warning Hyundai Matrix 2004 Owner's Guide

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1- 44 B340G01FC-GAT HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM (If Installed) To adjust the headlight beam level according to the number of the passengers and the loadingweight in the luggage area, turn the beamleveling switch.The higher the number of the switch position,the lower the headlight beam level. Alwayskeep the headlight beam at the proper levelingposition, or headlights may dazzle other roadusers.Listed below are the examples of proper switchsettings. For loading conditions other than thoselisted below, adjust the switch position so thatthe beam level may be the nearest as thecondition obtained according to the list.
B340G01FC
B611A01FC-GAT REAR SEAT ARM REST (If Installed)This arm rest is located in the center of the rear seat back with box.The drink holder in the box can be used byopening the lid of the arm rest. WARNING:
o Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. Such objectscan be thrown out in the event of asudden stop or an accident, possiblyinjuring the passengers in the vehicle.
o Be careful not to injure your fingers when you open the lid of the arm rest.
B610A01FC
B450B01FC-GAT REAR DRINK HOLDER (If Installed)
HFC2098
The drink holder is located on the rear main console for holding cups or cans. The drinkholder can be used by pushing the knob on therear main console downward and then releas-ing it. CAUTION:
o To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drinkholder, located in the rear console,is closed before folding the rear seatbackand seat cushion.
o Place the drink holder in its original po- sition while not in use.

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B460C01S-AAT Tilting the Sunroof
HFC2022
The sunroof can be tilted by pushing the button with the sunroof closed. Release the buttonwhen the sunroof reaches the desired position.
B460B01E-AAT OPERATING THE SUNROOF SYSTEM Opening or Closing the Sunroof
HFC2021
The sunroof can be only electrically opened or closed. To open or to close, press and hold thebutton located in the front overhead console.Release the button when the sunroof reachesthe desired position.
B460A01S-AAT SUNROOF (If Installed) The sunroof can be operated with the ignition key in the "ON" position
WARNING:
o Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
arms or body are between the slidingglass and the sunroof sash, as this couldresult in an injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of the sunroof opening at any time.
CAUTION:
o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold temperature or when it is covered withice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may have accumulated on the guide rails.
B470A01S-AAT SUNSHADE
B470A01FC The sunshade can be opened and closed by sliding it forward or rearward when the sunroofis closed. The sunshade will open automati-cally when the sunroof is opened, but it must beclosed manually.
Loading condition
Switch
position
Driver only Driver + front passenger Full passengers (including driver)Full passengers (including driver) + Maximum permis- sible loadingDriver + Maximum permis- sible loading 0
1 2
3
0

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B500A01A-AAT GLOVE BOX
HFC2095
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofan accident or a sudden stop, the glove boxdoor should be kept closed when the car isin motion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box release lever.
B491A02F-GAT SPECTACLE CASE (If Installed)HXDOM241
The spectacle case is located on the front overhead console.Push the end of the cover to open the spectaclecase. WARNING: Do not open the spectacle case while thevehicle is moving. The rear view mirror ofthe vehicle can be blocked by an openspectacle case.
The interior courtesy light has a button of three positions. The three positions are:
oDR In the "DR" position, the interior courtesy light comes on when any door is opened regardlessof the ignition key position. The light goes outwhen the door is closed.
oON In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.
o OFF In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all times even though a door is open.
B490A01E-AAT INTERIOR LIGHT
B490A01E
With Sunroof
Without Sunroof
B490B01E

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B510D01E
B510B01FC-GAT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR Electric Type
HFC2011
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted to your preferred rear vision, both directly behindthe vehicle, and to the rear of the left and rightsides.The remote control outside rearview mirrorswitch controls the adjustments for both rightand left outside mirrors.
HFC2058
The multi box may be opened by pulling it out by its grip.It is used for storing small articles.If the multi box is removed, the fuse box for thelights and other electrical accessories will beexposed.
B500B02E-GAT MULTI BOX
To adjust the position of either mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the right or left
to activate the adjustable mechanism for the corresponding door mirror.
2. Now, adjust mirror angle by depressing the appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.
CAUTION:
o Do not operate the switch continuously for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could cause permanent damage. To removeany ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or ap-proved de-icer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or distanceof any object seen in the passenger siderear view mirror. It is a convex mirror with acurved surface. Any objects seen in thismirror are closer than they appear.

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B510C01A-AAT FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS
B510C01FC
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them towards the rear.The outside rearview mirrors can be foldedrearward for parking in narrow areas. WARNING: Do not adjust or fold the outside rearviewmirrors while the vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in loss of control, and an acci-dent which could cause death, serious in-jury or property damage.
B510D01HP-AAT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER (If Installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear window defroster.To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, pushin the switch for the rear window defroster. Therearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-ing or defogging and will give you improved rearvision in inclement weather conditions. Pushthe switch again to turn the heater off. Theoutside rearview mirror heater automaticallyturns itself off after 20 minutes.
HFC2080
B520A01A-AAT DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
B520A01E
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside rearview mirror. The "night" position isselected by flipping the tab at the bottom of themirror toward you. In the "night" position, theglare of headlights of cars behind you is re-duced.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1- 50 B550A01S-GAT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT (If Installed)
B550A01FC
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, the high mounted rearstop light in the center of the rear window orinserted in the rear spoiler also lights when thebrakes are applied.
Always engage the parking brake before leav-ing the car. This also turns on the parking brakeindicator light when the key is in the "ON" or"START" position. Before driving away, be surethat the parking brake is fully released and theindicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the lever and press the thumb button. Then, while holding the button in, lower the brakelever.
B530A01A-AAT PARKING BRAKE
B530A01FC
B810A01FC-GAT FOLD-UP TRAY
For your convenience, it may be used as a table holding a book, cup or can. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofan accident or a sudden stop, the fold-uptray should be place its original positionwhile the vehicle is moving.
HFC2070

