towing Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Guide

3 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Donot tow at speeds greater than 50 km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles).Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion. A driver must be in the towedvehicle to operate the steering and brakes.!
EMERGENCY TOWING
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For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or strap to one of thetowing hooks under the front of your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved sur-face. This could result in serious dam- age to your car. Nor should towing be attempted if thewheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral andthe key is in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towedcar to steer it and operate the brakes. HFC4009
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o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatictransaxle should never be towedfrom the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This can cause seri- ous damage to the transaxle.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground. Front
Rear

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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ENGINE OIL & FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGSTIMING BELTBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS, PARKING BRAKE STEERING GEAR RACK, LINKAGE& BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINTDRIVESHAFTS & BOOTSMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID AIR CONDITIONER FILTER(IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT) A, B, C, F, H, I, J C, E B, HD, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C, D, E, F, G C, D, E, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C, E
R R RR
II I I
R R R DRIVING
CONDITION
EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHS EVERY 5,000 KM OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 60,000 KM OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 15,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 100,000 KMEVERY 45,000 KMEVERY 40,000 KM MORE FREQUENTLY MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
European Community Only Except European Community
F040A02FC-GAT 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
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatly driving short distance of less than 8km(5miles) in normal
tempera ture or less than 16km(10miles) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
MAINTENANCEOPERATION
MAINTENANCE ITEM
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C(90°F)G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 Km/h(100 MPH)K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
European Community Only Except European Community

10INDEX
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TowingA trailer (or vehicle) ............................................... 2-21
Emergency ............................................................. 3-14
If your car must be towed .....................................3-12
Transaxle
Automatic ................................................................. 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checkin g ........................6-20
Manual ........................................................................ 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checki ng ...............................6-19
Trip Computer ........................................................... 1-56
Trip Odometer ........................................................... 1-55
U Under T ray ................................................................ 1-17
V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........................... 8-2
Vehicle Specifi cation................................................... 9-2
Ventilation
Center ventilator ..................................................... 1-82
Side ventilator ........................................................ 1-82
W Warning and Indicator Light ...................................... 1-48
Windows
Manual ................................................................... 1-13
Power ..................................................................... 1-13
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switc h .....................1-60
Windshield Wiper Blades ................... ....................... 6-18