maintenance Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Guide

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-2 HFC003
CAUTION: When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle toolsand other heavy objects carefullyso that the plastic cover of theengine is not damaged.
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1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir
4. Auto fuel cut switch
5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine cover
9. Engine coolant reservoir10.Radiator cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Not all models)
12.Battery
13.Windscreen washer fluid reservoir cap
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OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-3
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT Diesel (1.5 CRDi)
1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir
4. Fuel filter 5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10.Battery
11.Windscreen washer fluid reservoir capCAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects care-fully so that the plastic cover ofthe engine is not damaged.

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-4 SG020B1-E
DAILY OPERATING CHECKS
The following items should be checked on a
daily basis or whenever the vehicle is refuelled, whichever occurs sooner.
o Engine oil level.
o Engine coolant level.
o Power steering fluid level.
o Brake fluid level.
o Windscreen washer fluid level.
o Battery condition.
o Tyre condition and pressures.
o Operation and cleanliness of all lighting equipment.
o Windscreen wiper and washer operation.
o Horn operation.
o Warning light operation.
o Adjustment and cleanliness of mirrors.
o Seat and seat belt adjustment and opera- tion.
o Fluid leakage.
The vehicle must not be driven if the daily
operating checks indicate that any item of equip- ment related to the safety or roadworthiness ofthe vehicle is not functioning correctly. G030A01FC-EAT
ENGINE OIL
The correct engine oil level is of paramount
importance. An excessively high or low oil levelmay result in irreparable damage being sus-tained by the engine. The engine oil levelmust be checked on a daily basis, wheneverthe vehicle is refuelled or before starting along trip, whichever occurs sooner.
In addition, it is imperative that only an ap-
proved grade and specification of oil is used toavoid the possibility of serious engine damageand premature wear. The use of "budget price"oil is a false economy that must be avoided ifthe maximum reliability and useful life is to beobtained from the vehicle. G030B02O-EAT
Recommended Oil
1. Petrol engine
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The engine oil quality should meet the follow- ing classification. API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE The oil viscosity should be selected accord- ing to the operating environment of the engineby means of the table shown above. Theengine oil recommendations are complete inthemselves and the use of additives is neitherrequired nor recommended. The use of en-gine oil additives may result in invalidation ofthe vehicle warranty.

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-5
SG030C2-E Engine Oil Level
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2.Diesel Engine The correct engine oil level is of paramount importance. An excessively high or low oillevel may result in irreparable damage beingsustained by the engine. The engine oil levelmust be checked on a daily basis, wheneverthe vehicle is refuelled or before starting along trip, whichever occurs sooner.
G030B02B
The engine oil level should be checked with
the engine at normal operating temperature and the vehicle parked upon level ground. Prior to checking the level, the vehicle should
be allowed to stand for several minutes after theengine has been switched off to allow the oil todrain back to the sump.
HFC5007
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Petrol engine
Diesel engine
NOTE: SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine
oil is preferred regardless of regional option and engine variation. If SAE 5W-20,ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is not available,secondary recommended engine oil forcorresponding temperature range can beused. In addition, it is imperative that only an ap-
proved grade and specification of oil is usedto avoid the possibility of serious engine dam-age and premature wear. The use of "budgetprice" oil is a false economy that must beavoided if the maximum reliability and usefullife is to be obtained from the vehicle.
The engine oil quality should meet the follow-
ing classification:
API class: CH-4 or ABOVEACEA class: B4 or ABOVE NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for use in very cold
zones. Its use should therefore be re- stricted only to driving in these type ofsub-zero conditions. (Especially, not rec-ommended for sustained high engine loadand high speed operation.)

