steering Hyundai Matrix 2006 Owner's Guide

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G010C01FC-GAT
Gasoline Engine(1.8 DOHC)
HFC003
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 (If installed)
12.Battery
13.Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluidreservoir
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.Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap G010E02FC
G010E02FC-GAT
Diesel Engine (1.5 CRDi)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and otherheavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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5GENERAL CHECKS
G020A02A-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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26CHECKING 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.
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28CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
G200A01A-AAT
Replacing a Fusible Link
A fusible link will melt if the electrical
circuits from the battery are ever over- loaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could be caused by a short in the systemdrawing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause, repair the sys-tem and replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a fuse box for easy inspection. Good
Bad
G200B01E-AAT
Replacing Accessory Fuses
HFC4010
CAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, neveruse anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amper- age rating. Never use a piece ofwire or a higher-rated fusible link. This could result in serious dam- age and create a fire hazard.
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G200A01FC
G190B01A
Power steeringpump
A/C comp.
Auto tentioner fully
Alternator
G190B01TB-GAT Diesel Engine
At the scheduled maintenance inspec-
tion, belts should be examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evi- dence of deterioration and replaced if necessary.
Belt routing should also be checked
to be sure there is no interferencebetween the belts and other parts ofthe engine.
The fuse box for the lights and other
electrical accessories will be found inthe backside of the multi box located on the instrument panel to the left side of the driver.

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To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF",then check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markingson the fluid reservoir. NOTE: Grinding noise from the power steering pump may be heard im- mediately after the engine is startedin extremely cold conditions (be- low - 20°C). If the noise stops dur- ing warm up, there is no abnormalfunction in the system. It is due to a power steering fluid characteris- tic in extremely cold conditions. Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid NOTE: Do not start the engine when the power steering oil reservoir is empty.
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CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even whenthe engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan,so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant temperature decreases thefan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on automatically if the engine coolant temperature is high. G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. G230A03A-GAT
HFC5004
G230A02FC
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly.

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G240A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING HOSES
It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections for fluid leakage at regular intervals. The power steering hoses should be re-placed if there is severe surface crack- ing, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora- tion of the hose could cause prema-ture failure.
2. Pump the hand pump until there are no more bubbles in the fuel coming out of the air pipe. When doing this, place a cloth around the air pipe to prevent the escaping fuel from spew-ing about.
3. Replace the air cap when there are no more bubbles in the fuel.
4. Continue pumping until the hand pump becomes stiff.
5. Finally, check to be sure that there
is no leakage of fuel. If in doubt, consult your nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer. G350B01FC
Air pipe
The fuel system should be bled to
remove air as described in the illustra- tion if the fuel supply is exhausted during travel, when the fuel filter is replaced, or if the vehicle is not usedfor a long time.
1. Remove the air cap with pushing the button.
G350A01FC
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
G350B01FC-GAT
(Diesel Engine)

8CONSUMER INFORMATION
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!WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan- gerous! Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking effectiveness,steering control and traction. When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires on thesame car. If you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, they must be installed in sets of four.
o Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for saferide and handling capability.Do not use a size and type of tireand wheel that is different from the one that is originally installed on your vehicle. It can affect thesafety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead to han- dling failure or rollover and seri-ous injury.When replacing the tires, be sureto equip all four tires with the tireand wheel of the same size, type, tread, brand and load-carrying ca- pacity.
I090A01HP-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
I090A02FC
If you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle with any tire/wheel combination not recom- mended by Hyundai for off-road driving, you should not use thesetires for highway driving.

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

9 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
4LUBRICATION CHART
Oil & Grease Standard
API SJ, SL SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
or ABOVE, SAE 10W-30 (ABOVE -18°C)
ILSAC GF-3 SAE 15W-40 (ABOVE -13°C)
or ABOVE SAE 20W-50 (ABOVE -7°C)
API CH-4 SAE 30 (0°C ~ 40°C)
or ABOVE, SAE 20W-40 (ABOVE -10°C)
ACEA B4 SAE 15W-40 (ABOVE -15°C)
or ABOVE SAE 10W-30 (-20°C ~ 40°C) SAE 5W-30 (-25°C ~ 40°C) SAE 0W-30 (BELOW 10°C) *1, *2
*1. Restricted to driving condition and area*2. Not recommended for sustained high speed vehicle operation Normal driving condition Severe driving condition HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co., PSF-3 DOT 3, DOT 4 or equivalent Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator Q'ty (liter)
1.6 DOHC - 3.3 (with oil filter) (3.5 us.qts., 2.9 Imp.qts)
1.8 DOHC - 4.0 (with oil filter) (4.2 us.qts., 3.5 Imp.qts)
1.5 CRDi - 5.3 (with oil filter)
(5.6 us.qts., 4.7 Imp.qts)
MAX. 1L / 1,500 Km MAX. 1L / 1,000 Km2.15 (2.3 us. qts., 1.86 Imp. qts) 2.0 (2.11 us. qts., 1.76 Imp. qts) (1.5 CRDi) 6.1 (6.4 us. qts., 5.3 Imp.qts) (1.6 DOHC)6.7 (7.0 us. qts., 5.8 Imp.qts) (1.8 DOHC) As required As requiredGasoline : 6.2(1.6 DOHC), 6.5(1.8 DOHC) Diesel : 6.3
J080A07FC-GAT
Item
Engine Oil Gasoline Diesel
Recommends Engine oil consumption Transaxle Manual Automatic
Power steering Brake fluid Coolant