warning Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Manual

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B260M01A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approachingempty. When it comes on, you should add fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on orwith the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter. B260F01A-AAT High Beam Indicator
Light
The high beam indicator light comes on whenever the headlights are switched to the high beam or flash position.B260K01B-GAT Tail Gate Open Warning
Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed. B260L01A-GAT Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.
B260G01A-AAT Low Oil Pressure
Warning Light
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run- ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on, then go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine isrunning, there may be a serious malfunction. If this happens, stop the car assoon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oilto the proper level and start the engine again. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn theengine off immediately. In any in- stance where the oil light stays on when the engine is running, theengine should be checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.
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B260N02FC-GAT Malfunction Indicator
Light (If installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas relatedcomponent, and the system is not functioning properly so that the ex- haust gas regulation values are notsatisfied. This light will illuminate when the ignition key is tuned to the "ON" position, and will go out after the en-gine start. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, takeyour car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.
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B260P02Y-GAT ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System indicator will come on and then go offin a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the key isturned to the "ON" position, this indi- cates that there may be a problem with the ABS.If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normal brakingsystem will still be operational, but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:
If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or come on while driving, there may be a problemwith E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force Distribution). If this occurs, avoid sudden stopsand have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible.
B265A01FC-GAT Fuel Filter Warning Light
(Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the engine has started and goes off after a few seconds. If it lights up while the engineis running, it indicates that water has accumulated inside the fuel filter. If this happens, remove the water from thefuel filter. (Refer to "6-33 page")

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B900A01A-GAT LIGHTS ON WARNING SOUND (If Installed) The warning chime sounds when the tail lights are on and the driver sidedoor is open. This prevents the battery from discharging by warning you when the car is left with the tail lights on. Thechime sounds until the tail lights are turned off. B270B02O-GAT PARKING START WARNING SOUND (If installed) If the vehicle is driven at 10km/h(6mph) for more than 2~3 seconds, the warn- ing chime will sound continuously when the parking brake engaged.B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing or scraping noise when new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all thetime when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Exces-sive rotor damage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immediately.
B950A01E-GAT REAR FOG AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND (If Installed) The rear fog audible warning chime sounds when the rear fog lights are onand the door in driver side is open.
B260S01B-GAT
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator
Light (Diesel Engine)
The indicator light illuminates amberwhen the ignition switch is placed atthe "ON" position. The engine can be started after the pre-heat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varieswith the water temperature, air tem- perature and battery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is com- pleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, andthen to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again.

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B280A01A-AAT FUEL GAUGE The needle on the gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. B290A02E-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA- TURE GAUGE
HFC2045 HFC2101
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine cool- ant is under pressure and coulderupt and cause severe burns. Wait until the engine is cool before re- moving the radiator cap. The needle on the engine coolant tem-perature gauge should stay in themiddle between "H" and "C". If it moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over and stop as soon as possible and turnoff the engine. Then open the hood and after the engine has cooled, check the coolant level and the water pumpdrive belt. If you suspect cooling sys- tem trouble, have your cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer as soonas possible.
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B350A01O-AAT Tail Gate Wiper And Washer Switch
1. :The washer fluid will be sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper operates while the rearwindow wiper barrel is placed in this position.
2.OFF
3.INT : To use the intermittent wiper
feature, place the rear windowwiper barrel in the "INT" posi-tion.
4.ON : When the point indicates "ON",
the rear window wiper operatescontinuously.
B350D01FC
B370A01A-AAT The hazard warning system should be used whenever you find it necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location.When you must make such an emer- gency stop, always pull off the road as far as possible.The hazard warning lights are turned on by pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all turn signal lights toblink. The hazard warning lights will operate even though the key is not in the ignition.To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the switch a second time. HFC2078
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
B350C01FC-GAT Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation (If installed) To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the switch in this posi- tion, the interval between wipes can bevaried from approximately 1 to 18 sec- onds by turning the interval adjuster barrel. B350C01FC

