tow Hyundai Matrix 2007 User Guide

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B350B01O-GAT Windshield Washer Operation To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/washer lever toward the steer- ing wheel. When the washer lever is operated, the wipers automaticallymake two passes across the wind- shield. The washer continues to oper- ate until the lever is released. B350B01FCNOTE:
o Do not operate the washer more
than 15 seconds at a time or when the fluid reser- voir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are notfrozen to the glass prior to oper-ating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in
winter, use windshield washerantifreeze.
Mist Wiper Operation If a single wipe is desired to clear mist, push the windshield wiper and washer control lever upwards. B350B02FC
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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The windshield wiper switch has three positions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operation NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper system, do not attempt to wipe awayheavy accumulations of snow or ice. Accumulated snow and ice should be removed manually. Ifthere is only a light layer of snow or ice, operate the heater in the de- frost mode to melt the snow or icebefore using the wiper. B350A01FC
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B510C01A-AAT FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them towards the rear. The outside rearview mirrors can befolded rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING:
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident whichcould cause death, serious injury or property damage. B510C01FCB510D02HP-AAT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER (If installed) The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the front/ rear window defroster. To heat the out- side rearview mirror glass, pushin the switch for the front/rear window defroster. The rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrosting or defoggingand will give you improved rear vision in inclement weather conditions. Push the switch again to turn the heater off.The outside rearview mirror heater automatically turns itself off after 20 minutes.
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CAUTION:
o Do not operate the switch con- tinuously for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could cause permanent damage.To remove any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or approved de-icer.
WARNING:
Be careful when judging the size ordistance of any object seen in thepassenger side rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface, and objects seen in thismirror are closer than they appear.

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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
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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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For dehumidified heating:
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch.
The air conditioning indicator light should come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control to the "Fresh" mode ( ).
o Set the air flow control to the desired
position.
o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed.
o For more rapid action, set the fan at one of the higher speeds.
o Adjust the temperature control to
provide the desired amount of warmth.
B740C01FC-GAT Dehumidified Heating
o Set the temperature control to "Cool".
("Cool" provides maximum cooling. The temperature may be moderated by moving the control toward "Warm".)
o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed. For greater cooling, turn thefan control to one of the higher speedsor temporarily select the "Recircula- tion" position on the air intake con- trol.
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B740B01FC-GAT Air Conditioning Operation Cooling To use the air conditioning to cool the interior:
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch bypushing in on the switch. The air conditioning indicator light should come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control to the "Fresh" mode ( ). B740B01FC

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B760A05FC-AAT The climate control air filter is located in front of the blower unit behind the glove box. It operates to decrease pollutantsfrom entering the car. To replace the climate control air filter, refer to page 6-25. CAUTION:
o Replace the filter every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or once a year. If thecar is being driven in severe con-ditions such as dusty, rough roads, more frequent climate con- trol air filter inspections andchanges are required.
o When the air flow rate is suddenly
decreased, the system should bechecked at an authorized dealer.
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Evaporator core Filter
Heater core
Outside air
Inside air Inside air
Blower fan
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM
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FM reception
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B750A02A-AAT How Car Audio Works
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located aroundyour city. They are intercepted by the radio antenna on your car. This signal is then received by the radio and sent toyour car speakers. When a strong radio signal has reached your vehicle, the precise engineering ofyour audio system ensures high quality reproduction. However, in some cases the signal coming to your vehicle maynot be strong and clear. This can be due to factors such as the distance from the radio station, closeness of other strongradio stations or the presence of build- ings, bridges and other large obstruc- tions in the area.

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B200D02E-BAT 1. FF/REW/PROGRAM button Pushing the Fast-forward button will cause the tape to move rapidly in theforward direction of play. Pushing the Rewind button will cause the tape to move rapidly in the reverse direction ofplay. To stop FF or REW action, press the opposite button.This allows you to play the reverse side of the tape by merely depressing the FF and REW buttons simultaneously. 2. TAPE EJECT button While the tape is playing, press the eject button when you want to eject the cassette tape. 3. TAPE SLOT Insert cassette with exposed tape side facing towards to cassette slot. Insertion of the cassette will automati-cally cut off the radio reception and tape playback will start. CAUTION:
o Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot as damage tothe unit may occur.
o Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The playbackmechanism may be damaged if you spill them.
o Do not impact or strike the audio system, or the playback mecha-nism could be damaged.

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o This equipment is designed to beused only in a 12 volt DC battery system with negative ground.
o This unit is made of precision
parts. Do not attempt to disas-semble or adjust any parts.
o When driving your vehicle, be sure
to keep the volume of the unit setlow enough to allow you to hear sounds coming from the outside.
o Do not expose this equipment (in- cluding the speakers and tape) towater or excessive moisture.
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o Do not insert warped or poor qual- ity discs into the CD player as damage to the unit may occur.
o Do not insert anything like coins
into the player slot as damage tothe unit may occur.
o Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The playbackmechanism may be damaged if you spill them.
o Do not impact or strike the audio
system, or the playback mecha-nism could be damaged.
o Driving on the off-roads or other
vibrations may skip your compactdisc. Do not use the audio system onoff-roads as the discs could be scratched and damaged.
o Do not grip or pull out the disc
with your hand while the disc isbeing pulled into the unit by the self loading mechanism. Thesecan cause poor disc scratching to occur or damage the compact disc player. o Avoid using CD-Recordable or CD-
Rewritable as the player could not be operated in recording way of the CD maker. When using thecompact disc player, profession- ally recorded CDs are recom- mended.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ........................... 2-3
KEY POSITIONS ......................................................... 2-4STARTING................................................................... 2-5
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ................ 2-7
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ......................................... 2-9ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)......................... 2-13
BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (BTCS) .... 2-14
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) ...........2-16
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY .................... ....................2-18
SMOOTH CORNERING ............................................. 2-19
WINTER DRIVI NG ...................................................... 2-20
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING.............................. 2-23
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C180A01A-AAT USE OF LIGHTS Check your lights regularly for correct operation and always keep them clean.When driving during the day in condi- tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.This enables you to be seen as well as to see.
C160J01A-AAT Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate Underneath Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders andinterfere with the steering. When driv- ing in severe winter conditions where this may happen, you should periodi-cally check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering components is notobstructed. C160K01A-AAT Carry Emergency Equipment Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items youmay want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emer- gency flares, sand, a shovel, jumpercables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc. C170A01A-AAT HIGHER SPEED MOTORING Pre-Trip Inspections 1. Tires: Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pres- sures will result in overheating andpossible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction ortire failure. NOTE: Never exceed the maximum tire infla- tion pressure shown on the tires. 2. Fuel, engine coolant and en- gine oil: High speed travel consumes more fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget tocheck both engine coolant and engine oil. 3. Drive belt: A loose or damaged drive belt may result in overheating of the engine.

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C190A02A-GAT If you are considering towing with your car, you should first check with your Province Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.Since laws vary from province to prov- ince, the requirements for towing trail- ers, cars, other types of vehicles, orapparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.
CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to prop- erly break in. Failure to heed thiscaution may result in serious en- gine or transaxle damage.
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CAUTION:
o Never connect a trailer brake sys- tem directly to the vehicle brakesystem.
o When towing a trailer on steep grades (in excess of 6%) pay close attention to the engine coolanttemperature gauge to ensure the engine does not overheat. If the needle of the coolant temperaturegauge moves across the dial to- wards "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so,and allow the engine to idle until it cools down. You may proceed once the engine has cooled suffi-ciently.
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