check engine Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Guide

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-9
SG050A1-E
ENGINE COOLANT CHECKING
AND REPLACING WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, since the system is pressurised and coolant may be ejectedfrom the radiator resulting in scalding.
SG050B1-E
Coolant recommendations
Petrol engine
G050B01FC SG050C1-E
Engine Coolant LevelG050C01FC
Petrol engine
NOTE: It is imperative that vehicles fitted with an air conditioning system have a coolantconcentration of the recommended strengthat all times. The use of the air conditioningsystem when the cooling system is filledwith water only will result in the heatermatrix freezing and subsequently bursting.Diesel engine
Only ethylene glycol based coolant with a corrosion inhibitor suited to aluminium alloyengine components should be used in thecooling system. No further additives or inhibi- tors should be used. The coolant specific gravity should be checked as prescribed inthe maintenance schedule to ensure adequatefrost and corrosion protection. In addition, theengine coolant must be replaced at the speci-fied interval since the corrosion inhibitor prop-erties deteriorate with time. It is important to note that whilst an increase in the concentration of anti freeze gives anincrease in the level of frost protection, asolution which is in excess of 65% anti freezewill result in reduced frost protection andengine overheating. Therefore the recom-mended concentration of 50% should not beexceeded for general use. The use of methanol based anti freeze com- pounds may result in engine overheating andwill invalidate the vehicle warranty.
G050B02FC

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6. Start the engine with the radiator cap still
removed and continue to add coolant as the level decreases as air is expelled fromthe system. When the level remains con-stant, replace the radiator cap and replen-ish the coolant reservoir.
7. When the engine is hot, check to ensure that no coolant leaks are present.
WARNING: The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimesoperate even when the engine is not run-ning. Use extreme caution when workingnear the blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fanblade. As the engine coolant temperaturedecreases, the fan will automatically shutoff. This is a normal condition.
G050D02FCSSA6060B
3. Clean around the base of the plug to be removed, and install the plug socket ensur- ing that the ceramic insulator does not be-come damaged. Turn the socket counter-clockwise to remove the plug.
CAUTION: Sparking plugs must only be cleaned using purpose designed equipment. Wire brush-ing may damage the centre electrode in-sulator causing misfiring to occur. Onlythe correct grade of sparking plug shouldbe used. Use of an incorrect grade mayresult in serious engine damage.
SG060A1-E
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT
SSA6060A
0.039 ~ 0.043 in. (1.0 ~ 1.1 mm)
This operation should only be performed when
the engine is cold.
1. Remove the centre cover from the engine rocker cover.
2. Remove plug lead from the sparking plug to be replaced, pulling the lead by the rubber cap. (Pulling the lead may damage the car-bon conductor).

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6-12 G070A01E-EAT AIR CLEANER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT
SSA6062A
5. Replace the plug lead ensuring that the cap is pushed firmly into place. Confirm that the cap is correctly seated by lightlypulling upon it.
NOTE:When replacing the spark plug, alwaysuse the genuine parts recommended. Recommended Spark Plugs
RC10YC4
BKR5ES-11
NGK
CHAMPION
HFC5003
G070A02FC
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
To replace the air cleaner element, remove the air intake ducting from the air flow sensorbody and unfasten the spring clips holding theair flow sensor top to the body. Lift out the airflow sensor followed by the air cleaner ele-ment. Replacement of the element is thereverse of the above.
SSA6061C
Prior to installing a sparking plug, the gap between the centre and outer electrodes mustbe checked and adjusted as necessary.Adjustment is facilitated by bending the outerelectrode towards or away from the centreelectrode. Under no circumstances should at-tempts be made to adjust the position of thecentre electrode.
4. Insert the sparking plug into the cylinder head and using a suitable plug socket, slowly rotate the sparking plug, (beingcareful not to cross-thread) until the plugcontacts the seating area. Tighten the plug with plug socket by a further 1/2 to 3/4 of a furn only.

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G080A01A-EAT
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES CAUTION:
o The air flow sensor is a precision engi- neered electronic measuring device and therefore care should be exercised thatthe air flow sensor is not damagedduring replacement of the element.
o When removing the air cleaner ele- ment, be careful that dust or dirt doesnot enter the air intake. These mayresult in damage to the air cleanerelement.
To ensure maximum filtration performance
and continued engine performance, only genu-ine Hyundai replacements should be used.
HEF-119-E
The wiper blades should be carefully in-
spected from time to time and cleaned to remove accumulations of road film or otherdebris. When the fluid is to be replenished, only aproprietary screen wash additive should beused and in the concentration recommendedby the manufacturer. The windscreen washerreservoir has a total capacity of 3 litres. CAUTION: Engine coolant anti freeze must not be used in the windscreen washer systemsince damage to the paintwork may result. Undiluted windscreen washer additive must not be allowed to come into contact with thepaintwork. If spillage occurs, flush the af-fected area immediately with water. Do notoperate the windscreen washer for morethan 15 seconds continuously or whenthe reservoir is empty since damage tothe washer pump will result.
To clean the wiper blades and arms, use a
clean sponge or cloth with a mild soap ordetergent and water. If the wipers continue tostreak or smear the glass, replace them withgenuine Hyundai replacement.
CAUTION:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass since rapid wear and damage to thewindscreen glass may result.
o Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as en-gine oil, petrol, etc.
SG090A2-E
WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR
REPLENISHMENT
The level of windscreen washer fluid available
should be checked on a daily basis. The level of fluid will be visible through the side of thereservoir.
HFC5010

