warning Hyundai Matrix 2003 Owner's Manual

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe vehicle sidelights and headlights are op-
erated by rotating the end of the turn signal switch barrel. To operate the parking lights,rotating the switch to the first detent withignition switch at the "OFF" position will causethe lights to illuminate. To operate the head-lights, the turn signal switch barrel should berotated to the second detent. The headlightswill only operate when the ignition switch is atthe "On" position. If the ignition switch isturned to the "Off" position, only the parkinglights will function. Parking light auto cut (Not all models)
If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF"
after driving, the parking light will automati- cally shut "OFF" when the driver's door isopened.
To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn
the ignition key to the "ON" position.
B340C01FC-EAT LIGHTING SWITCH
SB220A1-E
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH Turn Signal Operation
To signal an intention to turn right, the switch
lever should be pressed down. To signal an intention to turn left, the switch lever should bepushed upwards. In both instances, the turnsignal lights on one side of the car will flash andthe warning light located in the instrumentcluster will flash in sympathy. Upon completionof the manoeuvre, the lever will, under normalcircumstances, return to the "Off" position.However, if the manoeuvre involved only asmall movement of the steering wheel, thesignal may need to be cancelled manually. Ifeither turn signal indicator flashes more rapidlythan normal or refuses to flash at all, a mal-function of the turn signal system may exist. SB220B1-E Lane Change Signal To indicate an intention to change lanes, moving the lever slightly towards the directionof the relevant turn signal will cause the turnsignal lights to flash. When the lever is re-leased, it will return to the "off" position.
3. DRIVE TIME
Drive time symbol
Drive timeHFC2054
o This mode indicates the drive time trav- elled since the last drive time reset.
o Pressing the reset switch for more than 1 second, when the drive time is being dis- played, clears the drive time to zero. B340C01FC-D
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB240A1-E
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever it becomes necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location. The hazard warn-ing system is operated by depressing theswitch at which time all turn signal lights willflash simultaneously and the turn signal warn-ing lights located within the instrument clusterwill flash simultaneously.
The hazard warning system may be turned off
by depressing the switch again.
B350C01FC-DAT Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation To use the intermittent wiper feature, place
the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the switch in this position, the interval betweenwipes can be varied from approximately 1 to18 seconds by turning the interval adjusterbarrel.
Mist Wiper Operation If a single wipe is desired in mist, push the windscreen wiper and washer control leverupwards. B350A01O-AAT
Tail Gate Wiper And Washer Switch
1. :The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the rear window and the wiper oper- ates while the rear window wiper barrelis placed in this position.
2.OFF
3.INT :To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the rear window wiper barrel in the "INT" position.
4.ON :When the point indicates "ON", the rear window wiper operates continu-ously.
B350B02O-DAG
B350C01O-DAG
B350D01O-DAG
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The drink holder is used for holding cups or cans.To use the passenger's drink holder, push thedrink holder and pull it entirely. WARNING: Do not place objects other than cups or drinks in the drink holder. Such objectscan be thrown out in the event of a suddenstop or an accident, possibly injuring thepassengers in the vehicle.
B450A01FC-EAT DRINK HOLDER (Not all models)
B450B01FC-EAT
REAR SEAT DRINK HOLDER (Not all models)
The drink holder is located on the rear main
console for holding cups or cans. The drink holder can be used by pushing the knob onthe rear main console downward and thenreleasing it.
CAUTION:
o To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drink holder, located in the rear con-sole, is closed before folding the rearseatback and seat cushion.
o Place the drink holder in its original position while not in use.
HFC2097-D
Driver's Passenger's
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B611A01FC-EAT REAR SEAT ARM REST (Not all models)
This arm rest is located in the centre of the
rear seat back with box.
The drink holder in the box can be used by
opening the lid of the arm rest.
WARNING:
o Do not place objects other than cups or cans in the drink holder. Such objects can be thrown out in the event of asudden stop or an accident, possiblyinjuring the passengers in the vehicle.
o Be careful not to injure your fingers when you open the lid of the arm rest.
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SB330C1-E Tilting the Sunroof System The sunroof can be tilted and closed by de-
pressing the button indicated. Release the button when the sunroof reaches the up posi-tion.
NOTE: The sunroof should not be opened when
water or standing rain is on the roof panel. Driving the vehicle for a short distance willallow the water to disperse naturally atwhich point the sunroof may be opened.
2. Turn the hexagonal bolts with a socketwrench counterclockwise to remove thefront overhead console.
3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench pro- vided with the vehicle into the socket. Thiswrench can be found in the vehicle's lug-gage room or glove box.
B460D01FC-EAT
Manual Operation of Sunroof
HFC1036
If the sunroof fails to operate:
1. Remove the rectangular plastic interior light lens in the front overhead console.
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4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or counterclockwise to close.
CAUTION:
o Do not open the sunroof in severe cold
temperature or when it is covered with ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may have accumulated on the guide rails.
WARNING:
o Ensure that the sunroof and guide rails are clear of obstructions before closing the sunroof and ensure that nothingmay become entrapped between thesunroof panel and the vehicle bodywhilst the sunroof is being closed.
o Do not stand up or extend any portion of your body out of the opening whilstthe vehicle is moving.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe interior courtesy light has a button of three positions. The three positions are:
oDR In the "DR" position, the interior courtesy light comes on when any door is opened regard-less of the ignition key position. The light goesout when the door is closed.
oON In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.
o OFF In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all times even though a door is open.
SB340B1-E Interior Light
B490A01E
With Sunroof
Without Sunroof
B490B01E
B491A02F-EAT
SPECTACLE CASE (Not all models)
HXDOM241
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console. Push the end of the cover to open the spec-
tacle case.
WARNING: Do not open the spectacle case whilst the
vehicle is moving. The rear view mirror of the vehicle can be blocked by an openspectacle case.
B480A01E-EAT INTERIOR LIGHT Map Light The two map lights are located at each side of the interior light. The lights may be operated by depressing the switch to turn on the light and pressing againto turn off the light. This light produces a spotbeam for convenient use as a map light atnight or as a personal light for the driver or thepassenger.
B480A01EB480B01E
With Sunroof Without Sunroof

