warning lights Hyundai Matrix 2006 Owner's Manual

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A02FC-GAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL * More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-48.
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Malfunction Indicator Light
Traction Control Indicator Light(If installed)
O/D OFF Indicator Light (1.6 Automatic Transaxle only)
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel) Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel)
Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
High Beam Indicator Light Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Electronic Stability Program Indicator Lights (If installed)
Seat Belt Warning Light (If installed)

Fuel Recommendations ............................................... 1-2
Breaking In Your New Hyundai .................................... 1-3
Keys .............................................................................. 1-4
Immobilizer System ...................................................... 1-5
Door .............................................................................. 1-7
Theft-Alarm System ....................................................1-10
Window ....................................................................... 1-13
Seat ............................................................................ 1-14
Seat Belts ................................................................... 1-21
Child Restraint System............................................... 1-28
Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System ............... 1-37
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ................................ 1-44
Warning and Indicator Lights ..................................... 1-48
Trip Computer .............................................................. 1-57
Multi-function Light Switch ........................................... 1-59
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ................................1-61
Sunroof ........................................................................ 1-68
Mirror ........................................................................... 1-73
Hood R elease .............................................................. 1-76
Heating and Cooling Control .......... ..............................1-83
Stereo Sound System ................................................. 1-99
Audio System ............................................................ 1-102
Antenna ..................................................................... 1-133
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48WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
B260D01A-AAT Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the in- strument panel show the direction indi-cated by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on but does not blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does notilluminate at all, a malfunction in the turn signal system is indicated. Your dealer should be consulted for repairs.
B260U01TB-GAT Immobilizer Indicator Light (If installed)
This indicator light comes on for some seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. At this time, you can start the engine. The light goes outafter the engine is running. In case this light goes out before you start the engine, you must turn to the "LOCK"position and restart the engine. In case this light blinks for five seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON" posi-tion, this indicates that the immobilizer system is out of order.
B260B01S-GAT SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If Installed)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after theengine is started, after which it will go out. This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the SRI does not come on, or continuously remainson after flashing for about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition key to the "ON" position or started the engine, orif it comes on while driving, have the SRS inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer. B260C02E-GAT
Traction Control Indica-
tor Light (If installed)
The traction control indicator changesoperation according to the ignitionswitch position and whether or not the system is in operation. It will also illuminate when the ignitionkey is turned to the "ON" position, and then go off in a few seconds. If the TCS indicator stays on, take your car toyour authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more information about the TCSsystem.
At this time, refer to the explanation of the Limp home procedure(See page1-6) or consult to the Hyundai dealer.

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B260C01A-AAT O/D OFF Indicator Light (If installed)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the overdrive off indicator will goout. This amber indicator will be illumi- nated when the overdrive switch is turned off. (Auto T/A only)
B265C01LZ-AAT Electronic Stability Program IndicatorLights (If installed)
The electronic stability program indica- tors change operation according to the ignition switch position and whether thesystem is in operation or not. They will illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, butshould go out after three seconds. If the ESP or ESP-OFF indicator stays on, take your car to your authorized Hyundaidealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more information about the ESP.
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B260H03A-AAT Parking Brake/Low Brake
Fluid Level Warning Light other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safelocation off the roadway. The brake warning light indicates that the brake fluid level in the brake mas-ter cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added. Afteradding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should be immediately and carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer forinspection. If further trouble is experi- enced, the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by aprofessional towing service. Your Hyundai is equipped with dual- diagonal braking systems. This meansyou still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systemsworking, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are re- quired to stop the car. Also, the car willnot stop in as short a distance with only half of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shiftto a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death. Warning Light Operation The parking brake / low brake fluid level warning light should come on when the parking brake is applied and the igni-tion switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started, the light should go out when the park-ing brake is released. If the parking brake is not applied, the warning light should come on when theignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when the engine starts. If the light comes on at any

