maintenance schedule Hyundai Matrix 2003 User Guide

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6-13
G100B02A-AAT
To Check the Maunal Transaxle Fluid Level
SSA6100B
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock- wise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside the hole. The oil level should be at its bottomedge. If it is not, check for leaks beforeadding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring theoil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches theproper level. Do not overfill. G110A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in thevehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. G110B03A-AAT
Recommended Fluid Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially designed to operate with DIAMOND ATF SP- III
or SK ATF SP- III. Damage caused by a
nonspecified fluid is not covered by your newvehicle limited warranty. G110C01FC-GAT
Transaxle Fluid Capacity
The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
6.1 liters (1.6 DOHC)/6.7 liters (1.8 DOHC).
WARNING: The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine is at normal operating tem- perature. This means that the engine, radia-tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-cise great care not to burn yourself duringthis procedure.
Filler plugG110A01E
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil
Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle.Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.15
liters (2.27 U.S. quarts). G100A03A-GAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)Drain plug
o The washer lever should not be pulled
and the washer should not be operated if the washer reservoir is empty. This candamage the washer fluid pump. WARNING: It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise greatcaution to avoid burning yourself on hotengine or exhaust parts. 3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in
with your fingers and then tighten securelywith the wrench.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6-15
G120E02A-AAT
Adding Brake Fluid WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage
your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from asealed container. Do not allow the fluid canor reservoir to remain open any longer thanrequired. This will prevent entry of dirt andmoisture which can damage the brake sys-tem and cause improper operation.
To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt then
unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour therecommended fluid into the reservoir. Do notoverfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser-voir and tighten.
The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
be checked periodically. The level should bebetween the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on theside of the reservoir. If the level is at or belowthe "MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it upto "MAX". Do not overfill.
G120D01A-AAT
To Check the Fluid Level
G120C02A-AAT
Recommended Brake Fluid
Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications in your braking system. Follow the instructions printed on thecontainer. G120A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BRAKES
CAUTION: Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that they be checked and inspected by yourHyundai dealer. The brakes should bechecked and inspected for wear at thoseintervals specified in the vehicle mainte-nance schedule in Section 5.
G120B01A-AAT
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING: Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your eyes. It will also damage your vehicle’s paintif spilled on it and not removed immediately.
HFC5005
G120D02FC
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6-19
G200A01A-AAT
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Replacing a Fusible Link
A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits
from the battery are ever overloaded, thus pre- venting damage to the entire wiring harness.(This could be caused by a short in the systemdrawing too much current.) If this ever happens,have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,repair the system and replace the fusible link.The fusible links are located in a fuse box foreasy inspection.
CAUTION: When replacing a fusible link, never use
anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amperage rating. Never use apiece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.This could result in serious damage andcreate a fire hazard.
AS60310A
Bad Good
G190B01TB-GAT
CHECKING DRIVE BELTS (Diesel Engine)
At the scheduled maintenance inspection, belts
should be examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration and replaced ifnecessary. Belt routing should also be checked to be sure
there is no interference between the belts andother parts of the engine.G190B01O
Power steeringpump
A/C comp.
Alternator
G200B01E-AAT
Replacing Accessory Fuse The fuse box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be found in the backside of multibox located in the left side of driver. Inside the boxyou will find a list showing the circuits protectedby each fuse. If any of your car’s lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown fuse couldbe the reason. If the fuse has burned out, youwill see that the metal strip inside the fuse hasburned through. If you suspect a blown fuse,follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the ignition and all other switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine each fuse. Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you (a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in thefuse box to simplify this operation).
3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you find one that appears to have burned out.
HFC4010
Alternator

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 7-1
7. EMISSION CON-TROL SYSTEMS
H010A01A-GAT
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS (If Installed)
Your Hyundai is equipped with an emission
control system to meet all requirements of the Emission prohibition rules of your province. There are three emission control systems which
are as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system (2) Evaporative emission control system(3) Exhaust emission control system In order to assure the proper function of the
emission control systems, it is recommended that you have your car inspected and main-tained by an authorized Hyundai dealer in ac-cordance with the maintenance schedule in thismanual. H010D01A-AAT
3. Exhaust Emission Control System
The Exhaust Emission Control System is a
highly effective system which controls exhaustemissions while maintaining good vehicle per-formance.