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-6 ZG030E1-A
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of engine oil
Engine oil has the primary function of lubricat- ing and cooling the inside of the engine.
Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consumesome engine oil in the course of normaldriving. The cause of oil consumption in anormal engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in thecylinder. High negative pressure generatedduring engine operation sucks some of theoil into the combustion chamber.This oil with some oil of the cylinder wall isburned by the high temperature combustiongases during the combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly effected by the viscosity and quality of oil,engine rpm and driving condition etc. More engine oil may be consumed under severe driving conditions such as highspeeds, frequent acceleration and decel-eration, compared to normal driving.
If the indicated oil level is at or below the lower
mark of the dipstick, oil should be added untilthe level is at or below the upper mark. To add oil to the engine, remove the filler cap
by rotating in an counterclockwise directionand pour engine oil into the engine. Beforechecking the level again, allow several min-utes for the oil to drain into the sump. Replacethe oil filler cap rotating it in a clockwisedirection until tight.
The quantity of oil required to raise the level
from the minimum to maximum level is approx-imately 1 litre.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks
is equal to about 1 liter(Petrol Engine)/1.2liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
WARNING: Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.
G030D02FC
Diesel engine
SG030D3-E
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT
HFC5009
Petrol engine
Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Replace the dipstick fully and withdrawagain when the oil level may be read from thestick. Normal oil level is indicated when the oilis present between the two marks on thestick. It is not necessary to add oil if the levelis above the lower mark and in any case, oilmust not be added to the degree that the levelexceeds the upper mark. Replace the dip-stick fully after checking the level. WARNING: Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when checking the engine oil as itmay be hot enough to burn you.

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-7
SG040A2-E
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
REPLACEMENT
Petrol engine
SSA6040A
Oil filler cap
Drain plug
Oil filter
The engine oil and filter must be changed at
the time or mileage interval specified in the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is oper-ated under severe or adverse conditions, theoil and filter must be replaced more frequently.
To replace the oil and filter, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Ensure that the engine is at normal oper- ating temperature and park the vehicle on level ground with the parking brake se-curely applied and the engine turned off.
2. Open the bonnet and remove the oil filler cap.
3. Prepare a suitable receptacle to collect the displaced oil and remove the drain plugfrom the sump. CAUTION: The oil being drained from the engine will
be hot. Care should be exercised to pre- vent scalding.
4. When the oil has drained from the sump, replace the drain plug using a new gasket ensuring that the plug is not over tightened.
5. Remove the oil filter by rotating counter- clockwise, using a proprietary oil filter re-moval tool if necessary. Note that the oilfilter will contain approximately 0.5 litres ofoil and this should be collected in a suit-able receptacle.
6. Install a new oil filter having smeared the sealing ring with clean oil and rotatingclockwise until the filter contacts the mount-ing and then a further one half turn. Do notover-tighten Tightening torque: 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m
7. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
8. Pour the specified quantity of the recom- mended oil into the engine and replace the filler cap. Start the engine and ensure thatno oil leaks exist. Turn off the engine andafter a couple minutes, recheck the oillevel.
CAUTION: Slowly pour the recommended oil by us-
ing a funnel. Do not overfill to prevent engine to damage. WARNING: Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oils may result in serious skin disorders including dermatitis and can-cer. Avoid contact with skin as far aspossible and always wash thoroughly afterany contact. Keep used oils out of reachof children. It is illegal to pollute drains,water courses and soil. Use only autho-rized waste collection facilities includingcivic amenity sites and garages for thedisposal of used oil and oil filters. If indoubt, contact the local authority for dis-posal instructions.
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER REPLACEMENT Diesel engine
Oil filter
Oil filler cap
The engine oil and filter should be changed at
those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule in Section 5.

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-8 CAUTION: Slowly loosen the oil filter upper cap not to overflow the oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
5. Slide underneath the car and loosen the oil pan drain plug by turning it counterclock- wise oil pan with a wrench of the propersize. Be sure that a drain pan is in positionto catch the oil as it drains out, then removethe drain plug.
WARNING: Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
6. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new gasket andretighten by turning it clockwise. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque : 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
7. Pull out the oil filter upper cap with element from the oil filter housing.Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt or oil accumulated around the oil filter housing.
8. After mounting a new centrepipe O-ring, new oil filter element and new O-ring toupper cap, install the upper cap to oil filterhousing and retighten by turning it clock-wise. Do not over-tighten. Tightening torque : 2.5 kgf.m CAUTION: Don't use old oil filter upper cap O-ring
and centrepipe O-ring.
9. Refill the crankcase with the recommended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
CAUTION: Slowly pour the recommended oil by us-
ing a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage the engine.
10.Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
11.Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
NOTE:
o It is recommended that the engine oil and filter should be changed by an Hyundai authorised repairer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable man-ner. It is suggested that it be placed ina sealed container and taken to a ser-vice station for maybe reclaimation.Do not pour the oil on the ground orput it into the household trash.
WARNING: Used motor oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time.Wash your hands thoroughly with soapand warm water as soon as possible afterhandling used oil.
Centrepipe O-ring
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O-ring
Oil filter housing
2. Open the bonnet and remove the engine oil level dipstick.
3. Loosen the oil filter upper cap with a proper tool from the oil filter housing until an O-ring is seen. Then, drain the oil completely.
Oil filter element
Upper cap
If the car is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes are re-quired.
The procedure for changing the oil and filter
is as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolanttemperature gauge moves above the low-est mark. Turn the engine off and place thegear selector lever in "P" (automatic) orreverse gear (manual transaxle).

