steering wheel Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Guide

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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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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
D080D03A-AAT
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
HFC006
!
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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F070L01A-AAT
o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to thespecified torque.F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage.
F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete- rioration, or damage. Start the engineand listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. F070M01A-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dustboots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any dam- aged parts.
F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump, Belt
and Hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Re- place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer-ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if neces-sary. F070P01A-AAT
o Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots andclamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. F070Q01A-AAT
o Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and connections for leakage and damage.Check air conditioning performance according to the relevant shop manual if necessary.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
5GENERAL CHECKS
G020A01A-AAT
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition o Defroster, heating system opera-
tion (and air conditioning, if in- stalled)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ-
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "PARK" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked
monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut
torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare tire)
G020C01A-AAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
27CHECKING THE FREEPLAY
G160A01A-GAT
Clutch pedal
G160A01E
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly onthe clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedalfreeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by yourHyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.
G150A01A-GAT
Steering wheel
G150A01FC
To check the steering wheel freeplay,
stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sen-sitive to changes in resistance that mark the limits of the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than specified, haveit inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if neces- sary. 30 mm (1.18 in.)
3. Replace the air conditioner filter with a new one.
4. Installation is the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the air condi- tioner filter in the direction of thearrow sign. Otherwise, it may cause noise or deterioration.
! KQNA020B

8CONSUMER INFORMATION
6SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
I100A01FC-GAT Your Hyundai is delivered with the
following:
Spare tire and wheel Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar, Span-
ner, Screw driver
Jack D060B01FC
!WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan- gerous! Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking effective-ness, steering control and trac- tion. When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires onthe same car. If you replace ra- dial tires with bias-ply tires, they must be installed in sets of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other than the recommended sizesmay cause unusual handling characteristics that may cause death, serious injury or prop-erty damage.
I090A01S-GAT WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators. The tread wear indicators appear when the tread depth is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.). The tireshould be replaced when these ap- pear as a solid bar across two or more grooves of the tread. Alwaysreplace your tires with those of the recommended size. If you change wheels, the new wheel's rim widthand offset must meet Hyundai speci- fication. Wear indicator
HFC248

9 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
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J010A01FC-GAT MEASUREMENT
4,025(158.4)1,740(68.5) 1,635(64.3)
*1,685(66.3)
2,600(102.3) 1,485 (58.5)1,485 (58.5)
Overall lengthOverall width Overall height (unladen) Wheel base Wheel tread
Front
Rear
Type Wheel free playRack stroke Oil pump type Rack and pinion0 ~ 30 mm (0 ~ 1.18 in.) 146±1mm (5.7±0.04 in.)Vane type
J060A01S-GAT FUEL SYSTEM
J020A01FC-GATPOWER STEERING J030A01FC-GATTIRE
185/65 R14 195/55 R15205/55 R15 (1.8 DOHC only)
StandardOption
J050A01FC-GAT BRAKE Dual hydraulic with brake booster Ventilated discDrum Cable
Type Front brake typeRear brake type Parking brake
Item Battery Generator
J040A03FC-GAT ELECTRICAL
GASOLINE
MF45AH, MF60AH(12V) 90A (13.5V)
mm (in.)
Fuel tank capacityLiter
55 US.gal
14.5 Imp.gal
12
DIESEL
CMF 68 AH 120A (12V)
*Installed roof rack J030B01FC-GAT SPARE TIRE
Temporary Full size
StandardOption

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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