicle speeds should always bereduced during extreme road conditions.
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TCS ON Mode In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. NOTE:
1) Turn off the engine. Then restart the engine, and the TCS mode will auto- matically turn "ON".
2) When the traction control is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsationin the vehicle. This is only the effect ofbrake control and indicates nothingunusual. C300D02O-GAT
Indicator and Warning
The indicator should illuminate when the igni-tion key is turned to "ON" or "START", butshould go out after three seconds. If the indicator does not illuminate, have it checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Should there be any unusual conditions in the device, TCS illuminates as a warning.If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a safeplace and stop the engine. Then, start the engine again to check if the TCS indicator goes out. If the indicator remains lit even after the engine has been started, have your carchecked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. NOTE: When TCS illuminates, traction control is automatically deactivated for safety.
Driving hints
TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure
to decelerate the car sufficiently before enter-ing curves.
CAUTION: When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP con-
trol has been activated. It also means that the road is slippery or your car is acceler-ating excessively. In this situation, releasefoot pressure from the accelerator pedaland maintain moderate speed.
WARNING: Traction control is only a driving aid; all
normal precautions for driving in inclem- ent weather and on slippery driving sur-faces should be observed. 3) When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however,this is only the sound of traction controlbeing checked.
4) When moving out of the mud or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedalmay not cause the engine speed toincrease.
The braking distance for cars equippedwith an anti-lock braking system may belonger than for those without it in thefollowing road conditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
o Driving with tyre chains installed.
o Driving on roads where the road sur- face is pitted or has different surface height.
These roads should be driven at reducedspeeds. The safety features of an ABSequipped vehicle should not be tested byhigh speed driving or cornering. This couldendanger the safety of yourself or others.
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BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (BTCS) (Not all models)
On slippery road surfaces, the traction control
system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car toaccelerate. It also provides sufficient drivingforce and steering performance as the carturns at accelerated speeds. SLIP Control
Limits the drive wheels from spinning exces-
sively during starting or while making acceler- ated turns on slippery roads to avoid losingthe driving force of the front wheels.

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2- 12 NOTE: Never allow undiluted screen washer fluid additive to spill upon the paintwork or useengine coolant anti-freeze since damage tothe paintwork may result.
o When driving in extreme conditions, the windscreen wiper blades may fail to clearthe screen properly due to the formation ofice upon the blade edge. It will therefore benecessary to periodically remove such iceto restore their efficiency.
o If the power operated door mirrors become frozen, attempts to adjust these may dam-age the mechanism.
o The formation of snow or ice built up inside the wheel arches may interfere with theroad wheels or steering mechanism. Insuch instances, unusual noises or an in-crease in steering effort may result. There-fore, ensure that the wheel arches arechecked periodically and any accumulatedsnow or ice removed.
o It is advisable to carry emergency equip- ment including, torch, shovel, tow rope,blankets etc., if a journey is to be under-taken into areas of severe road conditions.
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Door Locks
Should the door lock mechanism becomefrozen, a proprietary lock de-icer should beused. Alternatively, warming the door keymay thaw the door lock. However, the keyshould be handled carefully to avoid burningthe fingers. Never attempt to thaw a frozen door lock using hot water, since the water will eventu-ally freeze and compound the problem. NOTE: The proper temperature for using the im-mobilizer key is from -40°F to 176°F (-40°Cto 80°C). If you heat the immobilizer keyover 176°F (80°C) to open the frozen lock,it may cause damage to the transponderin its head.
SC170E1-E Windscreen Washers and Wipers The windscreen washer bottle should be filled
with a solution of water and a proprietary winter screen wash additive. The windscreenwipers should not be used if the blades arefrozen to the windscreen or if they are cov-ered with snow, before this is removed.
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Electrical System
Winter conditions impose severe demandsupon vehicle electrical systems, particularlythe charging circuit. The battery condition andperformance along with the alternator perfor-mance and drive belt condition should bechecked prior to the onset of winter. ZC170C1-E Anti-freeze/Corrosion inhibitorThe cooling system must always contain an Ethylene-Glycol based anti-freeze solution.The system is filled during manufacture withsolution of the correct strength which shouldbe checked before the onset of winter andadjusted or changed as required. NOTE: The anti-freeze solution contains a corro-sion inhibitor to prevent degradation of thealuminum castings contained within theengine. Therefore, never, drain the systemand refill with water only. In addition, anti-freeze solution must ALWAYS be used in vehicles fitted with air conditioning,to prevent the heater matrix from freezing andsubsequently bursting with the refrigerationsystem in use.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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CHANGING A FLAT TYRE
It is of the utmost importance that care is exercised when changing road wheels. En-sure that the parking brake is set and that thegear shift lever is in reverse (P, if the vehiclehas automatic transaxle).
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Wheel Cap (Not all models)
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1. Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip of the
screwdriver to avoid scratching.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the groove of the wheel cap and pry gently to remove the wheel cap.
3. Change the flat tyre. HFC4023
Groove
BossGroove
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IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE If a puncture occurs whilst driving the vehicle:
1. Bring the car to rest as soon as it is safe to do so and with the minimum amount of braking required which will assist in main-taining the maximum amount of control.The vehicle should be parked whereverpossible upon firm level ground to facilitatewheel changing.
SD050A2-E SPARE WHEEL (Not all models) The spare wheel is stored under the luggage compartment floor and is accessed from withinthe luggage compartment by lifting the carpetand the floor panel. To remove the spare wheel, unscrew the retainer, rotating this in an anti clockwisedirection and lift out the wheel. To replace thewheel, screw the retainer by hand until tighthaving located the wheel in the luggage com-partment floor well. The inflation pressure ofthe spare wheel should be checked at leastmonthly and whenever the wheel is fitted tothe vehicle.
Spare Tyre Pressure
Type Inflation Pressure Full Size210 kPa (30 psi)
2. If the vehicle is creating a hazard and the
road conditions do not permit the wheel to be changed safely, assistance should besought.
3. Passengers must not be allowed to remain inside the vehicle during wheel changing.If a puncture occurs whilst the vehicle is ona motorway, the passengers should takerefuge on the motorway embankment toavoid the possibility of injury occurringshould the vehicle be struck by othermotorway traffic.
4. Wheel changing should be performed ac- cording to the following instructions.

