tow Hyundai Matrix 2003 Owner's Manual

A000A01A-GAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.OWNER'S I.D.
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B030A01A-AAT KEYS For greater convenience, the same key oper- ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However,because the doors can be locked without a key,carrying a spare key is recommended in caseyou accidentally lock one key inside the car.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 min-
utes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
B010F01A-AAT Operation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available. B020A01S-GAT BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI During the First 2,000 Km (1,200 Miles)(Gasoline Engine) No formal "break-in" procedure is required with your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-ute to the economical operation and durabilityof your Hyundai by observing the followingrecommendations during the first 2,000 km(1,200 miles).
o Don't drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start, de- press the accelerator pedal fully.
o For the first 300 km (200 miles), try to avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't drive so slowly in toohigh a gear that theengine "bucks": shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed from time to time. B020B01FC-GAT BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI During the First 1,000 Km (600 Miles)(Diesel Engine) No formal "break-in" procedure is required with your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-ute to the economical operation and durabilityof your Hyundai by observing the followingrecommendations during the first 1,000 km(600 miles).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) within 3,000 rpm.
o While driving, keep under three quarters of maximum speed.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start, de- press the accelerator pedal fully.
o For the first 300 km (200 miles), try to avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't drive so slowly in too-high a gear that the engine "bucks": shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 min- utes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of operation.

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UNLOCK
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B040A02Y-AAT DOOR LOCKS WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if thereare children in the car), be sure that allthe doors are securely closed and lockedso that the doors cannot be inadvertentlyopened from the inside. This helps en-sure that the doors will not be openedaccidentally. Also, when combined withthe proper use of seat belts, locking thedoors helps keep occupants from beingejected from the car in case of an acci-dent.
o Before opening the door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
o In case of accident the door is unlocked automatically (If installed)
B040B01A-AAT Locking and Unlocking Front Doors With a Key
operation of the ignition key. For example, turn the ignition key once for digit number"1", and twice for "2", and so on. However,for the digit number "0", you must turn theignition key for 10 times.
2. Wait for 3~10 seconds.
3. You may set the remaining number of digits by following the same procedures 1 and 2.
4. If all of four digits have been tried success- fully, turn the ignition key "ON" and checkthat the immobilizer indicator illuminates.From this time, you have to start your enginewithin 30 seconds. If you start your engineafter 30 seconds, your engine will not start.
NOTE:If the engine dies while driving after limphome procedure, you can start your enginewithin 8 seconds without limp home proce-dure again.
5. If the immobilizer indicator blinks for five seconds, you have to try the limp home procedure again from the beginning.
After doing the limp home procedure, you haveto consult with your authorized Hyundai dealeras soon as possible. CAUTION:
o If you fail to try the limp home procedure with the sequence of three times, youhave to wait for about one hour to do thelimp home procedure again.
o If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure, have your vehicletowed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
B880D02A-GAT Limp home procedures In case the immobilizer warning indicator blinks for five seconds when the ignition key isturned to "ON" position, this indicates that theimmobilizer system is out of order. And youcannot start the engine without the limp homeprocedures with ignition key. The following procedure is how to start the engine with the function of the limp home. (0,1, 2, 3 as a sample password). NOTE: You can get the limp home password whenthe vehicle is first delivered to you. If you donot have the password, consult your autho-rized Hyundai dealer.
1. To set the password you may turn theignition key "ON" and then turn it "OFF" according to the digit numbers, then theimmobilizer indicator will blink along with the
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o The door can be locked or unlocked with akey.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear.
B040C01FC-GAT Locking From the Outside
The doors can be locked without a key.
To lock the doors first push the inside lock switch to the "LOCK" position, so that the redmark on the switch is not visible, then close thedoor.The door will not lock if the key is left in theignition switch when the front doors close. Thisis normal. (If installed) NOTE:
o When locking the door this way, be care- ful not to lock the door with the ignitionkey left in the vehicle. B040D01FC-GAT Locking From the Inside To lock the doors from the inside, simply close the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK"position. When this is done, neither the outsidenor the inside door handle can be used. NOTE: When the door is locked, the red mark on theswitch is not visible and the character"LOCK" on the switch is visible.
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Your Hyundai is equipped with a "child-protec- tor" rear door lock assembly. When the lock mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannotbe opened from the inside. It's use is recom-mended whenever there are small children inthe rear seat. To engage the child-protector feature so that the door cannot be opened from the inside,move the child-protector lever to the " "position and close the door. Move the lever tothe opposite direction of the " " position whennormal door operation is desired. If you wish to be able to open the door from the outside, the outside door handle will functionnormally.HFC2006
o To protect against theft, always remove
the ignition key, close all windows, and lock all doors and the tail gate whenleaving your vehicle unattended.