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B260M01A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approachingempty. When it comes on, you should add fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on orwith the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter. B260F01A-AAT High Beam Indicator
Light
The high beam indicator light comes on whenever the headlights are switched to the high beam or flash position.B260K01B-GAT Tail Gate Open Warning
Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed. B260L01A-GAT Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.
B260G01A-AAT Low Oil Pressure
Warning Light
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run- ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on,
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B260J01S-GAT Charging System
Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition isturned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-tion in the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, stop, turn off the engine and checkunder the hood. First, make certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.And then, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen, broken, or mission while the vehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunction, engine couldoverheat because this belt also drives the water pump.
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B260P02Y-GAT
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System indicator will come on and then go offin a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the key isturned to the "ON" position, this indi- cates that there may be a problem with the ABS.If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normal brakingsystem will still be operational, but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:
If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake fluid level warninglights remain "ON" or come on while driving, there may be a problem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake ForceDistribution). If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have your vehicle checked byyour Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. B265A01FC-GAT
Fuel Filter Warning Light
(Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the engine has started and goes off after a fewseconds. If it lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that water has accumulated inside the fuel filter. If thishappens, remove the water from the fuel filter. (Refer to "6-36 page")

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B900A01A-GAT LIGHTS ON WARNING SOUND (If Installed) The warning chime sounds when the tail lights are on and the driver sidedoor is open. This prevents the battery from discharging by warning you when the car is left with the tail lights on. Thechime sounds until the tail lights are turned off. B270B02O-GAT PARKING START WARNING SOUND (If installed) If the vehicle is driven at 10km/h(6mph) for more than 2~3 seconds, the warn- ing chime will sound continuously when the parking brake engaged. B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing or scraping noise when new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all thetime when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Exces-sive rotor damage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immediately.
B950A01E-GAT REAR FOG AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND (If Installed) The rear fog audible warning chime sounds when the rear fog lights are onand the door in driver side is open.
B260S01B-GAT
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator
Light (Diesel Engine)
The indicator light illuminates amberwhen the ignition switch is placed atthe "ON" position. The engine can be started after the pre-heat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varieswith the water temperature, air tem- perature and battery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is com- pleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, andthen to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again.

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B350A01O-AAT Tail Gate Wiper And Washer Switch
1. :The washer fluid will be sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper operates while the rearwindow wiper barrel is placed in this position.
2.OFF
3.INT : To use the intermittent wiper
feature, place the rear windowwiper barrel in the "INT" posi-tion.
4.ON : When the point indicates "ON",
the rear window wiper operatescontinuously.
B350D01FC
B370A01A-AAT The hazard warning system should be used whenever you find it necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location.When you must make such an emer- gency stop, always pull off the road as far as possible.The hazard warning lights are turned on by pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all turn signal lights toblink. The hazard warning lights will operate even though the key is not in the ignition.To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the switch a second time. HFC2078
HAZARD WARNING SYS- TEM
B350C01FC-GAT Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation (If installed) To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the switch in this posi- tion, the interval between wipes can bevaried from approximately 1 to 18 sec- onds by turning the interval adjuster barrel. B350C01FC

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72ACCESSORY TRAY
B820A01FC-GAT The accessory tray may be opened by pushing the knob sidewards and re- leasing slowly it.It is used for storing small items. HFC2071
MULTI BOX
B500B02E-GAT The multi box may be opened by pulling it out by its grip. It is used for storing small articles. If the multi box is removed, the fusebox for the lights and other electrical accessories will be exposed. HFC2058
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SPECTACLE CASE
B491A02FC-GAT (If Installed) The spectacle case is located on the front overhead console. Push the end of the cover to open thespectacle case.
WARNING:
Do not open the spectacle casewhile the vehicle is moving. Therear view mirror of the vehicle may be blocked by an open spectacle case. HXDOM241

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Do not place the sun visor in such a manner that it obscures visibility of the roadway, traffic or other ob- jects. NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem (SRS) label containing useful information can be found on theback of each sun visor.
B580A01L-GAT (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give the driver and front pas- senger either frontal or sideward shade. The sun visors are fitted on both sideson all models. To reduce glare or to shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor down to block the annoy-ance. A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visor for the driver and front passenger. Vanity mirror
HFC2094
SUN VISORB520A01A-AAT DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORManual Type Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/ night inside rearview mirror. The "night"position is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the glare ofheadlights of cars behind you is re- duced.
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