towing Hyundai Matrix 2004 User Guide

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TOWING ATTACHMENTS It is strongly recommended that only an Hyundai Approved towing attachment is used to ensure that the loads placed upon the body structure are correctly distributed. The use of a non approved attachment will result in the invalidation of the vehicle warranty. Hyundai towing attachments are designed and con- structed to ensure maximum towing perfor- mance and ease of fitment. A range of acces- sories including electrical kits are available through the Hyundai dealer network. It is of the utmost importance that those areas of the vehicle which are subjected to greater stress during towing are maintained in accor- dance with the recommendations given at the end of this book. In addition, the daily operating checks relating to engine oil, transmission oil and tyres must be performed at each refuelling to ensure maximum reliability and safety. The use of a proprietary stabiliser will assist inachieving an inherently stable outfit but whilst the use of such equipment will improve the characteristics of a balanced outfit, it will not compensate for a badly loaded and therefore unstable outfit. The tyres and braking equipment fitted to the trailer or caravan must be maintained in ac- cordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. Special attention should be paid to tyres which deteriorate through time and
WARNING: It is not recommended that the vehicle be used for towing until the first 1,000 miles of Running in has been completed. All Hyundai MATRIX models are suited to tow- ing trailers and caravans up to the limits indicated on page 2-14. MATRIX models fitted with automatic transaxle have a transaxle oil cooler and further transaxle cooling should not be required.
C190E01FC-EAT TRAILER AND CARAVAN TOWING
Nose weightSSA2200B
Total trailer weight
exposure rather than as a result of the dis- tances towed. The inside walls of the tyres should be inspected along with the outside walls for cracking and damage. The trailer wheel nut torque must be checked on a regular basis, preferably before each towing session. The trailer hitch and the safety catch mecha- nism must be maintained in good working order. The trailer break away cable or chain should be inspected for damage and should be attached to the vehicle towing attachment each and every time the trailer is hitched to the vehicle. Whilst towing, the performance of the vehicle will be reduced in terms of acceleration, brak- ing and handling due to the increased loads placed upon the vehicle. The driver should anticipate the change in characteristics and adjust the driving style in keeping with these changes. Care should be exercised when cornering and braking to prevent the outfit becoming uncontrollable by reducing corner- ing speeds and allowing increased braking distances. The driver should exercise care to ensure that when pulling away from rest particularly on uphill gradients the clutch unit is not subjected to excessive slippage which will reduce the useful life of this component. Use of the "Overdrive Off" "2" and "L" positions when driving vehicles with automatic transmission
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check towbar hitch and safety cable connections as well as proper operation of the trailer running lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (Less than 60 MPH)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor- mal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not usefifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive (automatic transaxle). Towing BracketAttachment Location
NOTE:
o The total gross vehicle weight with
trailer must not exceed the Gross Ve-hicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8-1). The total gross vehicle weight is the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengers and their lug- gage, cargo, hitch, trailer nose weight and other optional equipment.
o The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifi- cation plate (see page 8-1). it is possible that your towing package does not ex- ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. Improper trailer loading and/or too much luggage in the boot can overload the rear axle. Redistribute the load and check the axle weight again. MANUAL
TRANSAXLE AUTO
TRANSAXLE Trailer
Weight
1,300 1,100 550 Nose
weight
52
kg
Maximum Towable Weight
With Brake Type
1.5 Diesel 1.6/1.8 L
1.6/1.8 L
Without Brake Type
o The maximum permissible static verti- cal load on the coupling device : 52kg
o The maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point : 760 mm.
C190E01FC
will assist with braking performance when long down hill gradients are encountered. Improved acceleration performance will be available by selecting "Overdrive Off","2", or "1" depending upon road speed if it is found that the transmission unit makes an undesir- able upshift whilst hill climbing or overtaking. The transmission unit should be operated in "D" with the Overdrive "On" under normal circumstances to enhance fuel economy and reduce noise and engine wear.
Gross Axle Weight
CAUTION: The use of a badly loaded or overloadedtrailer may result in instability.This following specifications are recom- mended when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer weight or the Gross Train Weight must not exceed the values in the follow- ing chart . SSA2200DGross Vehicle Weight
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5. Always secure items in the trailer to pre-
vent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all tyres on the trailer and your car. Low tyre pressure can seriously affect the handling. Also check the spare tyre.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af- fected by crosswind and buffeting. When being passed by a large vehicle,keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If there is too much wind buffeting slow down to get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, espe- cially on a hill, be sure to follow all thenormal precautions. Turn your front wheel into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks at each of the trailer's tyres.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving, and then applythe trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time.
10.During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still work- ing. 11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
sudden stops.
12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could causethe brakes to overheat, resulting in re- duced braking efficiency.