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6-14 G110A02E-EAT
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked and changed at those intervals pre-scribed in the maintenance schedule. It is ofparamount importance that only the specifiedfluid is used when replenishing or changing thefluid. The use of other fluids may irreparablydamage the transaxle and invalidate the manu-facturers warranty. In addition the ingress of dirtor lint may prevent correct functioning of thetransaxle and care must be exercised to pre-vent the ingress of such matter. NOTE:
Automatic transaxle fluid is a red color. As driving distance increases, the fluid colorturns darkish red gradually. It is a normalcondition and you should not judge theneed to replace based upon the changingcolor.You must replace the automatic transaxlefluid in accordance with intervals specifiedin the vehicle maintenance schedule insection 5.
CAUTION:The transaxle on fluid level must bechecked with the engine running and atnormal operating temperature and there-fore care must be exercised to preventinjury occurring through contact withrotating or hot parts of the engine.
Ensure that the vehicle is parked on level
ground with the parking brake firmly appliedand the engine cool. Remove the level plugfrom the transaxle when lubricant should be-gin to drip from the level hole. If the level islow and no lubricant is seen to drip, add therequired quantity of lubricant and replace theplug.
SSA6100B
Transaxle Lubricant Level Checking
The manual transaxle lubricant must be checked and or changed at the intervalsspecified in the maintenance schedule. Onlythose lubricants specified should be used inorder to prevent gear shifting difficulties ortransaxle damage. WARNING: The transaxle lubricant level should only be checked when the engine is cold topreclude the possibility of personal injuryby contact with hot components.
Recommended Oil Use only the approved transaxle lubricant.The recommended lubricants are complete inthemselves and the use of additives is neitherrequired nor recommended. The use of addi-tives may invalidate the vehicle warranty.
SG100A1-E
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LUBRICANT
G110A01EDrain plug
Filler plug

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G110B04A-AAT
Recommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially
designed to operate with HYUNDAI GENU- INE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SKATF SP III or other brands approved byHundai Motor Co,. Damage caused by anonspecified fluid is not covered by your newvehicle limited warranty.
CAUTION: Use of aftermarket ATF additives may
cause damage to the automatic transaxle. Only use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III,DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III orother brands approved by Hyundai MotorCo., If you are having your vehicle ser-viced at a facility other than a Hyundaiauthorised repairer, verify ATF is used foryour vehicle. SG110D2-E
Transaxle fluid level checking
The vehicle must be parked on level groundwith the parking brake firmly applied and theengine at normal operating temperature. (Nor-mal operating temperature will only be achievedwhen the vehicle has been driven for 6 miles ormore). With the engine idling and the footbrake ap- plied, the transaxle selector should be movedfrom the "P" position through to the "L" positionand back to the "N" or "P" position. Open the bonnet and remove the transaxle dipstick, remembering that care must be ex-ercised to prevent injury occurring throughcontact with hot or rotating parts of the engine.
C090A01FC-D Wipe the dipstick, replace it fully and promptly
remove it again. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks. Fluidneed only be added if the level is at or belowthe lower mark and must never be increasedabove the higher mark. If additional fluid isrequired, this should be poured into the trans-mission through the dipstick tube with the aidof a suitable funnel.
CAUTION: The automatic transaxle unit is a preci-
sion engineered assembly and correct operation is dependant upon the exclu-sion of dirt and lint from the unit. There-fore, it is imperative that only lint freecloth (eg nylon) is used for wiping thedipstick and that the area around thedipstick is thoroughly clean prior to levelchecking or adding fluid.
HFC5008

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6-16 SG120D1-E Brake Fluid Level The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should be checked periodically. The levelshould be between the "MIN" and "MAX"marks on the side of the reservoir. If the levelis at or below the "MIN" mark, fluid should beadded having carefully cleaned the area sur-rounding the reservoir cap to ensure that dirtis not allowed to enter the system. It shouldbe noted that the brake fluid level will de-crease slightly as the friction linings of thepads and shoes become worn and that this isa normal condition.
SG120A1-E
BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKING CAUTION:
Correct operation of the braking system is
essential to the safe operation of the vehicle and therefore, any maintenance operationsother than those listed below should beentrusted to a Hyundai authorised re-pairer.
SG120C2-E
Brake Fluid Recommendations
Only brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4 specifications or higher may be usedin the braking system. Care should be takento observe the instructions and precautionsprinted upon the container.
HFC5005
Petrol engine
People using pacemakers should ensure that they keep a distance of 30cm fromthe ECU or wiring harness within theengine room whilst engine is running,since the high currents in the CommonRail system produce considerable mag-netic fields. Fluid Capacity The total fluid capacity of the transmission unit is 6.1 litres (1.6 DOHC)/6.7 litres(1.8 DOHC).
Fluid level should be within this range
C090A03FC
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WARNING: The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not run-ning. Use extreme caution when workingnear the blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fan blade.As the engine coolant temperature de-creases, the fan will automatically shutoff. This is a normal condition.
WARNING (Diesel only): Never work on injection system with en-
gine running or within 30 seconds after shutting off engine. High pressure pump,rail, injectors and high pressure pipes aresubject to high pressure even after theengine stopped. The fuel jet produced byfuel leaks may cause serious injury, if itcontacts the body.