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1- 6 B070A01A-AAT THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (If Installed) This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys-tem is operated in three stages: the first is the"Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage,and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-gered, the system provides an audible alarmwith blinking of the turn signal lights. B070B01O-GAT Armed Stage
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Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (If Installed) When the speed of the vehicle keeps above 40KM/H for 2-3 seconds, it will automaticallylock all doors for driver and passenger's safety.But, the ignition key is removed, it will automati-cally unlock all doors.
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm thesystem as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
2) Make sure that the engine hood and tail gate are locked.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system.
After completion of the steps above, the turn signal lights will blink once to indicate that thesystem is armed. NOTE:
1) If any door, tail gate or engine hood remains open, the system will not bearmed.
2) If this happens, rearm the system as described above.
CAUTION:Do not arm the system until all passengershave left the car. If the system is armedwhile a passenger(s) remains in the car, thealarm may be activated when the remainingpassenger(s) leaves the car.
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Central Door Lock (If Installed) The central door locking is operated by pushing the driver's door lock switch toward the front or
rear of the vehicle. If the passenger and reardoors are open when the switch is pushed, the
door will remain locked when closed. NOTE:
o When pushing the switch toward the
rear, all doors and tail gate will unlock.When pushing the switch toward thefront, all doors and tail gate will lock.
o When the door is unlocked, the red mark on the switch is visible and the character"LOCK" on the switch is not visible.
o The central door locking is operated by turning the key (with theft-alarm system:driver's door and passenger's door, with-out theft-alarm system: driver's door only)toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

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B080D02A-AAT Adjustable Headrests
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Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries.To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it,push it down while pressing the lock knob. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjust-ed so the top of the headrest is at thesame height as the top of the occupant'sears. The use of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback is not rec-ommended. Lock knob
B080A01FC-GAT ADJUSTABLE SEATS WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the seat while thevehicle is moving. This could result in lossof control, or an accident which may causedeath, serious injury, or property damage.
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B080B01FC-GAT FRONT SEATS Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull the lock release lever upward. This will releasethe seat on its track so you can move it forwardor rearward to the desired position. When youfind the position you want, release the lever and B080C01A-AAT Adjusting Seatback Angle To recline the seatback, lean forward to take your weight off it, then pull up on the reclinercontrol lever at the outside edge of the seat.Now lean back until the desired seatback angleis achieved. To lock the seatback into position,release the recliner control lever. WARNING: To minimize risk of severe injury in theevent of a collision or a sudden stop, boththe driver and passenger seatbacks shouldalways be in an upright position while thevehicle is in motion. The protection provid-ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontalcollision may be reduced significantly whenthe seatbacks are reclined. There is greater
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slide the seat forward or rearward on its track until it locks into the desired position and cannotbe moved further.
risk that the driver and passenger will slideunder the seat belt which may result inserious injury if a crash occurs when theseatbacks are reclined. The seat belt cannotprovide full protection to an occupant if theseat back is reclined.
3) Do not leave children alone in the car.
Always remove the ignition key for theirsafety.

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1- 10 B080F01S-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob forward or rear-ward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seatcushion, turn the rear knob forward or rearward.
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UNDER TRAY (If Installed) The tray is located under the front passenger seat. It is opened by up and pulling forward. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofan accident or a sudden stop, the tray shouldbe kept closed when the car is in motion.
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B080E01O-AAT Lumbar Support Control
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
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To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle on the outboard or left side of the seat. Toincrease the amount of lumbar support, pull thelever forward. To decrease it, push the levertoward the rear.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the head-
rests removed as severe injury to anoccupant may occur in the event of anaccident. Headrests may provide protec-tion against severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.