H010C01E-GAT
2. Evaporative Emission Control
System
The Evaporative Emission Control System is
designed to prevent fuel vapors from escapinginto the atmosphere. Canister
While the engine is inoperative, fuel vapors
generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the canister. When the engine isrunning, the fuel vapors absorbed in the canis-ter are drawn into the induction system through
the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) The purge control solenoid valve is controlled
by the Engine Control Module (ECM); when theengine coolant temperature is low during idling,the PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel is nottaken into the engine. After the engine warms-up during ordinary driving, the PCSV opens soas to introduce evaporated fuel to the engine. H010B01A-AAT
1. Crankcase Emission Control
System
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation System is
employed to prevent air pollution caused byblow-by gases being emitted from the crank-case. This system supplies fresh filtered air tothe crankcase through the air intake hose.Inside the crankcase, the fresh air mixes withblow-by gases, then passes through the PCVvalve into the induction system.
The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust
emission control system. Its purpose is to re-move certain engine emission products fromthe engine's exhaust. It looks something like amuffler and is located underneath the car in the
exhaust system.
H020A01A-GAT
CATALYTIC CONVERTER (If Installed); For a gasoline engine
Catalytic Converter HFC5013
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INDEX10-3
R
Rear Fog Audible Warning Sound
....................................................1-35
Rear Seat Adjustable headrests ..................................................................... 1-11
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................. 1-11
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................................ 1-11
Arm Rest ....................................................................................... 1-43
Fold down ........................................................................... 1-12 ~ 1-13
Rear Window Defroster Switch ......................................................... 1-41
Recommended Shift Poi nts ................................................................ 2-5
Removal of water from the fuel fiter ................................................. 6-22
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................................................................... 6-22
Replacing The Spark Plugs .............................................................. 6-10
Roof R ack ......................................................................................... 1-53
SSeat Belts 2-Point Static Type ............................................................ 1-16 ~ 1-173-Point system ................................................................... 1-15 ~ 1-16
Adjustable height ........................................................................... 1-15
Adjusting your seat belt ................................................................ 1-16
Care of seat belts ......................................................................... 1-14
Precautions ................................................................................... 1-13
Seat Warmer ..................................................................................... 1-13
Spark Plugs ........................................................................... 6-10 ~ 6-11
Spectacle Case ................................................................................. 1-46
Speedometer ..................................................................................... 1-35
Starting Procedures ............................................................................ 2-3Steering Wheel Free play ....................................................................................... 6-17
Tilt lever ........................................................................................ 1-54
Stereo Radio Operation (H210, H220, H260, H280) ............................ 1-64 ~ 1-65, 1-66 ~ 1-67, 1-70 ~ 1-72, 1-77 ~ 1-79
Stereo Sound System ............................................................ 1-62 ~ 1-63
K
Keys .................................................................................................... 1-2
If you lose your keys .................................................................... 3-10
Positions .......................................................................................... 2-2
LLight Bulb Replacement ......................................................... 6-22 ~ 6-23
Lubrication Chart ................................................................................. 9-3
Luggaga Net ..................................................................................... 1-52
M Maintenance Intervals Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ........................ 5-7 ~ 5-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................................. 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ......................................................... 5-3 ~ 5-5
Service requirements ...................................................................... 5-1
Mirros Day-night inside rearview .............................................................. 1-48
Outside rear view .......................................................................... 1-47
Multi Box ........................................................................................... 1-47
O Odometer .......................................................................................... 1-36
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater ....................................................... 1-48
PParking Brake ................................................................................... 1-49
Power Outlet ..................................................................................... 1-50
Power Steering Fluid Level .............................................................. 6-21
Pre-tensioner Seat Belt .......................................................... 1-22 ~ 1-23

SA020A1-EResponsibilty For Maintenance
It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner/driver to ensure that all routine mainte- nance services are undertaken in line with the recommendations specified inSection 5 of this manual. In addition, in order to ensure continued validity of the new vehicle warranty and safe operation of the vehicle, non scheduled maintenance/ running repairs should be undertaken at the earliest available opportunity.Under severe operating conditions, more frequent maintenance is required. Details of the maintenance schedule for such conditions are also given in section 5.It is recommended that all maintenance operations and repairs are entrusted to a franchised Hyundai dealer to ensure that the latest repair methods, specialized tooling and genuine Hyundai parts are used to ensure the continued reliability andsafety of the vehicle.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 8 o Always engage the parking brake when
the vehicle is unattended, never use the "P" position in place of the parking brake.