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HFC2019
CAUTION: Make sure that the support rod has beenreleased prior to closing the hood. WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before drivingaway. If it is not latched, the hood couldfly open while the vehicle is being driven,causing a total loss of visibility, whichmight result in an accident.
o The support rod must be inserted com- pletely into the hole provided in the hoodwhenever you inspect the engine com-partment. This will prevent the hood fromfalling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position, as vision is ob-structed and the hood could fall or bedamaged.
B570A01FC-GAT HOOD RELEASE
HFC2018
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Push the safety catch lever sidewards and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod. Before closing the hood, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower thehood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above theclosed position and let it drop. Make sure thatit locks into place.
B820A01FC-GAT ACCESSORY TRAY
HFC2071
B500D07O-GAT POWER OUTLET (If Installed)
HFC2042
These supply 12V electric power to operate electric accessories or equipment only whenthe key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position. CAUTION: Do not use electric accessories or equip-ment other than the Hyundai genuine partsin the socket.
The accessory tray may be opened by pushingthe knob sidewards and releasing slowly it.It is used for storing small commodities.

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HFC2016
WARNING: Fuel vapors are dangerous. Before refuel-ing, always stop the engine and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler area. Ifyou need to replace the filler cap, use agenuine Hyundai replacement part.If you open the fuel filler cap during highambient temperatures, a slight "pressuresound" may be heard. This is normal andnot a cause for concern.Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
it slowly.
B560A02A-AAT REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid openerlocated on the front floor area on the left side ofthe car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because icehas formed around it, tap lightly or push onthe lid to break the ice and release the lid. Donot pry on the lid. If necessary, spray aroundthe lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do notuse radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicleto a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
HFC2015
B540A01FC-GAT TAIL GATE
B540A01FC
WARNING: The tail gate should always be kept com-pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaustgases may enter the car resulting in seriousillness or death to the occupants. See addi-tional warnings concerning exhaust gaseson page 2-1.
o The tail gate can be locked or unlocked with a key.
o The tail gate is opened by pulling the outside handle up, raising the tail gate manually.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on it until it is closed. To be sure the tail gate is fully closed, always try to pull it upagain without using the outside handle. LOCK
UNLOCK

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B650A01FC-GAT CARGO AREA COVER (If Installed)
B640A01FC
Nothing should be carried on top of the luggage cover. Loose materials could result in injury tovehicle occupants during sudden braking.
B800A02FC-GAT CD Auto Changer (If Installed)A CD Auto Changer is located under the front passenger seat. This system can store up to 8CDs.You may select music without changing discs.First, open the CD Auto Changer door andinsert 8 CDs by taking out the magazine. Then,push the magazine into the CD Auto Changer.The CD may be operated with the passengercompartment audio system controls. WARNING: Never attempt to change CDs the alreadyinserted in the CD changer magazine whilethe vehicle is moving. This could result inloss of control or an accident that maycause death, serious insury, or propertydamage.
HFC2105
B540D03FC-GAT Luggage Net (If Installed) Some objects can be kept in the net in the luggage compartment. Use the luggage net on the floor or at the back of the luggage compartment to prevent objectsfrom sliding. WARNING: Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. AL-WAYS keep face and body out of recoilpath. DO NOT use when strap has visiblesigns of wear or damage. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the goods or thevehicle, care should be taken when carry-ing fragile or bulky objects in the trunk.
B540D01HP

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1- 54 B560B01O-GAT AUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH (GASOLINE ENGINE)
HFC4001
The auto fuel cut switch is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment.In the event of a collision or sudden impact, theauto fuel cut device cuts off the fuel supply. Ifthis device is activated, it must be reset bypressing in on the top of the switch before theengine can be restarted. WARNING: Before resetting the auto fuel cut switch, thefuel line should be checked for fuel leaks.
34 kg (75 lb)
(Except European Community) 70 kg (154 lb)
(European Community Only) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
HFC2106
B630A01FC-GAT ROOF RACK (If Installed) If your Hyundai has a roof rack, you can load things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails andfixing components to adapt the roof rack onyour vehicle may be obtained from an autho-rized Hyundai dealer. CAUTION:
o The following specifications are recom-
mended when loading cargo or luggage.
ROOF RACK
o Loading cargo or luggage above 34 kg (75 lb) (Except European Community)/
70 kg (154 lb) (European Community Only)on the roof rack may damage your vehi-cle.When you carry large objects, never letthem hang over the rear or the sides ofyour vehicle.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check frequently to makesure the luggage carrier and cargo arestill securely fastened.
o Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
o To use the roof rails as a roof rack, you must fit the roof rails with two or morecrossrails or equivalent before carryingcargo or lugguage on the roof.
o When crossrail is adapted, you can load things on the roof rack.
o Loading cargo or luggage over specifi- cation on the roof rack may damagestability of your vehicle.