3-5
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Remove the spare wheel and take out the
jack and tool bag from the luggage room.
NOTE: The jack is equipped on the underside of
the luggage mat in the vehicle. Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite
from the flat tyre to prevent the vehicle from rolling when the car is raised on the jack.
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1. Obtain Spare Tyre and Tool SD070D1-E
2. Block the Wheel SD070E1-E 3. Loosen Wheel Nuts The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly
before raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn the wheel brace counterclockwise. Ensurethat the wheel brace socket is seated properlyon the nut and that it cannot slip. Do notremove the nuts at this stage.
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4. Put the Jack in Place
The base of the jack should be placed on firm,
level ground. The jack should be positionedas shown in the drawing.
4. Reinstall the wheel cap by fitting the boss of
the wheel cap in the groove of the wheel,
hitting the centre of the wheel cap with hand.
Flat tyre
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3-6 WARNING: It is important that the faces of the wheel and hub are clean prior to installing thewheel. The prescence of dirt or other mat-ter in the wheel or hub faces could result inthe wheel nuts becoming loose whilst thevehicle is being driven. SD070I1-E
7. Re-install Wheel Nuts
Fit the wheel nuts onto the studs and tighten with the wheel brace.
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5. Raising the Car SD070H1-E 6. Changing Wheels
After inserting a wrench bar into the wheel nut
wrench, install the wrench bar into the jack as shown in the drawing. To raise the vehicle, turnthe wheel nut wrench clockwise. As the jackbegins to raise the vehicle, double check that itis properly positioned and will not slip. If the jackis on soft ground or sand, it may be necessaryto place a stout piece of timber under the baseof the jack to prevent it from sinking. Raise the car high enough so that the fully
inflated spare wheel can be installed.
WARNING: Do not get under the car when it is support-
ed by the jack! The jack is solely designed for wheel changing and is not intended tosupport the vehicle for other purposes. Theuse of purpose designed supports is neces-sary whilst the vehicle is raised and theoperator is required to get underneath. Using the wheel brace, remove the nuts andslide the wheel off the hub and wheel studs.Lie the wheel flat to prevent it from rolling.Ensure that the faces of the wheel and hubare clean. Position the spare wheel over thestuds and slide it up to the hub.
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Wrench bar
Wheel nut wrench

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts
Lower the car to the ground turning the wheel
nut wrench counterclockwise. When the ve- hicle is firmly on the ground, remove the jackand tighten the wheel nuts securely. At thefirst available opportunity, the wheel nut torqueshould be checked with a suitable torquewrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft) SD070K1-E AFTER CHANGING WHEELS
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VEHICLE TOWING OR RECOVERY
The pressure of the spare tyre should be checked at the first available opportunity. Ifany doubt exists as to the tyre pressure, thevehicle should be driven slowly to the nearestservice station and the tyre pressure checkedand adjusted as required. If the valve cap is lost from any of the valves, a replacement should be obtained and fittedat the first available opportunity. The valvecap prevents the ingress of dirt which maycause the valve to stick and therefore leakand is part of the valve sealing function. Ensure that the spare wheel, jack and wheel nut wrench as well tools are correctly locatedin the boot of the vehicle to prevent damageand noise. CAUTION:
An incorrect tow or recovery could result
in serious damage to the vehicle. If anydamage to the suspension, steering ortransaxle is apparent or suspected, a tow-ing ambulance must be used.
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o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
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3-8 The vehicle may be towed by the conven-
tional method using the towing eye at the front of the vehicle as an attachment point. Inaddition, a suspended tow with or without anambulance may be used with either the frontor the rear wheels being suspended, providedthe above caution is observed. In addition, the following points must be noted:
o If towing by conventional means, the ignition key must be at the "ACC" posi- tion, otherwise the steering lock will beactivated.
o Because the brake system and steering system power assistance is derived fromthe engine, the amount of effort re-quired to stop or steer the vehicle willbe greater than normal. o If a suspended tow is being given to the
rear, the ignition key must be at the"ACC" position since the steering lockis not designed to withstand the forcerequired to hold the front wheels straightduring the tow.
o The vehicle must not be towed with the front wheels on the ground for morethan thirty miles.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
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Automatic Transaxle Vehicle
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
The vehicle may be towed by the conven- tional method using the towing eye at the frontof the vehicle as an attachment point. In addition, a suspended tow may be given to the front of the vehicle without an ambulance.In the event of a suspended tow being givento the rear of the vehicle, the use of anambulance is imperative. D120A01A-EAT
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
Information about the key of immobilizer sys-tem will be found on page 1-2.
CAUTION: The following restriction must be observed in order to avoid serious damage to thetransaxle . The vehicle must never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. The vehicle must not be towed until transaxle fluid has been added to bringthe level up to the "HOT" marking on thedipstick. (The level will need to be reducedagain after towing). The vehicle must not be towed at speeds faster than 25 mph. or distances greaterthan fifty miles. The general points regard-ing the steering lock etc. described in thepreceding section (Manual transaxle ve-hicle) should be observed.
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Manual Transaxle Vehicle
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE WITH NO DAMAGE
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