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66DRINK HOLDERPARKING BRAKE
B530A01A-AAT Always engage the parking brake be- fore leaving the car. This also turns on the parking brake indicator light whenthe key is in the "ON" or "START" position. Before driving away, be sure that the parking brake is fully releasedand 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 but- ton in, lower the brake lever. B530A01FCB450B01FC-GAT Rear drink holder (If Installed) The rear drink holder is located on the rear main console for holding cups. The drink holder can be used by push- ing the knob on the rear main consoledownward and then releasing it.
HFC2098
CAUTION:
o To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drinkholder, located in the rear console, is closed be- fore folding the rear seatback andseat cushion.
o Place the drink holder in its origi-
nal position while not in use.
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B450A01FC-GAT Front drink holder (If Installed) The front drink holder is used for hold- ing cups.To use the passenger's drink holder, push the drink holder and pull it en- tirely. HFC2097
Driver's Passenger's
WARNING:
Do not place objects other thancups or cans on the drink holder. Such objects can be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop or anaccident, possibly injuring the pas- sengers in the vehicle.

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B460B02E-AAT OPERATING THE SUNROOF SYSTEMOpening or Closing the Sunroof
HFC2021
The sunroof can be only electrically opened or closed. To open or to close, press and hold the button located inthe front overhead console. Release the button when the sunroof reaches the desired position.
SUNROOF
B470A02S-AAT SUNSHADE The sunshade can be opened and closed by sliding it forward or rearward when the sunroof is closed. The sun- shade will be open automatically whenthe sunroof is opened, but it must be closed manually.
B460A01S-AAT (If installed) The sunroof can be operated with the ignition key in the "ON" position
B470A01FCREAR SEAT ARM REST
B611A02FC-AAT (If Installed) The rear seat arm rest is located in the center of the rear seat back with a storage box. The drink holder in the box can be usedby opening the lid of the arm rest. B610A01FC
WARNING:
o Do not place objects other than cups or cans on the drink holder. Such objects can be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop oran accident, possibly injuring the passengers in the vehicle.
o Be careful not to injure your fin-
gers when you open the lid of thearm rest.
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WARNING:
Never adjust the sunshade while driving.

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B460D01FC-GAT Manual Operation of Sunroof
If the sunroof does not electrically op- erate:
1. Remove the rectangular plastic in- terior light lens in the front overhead console. HFC1036B460C02S-AAT Tilting the Sunroof The sunroof can be tilted by pushing the "UP" button with the sunroof closed. Release the button when the sunroof reaches the desired position. To closethe sunroof, press the "DOWN" but- ton. NOTE: After washing the car or after there is rain, be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before oper-ating it. HFC2022
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WARNING:
o Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands, arms or body are between the sliding glass and the sunroof sash, as this could result in aninjury.
o Do not place your head or arms
out of the sunroof opening at anytime.
CAUTION:
o Do not open the sunroof in se- verely cold temperature or whenit is covered with ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that
may have accumulated on theguide rails.

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SPECTACLE CASE
B491A02F-GAT (If Installed) The spectacle case is located on the front overhead console. Push the end of the cover to open thespectacle case.
WARNING:
Do not open the spectacle casewhile the vehicle is moving. Therear view mirror of the vehicle may be blocked by an open spectacle case. HXDOM241
oON In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the switch in this posi-tion for an extended period time when the vehicle is not running.
o OFF In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all times even though a door is open.
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B490A02E-AAT Interior Light The interior courtesy light has a switch of three positions. The three positions are:
oDR In the "DR" position, the interior cour- tesy light comes on when any door isopened regardless of the ignition key position. The light goes out when the door is closed. HFC490
With Sunroof Without Sunroof

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B820A01FC-GAT The accessory tray may be opened by pushing the knob sidewards and re- leasing slowly it.It is used for storing small items. HFC2071
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GLOVE BOX
B500A01A-AAT
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box door should bekept closed when the car is in mo- tion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box release lever. HFC2095MULTI BOX
B500B02E-GAT The multi box may be opened by pull- ing it out by its grip.It is used for storing small articles. If the multi box is removed, the fuse box for the lights and other electricalaccessories will be exposed. HFC2058