fuel consumption Hyundai Matrix 2004 Owner's Manual

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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SMOOTH CORNERING
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, espe- cially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfac- es. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear and may also result in other problems as well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance costs, maintain your car in accordance with the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If you drive your car in severe conditions, more frequent maintenance is required (see Sec- tion 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be kept clean and free of corrosive materials. It is especially important that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate on the underside of the car. This extra weight can result in increased fuel con- sumption and also contribute to corrosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight
in your car. Weight reduces 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 when you're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is running smoothly, you can drive away. In very cold weather, however, give your engine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear result- ing in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be C160A01A-AAT WINTER DRIVING The more severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions: C160B01A-GAT Snowy or Icy ConditionsTo drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your car. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sud- den brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During
C140A01A-GAT DRIVING FOR ECONOMY You can save fuel and get more kilometers from your 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 cruising speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to adjust your speed to that of the other traffic so you don't have to change speeds unneces- sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary brak- ing. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at a moderate speed, especially on the high- way, is one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also in- crease wear on these components. In addi- tion, driving with your foot resting on the brake pedal may cause the brakes to overheat, which reduces their effectiveness and may lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect infla- tion, either too much or too little, results in unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres- sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly.
Improper alignment can result from hitting avoided by shifting at the recommendedspeeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel gauge is not intended to give other than an approximate indication of the fuel level and is unsuitable for the purposes of calculating fuel consumption figures. SB215B1-E ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The engine coolant temperature gauge indi- cates the engine coolant temperature and will, under normal circumstances, give an indica- tion in the "Normal" or centre portion of the scale. Should the indication move into the upper or "Hot" portion of the scale, engine overheating is indicated. Under these circum- stances, the vehicle should be brought to rest as soon as is safe to do so and the engine turned off. Once the engine has cooled some- what, the coolant level and the condition of the generator/water pump drive belt should be checked. If the cause of the overheating can- not be readily established, the assistance of a Hyundai dealer should be sought.
SB215A1-E FUEL GAUGE
B950A01E-DATREAR FOG AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND The rear fog audible warning chime sounds when the rear fog lights are on and the door in driver side is open.
HFC2101
HFC2045
WARNING: The engine cooling system is pressurizedand removal of the radiator cap when the engine is hot may cause hot water and steam to be ejected from the radiator re- sulting in burns and scalding. The radiator cap must only be removed when the en- gine has cooled. Do not add cold water to a hot engine to avoid the possibility of engine damage. The use of plain water in the cooling system is not recommended since the aluminium components of the cooling system require the use of a corro- sion inhibitor found in the recommended Ethylene Glycol type anti freeze solutions.
B300A01FC
SB215C1-E SPEEDOMETER The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed in both miles and kilometres per hour.
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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 this happens to you, shift to a lower gear.Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by the engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.
SC150A1-F DRIVING FOR ECONOMYYou can save fuel and get more miles from your 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 other traffic so you don't have to change speeds unnecessarily.Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Al- ways maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary braking. 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 the highway, is one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. In addition, driving with your foot resting on the brake pedal may cause the brakes to overheat, 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 the tyre pres-sures at least once a month. o Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-
rectly. Improper alignment can result from hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregu- lar surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tyre wear and may also result in other problems 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 accordance with the maintenance schedule in Section 5. 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 and free of corrosive materials. It is especially important that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate on the underside of the car. This extra weight can result in increased 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 when you'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 your engine a slightly longer warm-up period. SC160A1-F SMOOTH CORNERINGAvoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, cor- ners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tyre wear will be held to a minimum. SC170A1-E WINTER MOTORINGThe onset of winter conditions subject motor vehicles to greater operating demands. There- fore, the following suggestions will assist in maintaining peak performance and reliability during these periods:
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INDEX
10-2 E EFFECTIVE BRAKING
...................................................................... 2-9
ELECTRIC COOLING FANS ........................................................... 6-20
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ...................................................... 7-1
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...................................................... 6-1 ~ 6-3
ENGINE COOLANT CHECKING AND REPLACING ....................... 6-7
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER REPLACEMENT ................................... 6-6
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION .......................................................... 6-6
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT ...................................................... 6-5
ENGINE OIL ....................................................................................... 6-4
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ................................................. 1-45
FFOLDING REAR SEATBACK AND SEAT CUSHION ....... 1-11 ~ 1-12
FOLD-UP TRAY ............................................................................... 1-48
FRONT AS HTRAY........................................................................... 1-40
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH ........................................................ 1-39
FUEL ECONOMY .............................................................................. 2-4
FUEL GAUGE .................................................................................. 1-33
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................... 1-1
FUSE PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 6-25
FUSIBLE LINKS ............................................................................... 6-18
G
GLOVE BOX .................................................................................... 1-45 HHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
........................................................ 1-38
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTEMENT .......................................... 6-21
HEADLIGHT BULB .............................................................. 6-20 ~ 6-21
HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM .................................. 1-42
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 1-9, 1-11
HEATED REAR WINDOW .............................................................. 1-39
HEATING CON TROL ....................................................................... 1-56
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT .......... 1-14
HORN ............................................................................................... 1-52 I IF THE ENGINE CANNOT BE CRANKED ...................................... 3-1
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START ................................................ 3-1
IF THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE ................................................... 3-4
IMMOBILISER SYSTEM ......................................................... 1-2 ~ 1-3
INDIVIDUAL CIRCUIT FUSES ........................................................ 6-18
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATORS ................... 1-28 ~ 1-29
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ................................................. 1-27
INTERIOR LIGHT ............................................................................ 1-44
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR .................................................. 1-47
JJUMP STARTING .............................................................................. 3-1
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