o Under normal circumstances, the selector should be placed in the "D" position andthe transaxle allowed to select the mostideal ratio for the circumstances. In thisposition maximum fuel economy will beachieved.
o When descending steep gradients where engine braking is required, the selectorshould be placed at the "2" or "L" positiondepending upon the vehicle speed.
o When ascending steep gradients using large throttle openings, the transaxle mayre-peatedly change between two adjacentratios. This is a normal characteristic andmay be prevented by cancelling the over-drive facility if the shifting occurs betweenthird and fourth ratios, selecting position"2" if the shifting occurs between third andsecond ratios or selecting position "1" if theshifting occurs between first and secondratios.
o Never move the selector to or from the "P" or "N" position with the accelerator de-pressed.
o Ensure that the overdrive switch is at the "ON" position for maximum economy. o If rapid acceleration is required, fully de-
press the accelerator pedal. In this condi-tion, the kickdown mechanism will be oper-ated and the transaxle will automaticallydownshift according to the vehicle speed.
o The automatic transaxle may be used to great effect if the vehicle becomes stuck insnow or mud by allowing the vehicle to berocked to and fro. The engine speed shouldbe held at approximately 1,000rpm bymeans of the accelerator pedal and theselector lever moved between the "D" and"R" positions to induce a rocking motion.
o Do not depress the accelerator pedal with the brakes applied and the selector at the"R", "D", "2" or "L" position.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel economy and smooth driving. But if enginebraking is needed in the "D" range or ifrepeated upshifting and downshifting be-tween the 3rd and 4th gear is neededwhen climbing a gentle slope, it is recom-mended that the overdrive switch be turnedoff. Turn the overdrive switch back onimmediately afterward.
C090I02A-EAT
CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" only when the vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or any of the forward positions with the brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift- ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or"L" position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place of the parking brake. Always setthe parking brake, shift the transaxleinto "P" (Park) and turn off the ignitionwhen you leave the vehicle, even mo-mentarily. Never leave the vehicle unat-tended whilst the engine is running.
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level regularly, and add fluid as necessary. See the maintenance schedule for the proper fluid recommendation.
FC120D1-E
General Operating Instructions
o The button in the selector handle must be depressed before the selector can be moved.
o The engine may only be started when the selector is at position "P" or "N".
o Ensure that the footbrake is firmly applied when shifting from "P" or "N" to "D", "2", "L"or "R" and vice versa.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 11
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lug-
ging is driving too slowly in too high a gear resulting in the engine bucking. If thishappens to you, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided byshifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operated by theengine power so your fuel economy isreduced when you use it.
SC150A1-F
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more miles fromyour car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruis-ing speed. Don't race between stoplights.Try to adjust your speed to that of the othertraffic so you don't have to change speedsunnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Al- ways maintain a safe distance from othervehicles so you can avoid unnecessarybraking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Drivingat a moderate speed, especially on thehighway, is one of the most effective waysto reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. Inaddition, driving with your foot resting onthe brake pedal may cause the brakes tooverheat, which reduces their effective-ness and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
o Take care of your tyres. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrectinfla-tion, either too much or too little, re-sults in unnecessary tyre wear. Check thetyre pres-sures at least once a month. o Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-
rectly. Improper alignment can result fromhitting curbs or driving too fast over irregu-lar surfaces. Poor alignment causes fastertyre wear and may also result in otherproblems as well as greater fuel consump-tion.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced maintenancecosts, maintain your car in accordancewith the maintenance schedule in Section5. If you drive your car in severe condi-tions, more frequent maintenance is re-quired (see Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum ser- vice, your car should be kept clean andfree of corrosive materials. It is especiallyimportant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not beallowed to accumulate on the underside ofthe car. This extra weight can result inincreased fuel consumption and also con-tribute to corrosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight is an enemy ofgood fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces- sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),turn off your engine and restart only whenyou're ready to go.
