trailer Hyundai Matrix 2004 User Guide

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
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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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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