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WARNING: Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should never be stored in an unsealed container.The presence of water in the brakingsystem will cause vapour locks and in-crease the possibility of brake fade alongwith promoting corrosion within the brak-ing system. The brake fluid must bechanged at the specified time or mileageinterval to ensure continued safe opera-tion of the system. Brake fluid will causerapid and serious damage to paintwork. Ifaccidental spillage occurs, the affectedarea must be rinsed with water immedi-ately. Do not allow brake fluid to comeinto contact with the eyes or to be in-gested and ensure that fluid is safelystored away form the reach of children.
G120D02FC
Diesel engineSG130A1-C
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID To Check the Clutch Fluid
SG130B2-E
Adding Fluid
Recommended brake fluid conforming to DOT 3
or DOT 4 should be used. The reservoir cap must be fully tightened to avoid contaminationfrom foreign matter or moisture.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should
never be stored in an unsealed container. Do not allow petroleum base fluid tocontaminate the brake fluid since damageto the rubber seals of the system mayresult.
WARNING: Brake fluid will cause rapid and serious
damage to paintwork. If accidental spillage occurs, the affected area must be rinsedwith water immediately. Do not allow brakefluid to come into contact with the eyes or tobe ingested and ensure that fluid is safelystored away form the reach of children.
HFC5005
Petrol engine
The clutch fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing other un- der bonnet checks. The system should bechecked for leakage at the same time.
G120D02FC
Diesel engine Ensure that the clutch fluid level is always
between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir. Fill as required. Fluidloss indicates a leak in the clutch systemwhich should be inspected and repaired im-mediately.

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6-18 SG140C1-E
Checking the Refrigerant
1. Start the engine and run at idle for several minutes with the refrigeration system run- ning at the coldest setting.
2. Open the bonnet and inspect the sight glass on the top of the receiver dryer.
3. If the refrigerant charge is insufficient, a flow of bubbles will be observed through the sightglass.
4. If the refrigerant charge is satisfactory, no bubbles will be observed through the sightglass.
CAUTION: Running the air conditioning system with a low refrigerant level may damage the com-pressor. SG140D1-E
Off Season Maintenance The air conditioning must be run for ten minutes or so weekly during periods when the systemwould not normally be used to ensure that thecompressor and seals are lubricated. If thisprecaution is not observed the compressor sealsmay become stuck to the compressor shaft anddamaged when the system is next used result-ing in a loss of refrigerant and damage to thecompressor.
SG140B1-E
Compressor Drive Belt
The air conditioning compressor drive belt
should be checked to ensure freedom fromdamage or excessive wear and correct ten-sion. The belt tension is correct when the beltdeflects by about 0.3 inches (8 mm) when aforce of 98 N is applied to the belt halfwaybetween the compressor and crankshaftpulleys.
Adjustment of the belt should be entrusted to
a Hyundai authorised repairer.
SG140A1-E
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
Condenser Ensure that the condenser is periodicallyinspected and that accumulations of dirt, deadinsects and leaves etc, are removed to ensurethat the efficiency of the system is not impaired.Care must be exercised to ensure that thecondenser fins are not damaged during clean-ing.
G140D01A
A/C
CRANK PULLEY
TENSION PULLEY0.315 in. (8mm)

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SG150A1-E STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
Steering wheel freeplay should be checked to
ensure that the specified value is not exceeded.
G150A01FC
1.18 in. (30 mm)
The clutch pedal freeplay should be checked
against the specified value. If the freeplay is not correct, the clutch should be adjusted by aHyundai authorised repairer. SG160A1-E
CLUTCH PEDAL FREEPLAY
G160A01E
0.24 ~ 0.51 in. (6 ~ 13 mm)
SG170A1-E
BRAKE PEDAL FREEPLAY
SSA6170A
0.12 ~ 0.31 in. (3 ~ 8 mm)
The brake pedal freeplay should be checked
with the engine turned off. The pedal to floor clearance should be checked with the enginerunning and a load of 490 N applied to thepedal. If either value is incorrect, the necessaryadjustment should be performed by a Hyundaiauthorised repairer. Pedal to floor clearance:1.97 in. (50 mm)