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Adjustable Headrests (If Installed) Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries.To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it,push it down while pressing the lock knob. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be adjustedso the top of the headrest is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant's ears.The use of a cushion that holds the bodyaway from the seatback is not recom-mended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head- rests removed as severe injury to anoccupant may occur in the event of anaccident. Headrests may provide protec-tion against severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
B080I01FC-BAT Adjusting Seatback Angle
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To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull the lock release lever upward. This will releasethe seat on its track so you can move it forwardor rearward to the desired position. When youfind the position you want, release the lever andslide the seat forward or rearward on its trackuntil it locks into the desired position and can-not be moved further.
B080H01FC-GAT REAR SEAT Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
HFC2060To recline the seatback, push the seatback folding lever toward the headrest, and releaseit after the desired seatback angle is achieved.When you recline the seatback to desired posi-tion, always be sure it has locked into position. CAUTION: When reclining the seatback angle, youshould be adjust the seatback folding leverwith standing.
Seatbackfolding lever

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1- 12 5. To secure the seat, hook the securing strap
under the seat cushion to the headrest stay of front driver and passenger seat.
6. Insert the removed headrests between the seatback and seat cushion, so that they willnot be thrown forward in the case of asudden stop or an accident.
7. To return the seatback and seat cushion to its normal position, reverse the above pro-cedure.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it is locked intoposition by pulling and pushing on the top ofseatback.
WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make surethe seat belts are in position to be acces-sible and to function properly.
o The purpose of the fold down rear seat back and the fold forward rear seat cush-ion is to increase cargo space. Do notallow passengers to sit in the cargo areawhile the car is moving. This is not aproper seating position and no seat beltsare available for use when the seat backis folded down. Passengers who are notproperly seated and wearing seat beltscould sustain serious injuries or death incase of an accident or a sudden stop.
o Objects should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. This couldallow cargo to slide forward and causeinjury or damage during sudden stops.
4. Pull the seat cushion release lever upward,
then fold up the seat cushion.
CAUTION:To prevent damage, ensure that the reardrinkholder, located in the rear console, isclosed before folding the rear seatback andseat cushion.
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Seat cushion release lever
Securing strap
B090B01FC-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion For greater convenience, the entire seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
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1. Move the rear seat to the rearmost position.
2. Remove the headrests.
3. To fold down the seatback , push and hold the seatback folding lever toward the head-rest, then push down the seatback.
Seatback folding lever

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On outboard rear seats
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Installation on the Outboard Rear Seats
To install a child restraint system on the outboard rear seats, extend the shoulder/lapbelt from its retractor. Buckle the seat belt andallow the seat belt to take up any slack. Makesure that the lap portion of the belt is tightaround the child restraint system and theshoulder portion of the belt is positioned sothat it cannot interfere with the child's head orneck. After installation of the child restraintsystem, try to move it in all directions to besure the child restraint system is securelyinstalled. If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor. When you un-buckle the seat belt and allow it to retract, theretractor will automatically revert back to itsnormal seated passenger emergency lockingusage condition. NOTE:
o Before installing the child restraint sys- tem, read the instructions supplied bythe child restraint system manufacturer.
o If the seat belt does not operate as described, have the system checkedimmediately by your authorized Hyundaidealer.
WARNING: Do not install any child restraint system in
the front passenger seat. Should an acci- dent occur and cause the passenger'sside airbag to deploy, it could severelyinjure or kill an infant or child seated in aninfant or child seat. Therefore, only use achild restraint system in the rear seat ofyour vehicle. B230B02A-GAT
Using a Child Restraint System with "Tether Anchorage"System For small children and babies, the use of a child seat or infant seat is strongly recom-mended. This child seat or infant seat shouldbe of appropriate size for the child and shouldbe installed in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions. It is further rec-ommended that the seat be placed in thevehicle's rear seat since this can make animportant contribution to safety. Your vehicleis provided three child restraint hook holdersfor installing the child seat or infant seat.
Cover, Child Restraint Hook Holder (4 door only)
Bolt, Holder (5/16"-30 mm)
Washer, Conical Spring Holder, Child Restraint Hook
Spacer (10 mm), Child Restraint
Hook Holder
Retainer Washer
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