flat tire Hyundai Matrix 2005 User Guide

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D060C01A-AAT 2. Block the Wheel Block the wheel that is diagonally op- posite from the flat to keep the vehiclefrom rolling when the car is raised on the jack. HFC4005
Flat tire
D060E01A-AAT 4. Put the Jack in Place The base of the jack should be placed on firm, level ground. The jack shouldbe positioned as shown in the drawing.
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D060D01A-AAT 3. Loosen Wheel Nuts
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The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly before raising the car. To loosenthe nuts, turn the wheel nut wrench handle counterclockwise. When doing this, be sure that the socket is seatedcompletely over the nut so it cannot slip off. For maximum leverage, posi- tion the wrench so the handle is to theright as shown in the drawing. Then, while holding the wrench near the end of the handle, pull up on it with steadypressure. Do not remove the nuts at this time. Just loosen them about one- half turn.

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D060G01Y-AAT 6. Changing Wheels
Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with your fingers. Slide the wheeloff the studs and lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the wheel on the hub, pick up the spare tire, line up the holeswith the studs and slide the wheel onto them. If this is difficult, tip the wheel slightly and get the top hole in thewheel lined up with the top stud. Then jiggle the wheel back and forth until the wheel can be slid over the other studs. D060G01FC
WARNING:
Do not get under the car when it is supported by the jack! This is very dangerous as the vehicle could falland cause serious injury or death. No one should stay in the car while the jack is being used.
D060F02E-AAT 5. Raising the Car After inserting a wrench bar into the wheel nut wrench, install the wrenchbar into the jack as shown in the draw- ing. To raise the vehicle, turn the wheel nut wrench clockwise. As the jack be-gins to raise the vehicle, double check that it is properly positioned and will not slip. If the jack is on soft ground orsand, place a board, brick, flat stone or other object under the base of the jack to keep it from sinking.Raise the car high enough so that the fully inflated spare tire can be installed. To do this, you will need more groundclearance than is required to remove the flat tire. HFC4022
Wrench bar
Wheel nut wrench

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air may leak from the tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy another and install it assoon as possible. After you have changed wheels, al- ways secure the flat tire in its place inthe luggage room and return the jack and tools to their proper storage loca- tions.
Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel: 900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)
D060J01FC-GAT After Changing Wheels If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap and check the air pressure. If the pressure is lower than recom-mended, drive slowly to the nearest service station and inflate to the cor- rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust ituntil it is correct. Always reinstall the valve cap after checking or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced, D060B01FC
IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED
D080A01O-GAT If your vehicle has to be towed, it should be done by your Hyundai dealeror a commercial tow truck service. This will help assure that your vehicle is not damaged in towing. Also, profes-sionals are generally aware of local laws governing towing. In any case, rather than risk damage to your car, itis suggested that you show this infor- mation to the tow truck operator. Be sure that a safety chain system is usedand that all local laws are observed. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies orflatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
! CAUTION:
o Your vehicle can be damaged if towed incorrectly!
o Be sure the transaxle is in neu-
tral.
o When the engine will not start, be
sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC" po- sition.

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!WARNING:
o Do not smoke or have any other open flame near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel system.
o Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in thismanner, because the fuel mixed in the water might be ignited and result in a fire.
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G290A01FC-GAT Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper and rear bumper down several times.Place the vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded
(except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head lights lens and turn on the headlight (low beam). G290A01FC
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of each headlight beam pat- tern) and the horizontal line (throughthe center of each headlight beam pattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw a horizontal paral- lel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with aphillips screwdriver - VERTICALAIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with a phillips screwdriver - HORIZON- TAL AIMING.
Horizontal Aiming
Vertical Aiming

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................ 8-2
Engine Number ............................................................ 8-2
Recommended Inflation Pressures ............................. 8-3
Snow Tires ................................................................... 8-4
Tire Chains ................................................................... 8-4
Tire Rotation ................................................................ 8-5
Tire Balancing .............................................................. 8-5
Tire Traction ................................................................. 8-5
When to Replace Tires ................................................ 8-6
Spare Tire and Tools ................................................... 8-6
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I020A01A-AAT TIRE INFORMATION The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are chosen to provide the best performance for normal driving. I030A01FC-GAT RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES
The tire label located on the driver's
side "C" pillar outer panel gives the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle. These pressures were chosen to pro-
vide the most satisfactory combina-tion of ride comfort, tire wear andstability under normal conditions. Tire pressures should be checked at least monthly. Proper tire inflation pres-sures should be maintained for these reasons:
o Lower-than-recommended tire
pressures cause uneven tread wear and poor handling.
o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures increase the chance of damage from impacts and cause uneven tread wear.
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5.5Jx14 5.5Jx15 6.0Jx153.5Jx153.5Jx15
TIRE
SIZE
RIM
SIZE PRESSURE, kPa (PSI)
185/65R14 195/55R15
205/5A5R15 T115/70D15 T115/70R15 REAR
210(30)210(30)210(30)420(60) 420(60) FRONT
250(36)250(36) 250(36)420(60)420(60)
UP TO 2
PERSONS UP TO
MAX. LOAD
REAR
250(36) 250(36) 250(36)420(60)420(60)
FRONT210(30)210(30) 210(30) 420(60)420(60)

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TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly between rotations, have the car checked by aHyundai dealer so the cause may be corrected. After rotating, adjust the tire pres- sures and be sure to check wheel nut torque. HA1409
Spare tire WARNING:
o Do not use the temporary spare tire for tire rotation.
o Do not mix bias-ply and radial- ply tires under any circum- stances. This may cause dan- gerous handling characteristics. I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCING A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may needbalancing again during the years you own the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced before being reinstalled on the car. I080A01A-AAT
TIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear.To reduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

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INDEX
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R Rear Fog Audible Warning Sound ............................1-52
Rear Seat
Adjustable headrests . ............................................. 1-18
Adjusting seatback angle ................. ...................... 1-17
Adjusting seat forwar d and rearward..................... 1-17
Arm Rest ................................................................ 1-67
Fold down .............................................................. 1-18
Rear Window Defroster Switch ................................ 1-62
Recommended Shift Points . ....................................... 2-8
Removal of water from the fuel fiter ........................6-34
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................................... 6-36
Replacing The Spark Plugs...................................... 6-15
Roof Rack ................................................................. 1-79
S Seat Belts 2-Point Static Type .............................................. 1-263-Point system ....................................................... 1-27
Adjustable height .................................................... 1-23
Adjusting your seat belt ............................... 1-25, 1-26
Care of seat belts .................................................. 1-23
Precautions ............................................................ 1-21
Seat Warmer ............................................................. 1-20
Spark Plugs ............................................................... 6-15
Spectacle Case ......................................................... 1-70
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-54
Starting Proce dures.................................................... 2-5 Steering Wheel
Free p lay ................................................................ 6-27
Tilt lever ................................................................. 1-80
Stereo Radio Operation (H210, H220, H260, H280) .............................................. 1-93, 1-96, 1-101, 1-110
Stereo Sound System ............................................... 1-91
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-67
Sunshad e .................................................................. 1-67
Sun Visor .................................................................. 1-74
T Tail Gat e ................................................................... 1-77
Tail Gate Wiper And Washer Switch .......................1-61
Tachometer ............................................................... 1-54
Theft Alarm System .................................................. 1-10
Tires Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
Changing a flat tire .................................................. 3-7
If you have a flat tire ............................................... 3-7
Information ............................................................... 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire ................................................................. 3-6
Traction .................................................................... 8-5