14.When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect.When ascending a long grade, downshiftthe transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine over- loading and/or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle in place by pressing onthe accelerator. This can cause the auto- matic transaxle to overheat. Use the park- ing brake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently. CAUTION: If overheating should occur when towing,(temperature gauge reads near red zone), taking the following action may reduce or eliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear selection in park or neutral andidle the engine at a higher speed.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3-8 The vehicle may be towed by the conven- tional method using the towing eye at the front of the vehicle as an attachment point. In addition, a suspended tow with or without an towing dolly may be used with either the front or the rear wheels being suspended, provided the above caution is observed. In addition, the following points must be noted:
o If towing by conventional means, the
ignition key must be at the "ACC" posi- tion, otherwise the steering lock will be activated.
o Because the brake system and steering system power assistance is derived fromthe engine, the amount of effort re- quired to stop or steer the vehicle will be greater than normal.
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Manual Transaxle Vehicle
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE WITH NO DAMAGE D080B01FC
SD070K1-E AFTER CHANGING WHEELS
SD080A1-EVEHICLE TOWING OR RECOVERY
The pressure of the spare tyre should be checked at the first available opportunity. If any doubt exists as to the tyre pressure, the vehicle should be driven slowly to the nearest service station and the tyre pressure checked and adjusted as required. If the valve cap is lost from any of the valves, a replacement should be obtained and fitted at the first available opportunity. The valve cap prevents the ingress of dirt which may cause the valve to stick and therefore leak and is part of the valve sealing function. Ensure that the spare wheel, jack and wheel nut wrench as well tools are correctly located in the boot of the vehicle to prevent damage and noise. CAUTION: An incorrect tow or recovery could result in serious damage to the vehicle. If any damage to the suspension, steering or transaxle is apparent or suspected, a tow- ing towing dolly must be used.
D060B01FC
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE D080A01FC
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
o If a suspended tow is being given to the rear, the ignition key must be at the "ACC" position since the steering lock is not designed to withstand the force required to hold the front wheels straight during the tow.
o The vehicle must not be towed with the front wheels on the ground for morethan thirty miles.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
SD100A2-E Automatic Transaxle Vehicle
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
The vehicle may be towed by the conven- tional method using the towing eye at the front of the vehicle as an attachment point.In addition, a suspended tow may be given to the front of the vehicle without an towing dolly. In the event of a suspended tow being given to the rear of the vehicle, the use of an towing dolly is imperative. D120A01A-EAT IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS Information about the key of immobiliser sys- tem will be found on page 1-2.
CAUTION:The following restriction must be ob-served in order to avoid serious damage to the transaxle . The vehicle must never be towed from therear with the front wheels on the ground. The vehicle must not be towed until transaxle fluid has been added to bring the level up to the "HOT" marking on the dipstick. (The level will need to be reduced again after towing). The vehicle must not be towed at speedsfaster than 25 mph. or distances greater than fifty miles. The general points regard- ing the steering lock etc. described in the preceding section (Manual transaxle ve- hicle) should be observed.
D080C01FC
D080C02FC
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-5
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the
appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
F040A04E-EAT
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTERSPARK PLUGSTIMING BELT BRAKE PADS REAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDPOLLEN FILTER(IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
EVERY 4,500MILES OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 37,000MILES OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 60,000MILESEVERY 27,000MILES MORE FREQUENTLY
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE ITEM
R R R RII I
R R R A, B, C, F, H C, E B, H D, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C, D, E, F A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, JA, C, E, F, G, H, I C,E
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING
CONDITION
F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90°F (32°C).
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100MPH
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INDEX
10-4 S SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
.......................................................... 5-2
SEAT ADJUSTMENT ... ......................................................... 1-8 ~ 1-12
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 1-13
SEAT BELTS ....................................................................... 1-14 ~ 1-16
SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ..................................... 1-10
SEAT WARMER .............................................................................. 1-12
SERVICE HIS TORY .......................................................................... 5-1
SIDE VENTILATOR ......................................................................... 1-53
SMOOTH CORNERING .......... ........................................................ 2-11
SNOW TYRES ................................................................................... 8-1
SPARE WHEEL ................................................................................. 3-3
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT ................................................. 6-9
SPECTACLE CASE ......................................................................... 1-44
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIRBAG) SYSTEM ......... 1-22 ~ 1-26
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................. 2-3
STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY .................................................... 6-16
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER ................................................... 1-52
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM ................................................ 1-60 ~ 1-61
SUN-VISOR ...................................................................................... 1-52
SUNROOF ............................................................................ 1-42 ~ 1-43TTAIL GATE
....................................................................................... 1-50
TOWING ATTACHMENTS .................................................. 2-13 ~ 2-15
TRAILER AND CARAVAN TOWING .............................................. 2-13
TRIP COMPUTER ........................................................................... 1-35
TYPE PRESSURES .......................................................................... 8-1
TYRE BALANCING ............................................................................ 8-2
TYRE CHAI NS ................................................................................... 8-2
TYRE REPLACEMENT ..................................................................... 8-3
TYRE ROTATION .............................................................................. 8-2
UUNDER TRAY .................................................................................. 1-10
VVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ............................................. 8-1
VEHICLE TOWING OR RECOVERY ............................................... 3-8
WWHEEL REPLACEMENT .................................................................. 8-3
WINDSHIELD WASHER OPERATION........................................... 1-37
WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR REPLENISHMENT ........................................................... 6-11 ~ 6-12
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ........................................ 6-10 ~ 6-11
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH ..................................... 1-37
WINTER MOTORING ...................................................................... 2-11
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