traction control Hyundai Matrix 2004 User Guide

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 32 SB210S1-E BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORThe front brake disc pads are fitted with an audible wear indicator which will cause a high pitched noise to be emitted when the remain- ing amount of friction lining is below the speci- fied value. When the wear indicator is heard, the brake pads should be replaced without delay to avoid damage occurring to the brake discs and a severe reduction in braking effi- ciency.
B260N02FC-EAT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT
This light illuminates when there is a malfunc- tion of an exhaust gas related component, and the system is not functioning properly so that the exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied. This light will illuminate when the ignition key is tuned to the "ON" position, and will go out after the engine start. If it illumi- nates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your nearest autho- rized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.
B260S01B-GAT DIESEL PRE-HEAT INDICATOR LIGHT(Diesel Engine)
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed at the "ON" position. The engine can be started after the pre-heat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varies with the water temperature, air tem- perature and battery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is completed, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, and then to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again.
B265A01B-GAT FUEL FILTER WARNING LIGHT (Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is set to the "ON" position and goes off after the engine has started. If it lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that water has accumulated inside the fuel filter. If this hap- pens, remove the water from the fuel filter.(Refer to "6-21 page")
B260C02E-EAT
TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT(Not all models)
The traction control indicator changes opera- tion according to the ignition switch position and whether or not the system is in operation.It will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and then go off in a few seconds. If the TCS indicator stays on, take your car to your authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more information about the TCS system.
B270B02O-EAT PARKING START WARNING SOUND (Not all models) If the vehicle is driven at 6mph(10km/h) for more than 2~3 seconds, the warning chime will sound continuously when the parking brake engaged.
B900A01A-EAT ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUND (Not all models) The acoustic warning chime sounds when the tail lights are on and the door in driver side is open. This prevents the battery from dis- charging when the car is left with the tail lights on. The chime sounds until the tail lights are turned off.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 5
SC090A03-E MANUAL TRANSAXLE
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The five speed fully synchronized transaxle is controlled by a floor mounted shift lever upon which the shift pattern is indicated. It is impor- tant that when changing gear, the clutch pedal is fully depressed to avoid transaxle damage. CAUTION:
o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
when the car is in motion.
o To avoid damaging the selector mecha- nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a hand rest. Release the lever immedi- ately the shift is completed.
o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not use the clutch pedal as a foot rest, anddo not hold the vehicle on a gradient using the clutch.
o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved by upshifting before the tachometerneedle enters the red zone.
o Do not coast with the shift lever at the neutral position.
o When descending long gradients, make use of the engine braking to assist thefootbrake to avoid brake fade or over- heating.
o When slippery conditions are encoun- tered, increased caution should be ex-ercised when gear changing, braking or accelerating. Abrupt changes in speed may cause a loss of traction or control of the vehicle.
o During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant haswarmed up. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle. SC090B1-F
Using the Clutch The clutch should be pressed all the way to
the floor before shifting, then released slowly.Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can cause unnecessary wear.Do not partially engage the clutch to hold the
car on an incline. This causes unnecessarywear.
Use the parking brake to hold the car on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidlyand repeatedly.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead
to enable adjustments in speed to be made smoothly. Avoid heavy acceleration and sharp braking.
o Avoid cruising at unnecessary high speeds.
o Always ensure that the periodic mainte- nance services are performed by a Hyundaidealer at the time and/or mileage intervals specified.
o Use the air conditioning only when neces- sary.
o If you 've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1 st
or R(Reverse),
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) posi- tion and release the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down, and then shift into 1 st
or R(Reverse) gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving, as this can result inpremature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 10 C300B01O-GAT TCS ON ModeIn the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. NOTE:
1) Turn off the engine. Then restart the
engine, and the TCS mode will auto- matically turn "ON".
2) When the traction control is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsationin the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates nothing unusual. C300D02O-GAT Indicator and WarningThe indicator should illuminate when the igni-
tion key is turned to "ON" or "START", but should go out after three seconds.If the indicator does not illuminate, have it checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Should there be any unusual conditions in the device, TCS illuminates as a warning.If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a safe place and stop the engine. Then, start the engine again to check if theTCS indicator goes out.If the indicator remains lit even after the engine has been started, have your car checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. NOTE: When TCS illuminates, traction control isautomatically deactivated for safety.
Driving hints
TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sureto decelerate the car sufficiently before enter- ing curves. CAUTION: When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP con-trol has been activated. It also means that the road is slippery or your car is acceler- ating excessively. In this situation, release foot pressure from the accelerator pedal and maintain moderate speed. WARNING: Traction control is only a driving aid; all normal precautions for driving in inclem- ent weather and on slippery driving sur- faces should be observed. 3) When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however,this is only the sound of traction control being checked.
4) When moving out of the mud or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedalmay not cause the engine speed to increase.
The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system may be longer than for those without it in the following road conditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
o Driving with tyre chains installed.
o Driving on roads where the road sur- face is pitted or has different surfaceheight.
These roads should be driven at reduced speeds. The safety features of an ABS equipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others.
C300A01O-EAT BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (BTCS) (Not all models) On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It also provides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the car turns at accelerated speeds. SLIP Control Limits the drive wheels from spinning exces- sively during starting or while making acceler- ated turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the driving force of the front wheels.
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INDEX10-1
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ACCESSORY TRAY ..
...................................................................... 1-48
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH ........................................................ 1-57
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ........................... 6-16
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT .................................. 6-11
ANTENNA ......................................................................................... 1-62
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM .............................................. 1-5 ~ 1-7
AUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH ............................................................. 1-51
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ..................................................... 2-6 ~ 2-9
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID ..................................... 6-12 ~ 6-13
BBATTERY MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 6-19
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 2-2
BONNET RELEASE ......................................................................... 1-49
BRAKE PEDAL FREEPLAY ..................... ....................................... 6-17
BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ...................................... 2-10
BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKING ........................................................ 6-14 CCARE OF SEAT
BELTS ................................................................. 1-14
CARGO AREA COVER ................................................................... 1-51
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ............. 7-1
CENTRE VENTILATOR ................................................................... 1-53
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKS ................................................................. 1-5
CHANGING A FLAT TYRE . .............................................................. 3-4
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID .................................................. 6-15
CHILD-PROOF REAR DOOR LOCK ................................................ 1-4
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ............................................. 1-16 ~ 1-20
CIGAR LIGHTER ............................................................................. 1-40
CLUTCH PEDAL FREEPLAY ......................................................... 6-17
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK ........ 2-2
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUG E ............................................. 1-33
DDAILY OPERATING CHECKS .......................................................... 6-4
DIGITAL CLOCK .............................................................................. 1-40
DOOR LOCKS ................................................................................... 1-3
DOOR WINDOWS ............................................................................. 1-7
DRINK HOLDER .............................................................................. 1-41
DRIVE BELTS .................................................................................. 6-17
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY ............................................................. 2-11
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