warning Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Guide

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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-EATREAR 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 whilst not in use.
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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.
B610A01FC

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SUNROOF (Not all models)
To adjust the headlight beam level according
to the number of the passengers and the loading weight in the luggage area, turn thebeam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch position,
the lower the headlight beam level. Alwayskeep the headlight beam at the proper level-ing position, or headlights may dazzle otherroad users.
Listed below are the examples of recom-
mended switch settings. For loading condi-tions other than those listed below, adjust theswitch position so that the beam level may bethe nearest as the condition obtained accord-ing to the list.
Switch
PositionLoading Condition
Driver only Driver + front passengerFull passengers (including
driver)
Full passengers (including
driver) + Maximum permissible loading
Driver + Maximum permissible
loading 0 0 1 2 3
B340G01FC-EAT HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM
sunshade which may be used whilst the sunroof is at the closed position to obscureincoming light. The sunshade is automatically opened when- ever the sunroof is opened but must be man-ually closed by sliding forward after the sunroofis closed. When the sunroof is opened, the wind deflec- tor will automatically rise to the upper positionand will automatically retract when the sunroofis closed. WARNING: Never install or remove the sunshadewhilst driving. To open the sunroof, depress and hold the
button indicated. The button should be re- leased when the sunroof is at the fully openposition. The sunroof may be closed by de-pressing and holding the button indicated. Thebutton should be released when the sunroofis at the fully closed position.
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B470A01FC
B340G01FC-1
The electrically operated sunroof may be used only whilst the ignition switch is at the"ON" position. The sunroof is equipped with a

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SB330C1-E Tilting the Sunroof SystemThe sunroof can be tilted and closed by de- pressing the button indicated. Release thebutton 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
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If the sunroof fails to operate:
1. Remove the rectangular plastic interior light lenses 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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1- 46 The 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. CAUTION:
Do not leave the switch in this position
for an extended period time when the vehicle is not running. SB340B2-E
Interior Light
B490A01E
With Sunroof
Without Sunroof
B490B01E
B491A02F-EAT
SPECTACLE CASE (Not all models)
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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
o OFF In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all times even though a door is open.

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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 willbe exposed.
B500B02E-GAT MULTI BOX
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B510B01FC-EAT EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR Electric Type The outside rear view mirror can be adjusted in any direction to give the maximum rear viewvision. 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 directional 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 whilst the vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in loss of control, and anaccident causing death, serious injury orproperty damage.
B510D01E
CAUTION:
o Do not leave the switch on for an unnecessary 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.
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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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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB380A1-E PARKING BRAKE The parking brake must always be set when the vehicle is to be left unattended. When theparking 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 prior
to 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 high
mounted rear stoplight in the centre of the rearwindow or inserted in the rear spoiler alsolights when the brakes are applied. CAUTION:
o Only use the power outlet when the engine is running. Remove the electri-cal appliance from the power outletwhen not in use. Failure to adhere tothis advice may result in a dischargedbattery after several hours.
o Do not use the power outlet to connect electric accessories or equipment otherthan those designed to operate on 12volts.

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B500D08O-EAT POWER OUTLET (Not all models)
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These supply 12V electric power to operate
electric accessories or equipment only when the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position. CAUTION:
o Only use the power outlet when the engine is running. Remove the electri-cal appliance from the power outletwhen not in use. Failure to adhere tothis advice may result in a dischargedbattery after several hours.
o Do not use the power outlet to connect electric accessories or equipment otherthan those designed to operate on 12volts.
o Some electronic devices can cause elec- tronic interference when plugged intothe power outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio noise and mal-functions in other electronic systemsor devices used in your vehicle.
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-uptray should be place its original positionwhilst the vehicle is moving.
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o Some electronic devices can cause elec-
tronic interference when plugged into the power outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio noise and mal-functions in other electronic systemsor devices used in your vehicle.

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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 the
prop 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.
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SB440A1-E
REMOTE FUEL FILLER FLAP
RELEASE (Not all models) The fuel filler flap may be opened from inside
the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel filler flap release.
NOTE: If the fuel filler flap will not open because
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on it to break the ice and release it.Do not lever the flap. If necessary, sprayaround the flap with an approved deicerfluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) ormove the vehicle to a warm place andallow the ice to melt.
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B540A01FC-GAT
TAIL GATE
B540A01FC
WARNING: The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed whilst the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonousexhaust gases may enter the car resultingin serious illness or death to the occu-pants. See additional warnings concerningexhaust gases on page 2-1.
o The tail gate can be locked or unlocked with a key.
o The tail gate is opened by pulling the outside handle up, raising the tail gate manually.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on it until it is closed. To be sure thetail gate is fully closed, always try to pull itup again without using the outside handle. LOCK
UNLOCK
B540D03FC-DAT Luggage Net Some objects can be kept in the net in the luggage compartment.Use the luggage net on the floor or at the backof the luggage compartment to prevent theobjects from sliding. WARNING: Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoilpath. DO NOT use when strap has visiblesigns of wear or damage. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carry-ing fragile or bulky objects in the trunk.
B540D01HP
WARNING: Fuel vapours are dangerous. Before refu- elling, turn off the engine and never allowsparks, lit cigarettes or open flames nearthe filler area. When releasing the fillercap, a small amount of residual pressuremay generate a slight hissing sound whichis not indicative of an abnormality. In theevent of the fuel filler cap requiring re-placement, only a Genuine Hyundai re-placement part should be used to preventfuel leakage.
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