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-9
SG050A1-E
ENGINE COOLANT CHECKING
AND REPLACING WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, since the system is pressurised and coolant may be ejectedfrom the radiator resulting in scalding.
SG050B1-E
Coolant recommendations
Petrol engine
G050B01FC SG050C1-E
Engine Coolant LevelG050C01FC
Petrol engine
NOTE: It is imperative that vehicles fitted with an air conditioning system have a coolantconcentration of the recommended strengthat all times. The use of the air conditioningsystem when the cooling system is filledwith water only will result in the heatermatrix freezing and subsequently bursting.Diesel engine
Only ethylene glycol based coolant with a corrosion inhibitor suited to aluminium alloyengine components should be used in thecooling system. No further additives or inhibi- tors should be used. The coolant specific gravity should be checked as prescribed inthe maintenance schedule to ensure adequatefrost and corrosion protection. In addition, theengine coolant must be replaced at the speci-fied interval since the corrosion inhibitor prop-erties deteriorate with time. It is important to note that whilst an increase in the concentration of anti freeze gives anincrease in the level of frost protection, asolution which is in excess of 65% anti freezewill result in reduced frost protection andengine overheating. Therefore the recom-mended concentration of 50% should not beexceeded for general use. The use of methanol based anti freeze com- pounds may result in engine overheating andwill invalidate the vehicle warranty.
G050B02FC

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-10 SG050D1-E
To Change the Coolant
The coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
NOTE: Care should be taken to ensure that cool-
ant is not allowed to spill onto the paintwork since the finish may becomedamaged. If coolant spillage occurs, theaffected area should be rinsed thoroughlywith water.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and en- sure that the parking brake is firmly ap- plied, and the engine allowed to cool. Do not attempt this operation whilst the engine is hot since burning or scaldingmay result.
2. Prepare a suitable receptacle to collect the displaced coolant and position this underthe radiator drain tap.
3. With the heater temperature control set to the "HOT" position, remove the radiatorcap and open the radiator drain tap. 4. When the engine coolant has drained com-
pletely, close the drain tap ensuring thatthis is not over tightened.
5. Prepare a suitable quantity of new engine coolant (refer to section 9) and pour thisinto the radiator.
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The engine coolant level may be observed through the side of the plastic coolant reservoir(expansion tank) when the engine is cold. If thelevel is below the "L" mark, add coolant of thecorrect concentration until the level is be-tween the "L" and "F" marks. If the level fallsbelow the "L" mark on a regular basis despitebeing topped up, consult a Hyundai authorisedrepairer.
G050C02FC
Diesel engine

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-11
6. Start the engine with the radiator cap still
removed and continue to add coolant as the level decreases as air is expelled fromthe system. When the level remains con-stant, replace the radiator cap and replen-ish the coolant reservoir.
7. When the engine is hot, check to ensure that no coolant leaks are present.
WARNING: The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimesoperate even when the engine is not run-ning. Use extreme caution when workingnear the blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fanblade. As the engine coolant temperaturedecreases, the fan will automatically shutoff. This is a normal condition.
G050D02FCSSA6060B
3. Clean around the base of the plug to be removed, and install the plug socket ensur- ing that the ceramic insulator does not be-come damaged. Turn the socket counter-clockwise to remove the plug.
CAUTION: Sparking plugs must only be cleaned using purpose designed equipment. Wire brush-ing may damage the centre electrode in-sulator causing misfiring to occur. Onlythe correct grade of sparking plug shouldbe used. Use of an incorrect grade mayresult in serious engine damage.
SG060A1-E
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT
SSA6060A
0.039 ~ 0.043 in. (1.0 ~ 1.1 mm)
This operation should only be performed when
the engine is cold.
1. Remove the centre cover from the engine rocker cover.
2. Remove plug lead from the sparking plug to be replaced, pulling the lead by the rubber cap. (Pulling the lead may damage the car-bon conductor).