o Remember, your car does not require extended warm-up. As soon as the engineis running smoothly, you can drive away.In very cold weather, however, give yourengine a slightly longer warm-up period. SC160A1-F SMOOTH CORNERING Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, cor-ners should always be taken under gentleacceleration. If you follow these suggestions,tyre wear will be held to a minimum. SC170A1-E WINTER MOTORING The onset of winter conditions subject motor vehicles to greater operating demands. There-fore, the following suggestions will assist inmaintaining peak performance and reliabilityduring these periods:

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-1
SF020A1-E
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS To ensure the continued reliability and safety
of the vehicle, certain routine maintenance operations are required at specific mileage ortime intervals.
It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to
ensure that the maintenance schedules shownin both this Owners Manual and the Warrantyand Service Passport are adhered to.
The new vehicle warranty may be invalidated
if the routine maintenance operations are notperformed in line with the recommendationsoutlined and the safety and durability of thevehicle adversely affected.
It is recommended that all maintenance op-
erations with the exception of the daily oper-ating checks are entrusted to a Hyundaidealer to ensure that the latest repair and maintenance procedures and specializedservicing tools are employed. In addition, theuse of genuine Hyundai replacement parts willensure that the vehicle safety and perfor-mance will not be compromised. NOTE:
The inspection and testing of certain elec-
tronic fuel injection/engine management and automatic transmission control sys-tems require specialised electronic equip-ment specifically designed for Hyundaivehicles. The use of general purpose elec-trical test equipment may result in dam-age to the control unit microprocessors.
SF000A1-E
5. VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
SF020C1-E
Specified Scheduled Procedures The Specified scheduled procedures are listed
in the maintenance charts beginning at page 5-2. The operations specified must be per-formed at the time or mileage intervals shownirrespective of whether the mileage intervalhas been reached before the specified timeinterval.
Certain lubricants and components degrade
with both time and mileage (e.g. engine oil andbrake fluid) and therefore it is not permissableto base the maintenance schedule upon mile-age alone. It is strongly recommended thatthe maintenance operations are performed bythe factory-trained or distributor-trained tech-nicians at your Hyundai dealer because of the need for specialized knowledge and toolingand to ensure that no possibility of invalidatingthe manufacturers warranty exists.
The maintenance schedules relate to ve-
hicles operated under normal conditions, ve-hicles which are operated under adverseconditions will require more frequent mainte-nance which is described at page 5-5.
SF030B1-E
SERVICE HISTORY It is important that all scheduled maintenance
services are recorded in the warranty andservice passport to ensure that proof of main-tenance is available when warranty service isrequired.
5

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5- 2 SF040A2-E
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE In order to ensure the continued safety, reliability and longevity of the
vehicle, the following maintenance service operations should be per- formed at the time or mileage intervals specified.
It is recommended that all routine maintenance services are entrusted to a Hyundai dealer to ensure that the manufacturers recommendedprocedures are employed and that only genuine Hyundai replacementparts are used. Incorrect maintenance techniques or the use of nongenuine replacement parts may invalidate the vehicle warranty.
F030B02E-EAT R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
Note :
(1) SF OR LOWER: EVERY 6,000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS : "R" (2) FOR EVERY 60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "I"ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (GASOLINE)
1 ENGINE OIL & FILTER (SG OR ABOVE) See Note (1)
2 DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR & A/CON)
3 FUEL FILTER (MFI)
4 FLUID LEAKS
5 TIMING BELT
6 VENTILATION HOSES
7 AIR CLEANER FILTER
8 SPARK PLUGS
9 VALVE CLEARANCE (1.8 DOHC)
NO. DESCRIPTION60 72
5060
4048
3036
2024
1012
MILES X 1,000MONTHS
R
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R R
R
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R I I
R
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See Note (2)