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B500A01A-EAT GLOVE BOX WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury, the glove box lid must be kept closed whilst the vehicle is in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull the glove box
release lever. The multi box may be opened by pulling it out
by its grip.
It is used for storing small commodities. If the multi box is removed, the fuse box for
the lights and other electrical accessories will be exposed. B500B02E-GAT
MULTI BOX
HFC2095-DHFC2058-D
HFC2011-D
B510B01FC-EAT
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR Electric Type
The outside rear view mirror can be adjusted
in any direction to give the maximum rear view vision.
The remote control outside rear view mirror
switch controls the adjustments for passengerside door mirror. To adjust the position of either mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the "L" (or "R") position to activate the adjustable mechanism for the adjusting door mirror.
2. Now, adjust mirror angle by depressing the appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.

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SB360C1-F FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push
them towards the rear.
The outside rear view mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in restricted areas.
WARNING: Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and anaccident causing death, serious injury orproperty damage.
B510D01E
CAUTION:
o Do not leave the switch on for an unneces-sary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could cause permanent damage. To remove any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth orapproved deicer.
o Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the passen-ger side rear view mirror. It is a convexmirror with a curved surface, any ob-jects seen in this mirror are closer thanthey appear.
B510C01FC-D
B510D01HP-EAT
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER (Not all models)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster. To heat the outside rearview mirror glass,push in the switch for the rear window de-froster. The rearview mirror glass will be heatedfor defrosting or defogging and will give youimproved rear vision in inclement weatherconditions. Push the switch again to turn theheater off. The outside rearview mirror heaterautomatically turns itself off after 20 minutes. HFC2080-D

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PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake must always be set when
the vehicle is to be left unattended. When the parking brake is applied, and the ignition keyis at the "ON" position, the parking brakewarning light will be illuminated. Before drivingthe vehicle, the parking brake must be fullyreleased and the warning light extinguished.
o To set the parking brake, apply the foot brake and pull the parking brake lever up with the button depressed. Release thebutton when the brake is fully applied.
o To release the parking brake, apply the foot brake and pull up the parking brakelever slightly. Depress the button and lowerthe lever.
SB370A1-E INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR The interior mirror is of the day/night type to enable the glare of headlights from followingvehicles to be eliminated during night timedriving. The tab located at the bottom of the mirror should be set to the position nearest thewindscreen for normal day time driving, andflipped towards the rear of the vehicle toeliminate glare during night time driving. Toadjust the field of vision, the mirror may bemoved by hand upon the mounting. NOTE: The mirror should always be adjusted priorto setting the vehicle in motion.
B530A01FC-DB550A01FC
B520A01E
B550A01S-DAT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop-
lights on either side of the car, the highmounted rear stoplight in the centre of the rearwindow or inserted in the rear spoiler also
lights when the brakes are applied.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTB820A01FC-GAT
ACCESSORY TRAY
HFC2071-D
B500D07O-EAT POWER OUTLET (Not all models)
HFC2042-D
These supply 12V electric power to operate electric accessories or equipment only whenthe key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position. CAUTION: Do not use electric accessories or equip-ment other than the Hyundai genuineparts in the socket.
The accessory tray may be opened by push-ing the knob sidewards and releasing slowlyit. It is used for storing small commodities.
B810A01FC-GAT
FOLD-UP TRAY
For your convenience, it may be used as a
table holding a book, cup or can.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the fold-up tray should be place its original positionwhile the vehicle is moving.
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B570A01FC-EAT BONNET RELEASE Pull the release lever inside the vehicle to unlatch the bonnet. At the front of the vehicle,push the safety catch lever sidewards asshown and raise the bonnet by hand. Supportthe bonnet by means of the bonnet prop.Before closing the bonnet, ensure that theprop is correctly stowed. Lower the bonnet byhand to a position of approximately 30cm fromthe closed position and allow the bonnet todrop. Do not attempt to close the bonnet bylowering the panel to the closed position andpressing upon the panel work since this mayresult in damage to the panel.
CAUTION:Ensure that the bonnet prop has beenremoved prior to closing the bonnet. Al-ways check to ensure that the bonnet haslatched prior to setting the vehicle in mo-tion. WARNING: The bonnet prop must be correctly in- serted into the panel to prevent the possi-bility of injury arising from the bonnetfalling.
HFC2019
HFC2018-D
SB440A1-E REMOTE FUEL FILLER LID RELEASE (Not all models) The fuel filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel filler lidrelease. NOTE: If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly orpush on the lid to break the ice and releasethe lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary,spray around the lid with an approveddeicer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze)or move the vehicle to a warm place andallow the ice to melt.
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