warning light Hyundai Matrix 2007 User Guide

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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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then go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine isrunning, there may be a serious malfunction. If this happens, stop the car assoon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oilto the proper level and start the engine again. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn theengine off immediately. In any in- stance where the oil light stays on when the engine is running, theengine should be checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.
B260N02FC-GAT Malfunction Indicator
Light (If installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas relatedcomponent, and the system is not functioning properly so that the ex- haust gas regulation values are notsatisfied. This light will illuminate when the ignition key is tuned to the "ON" position, and then it will go out after theengine start. If it illuminates while driv- ing, or does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" posi-tion, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.B260E01HP-GAT Seat Belt Warning Light (If installed)
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition keyis turned from the "OFF" position to "ON" or "START".

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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 "6-34 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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68PARKING BRAKE
B530A02A-AAT The parking brake must always be set when the vehicle is to be left unattended. When the parking brake is applied, andthe ignition key is at the "ON" position, the parking brake warning lamp will be illuminated. Before driving the vehicle,the parking brake must be fully released and the warning lamp extinguished.
o To engage the parking brake, first
apply the foot brake and then without pressing the release button in, pull theparking brake lever up as far as pos- sible. B530A01FC
REAR SEAT ARM REST
B611A02FC-AAT (If Installed) The rear seat arm rest is located in the center of the rear seat back with a storage box. The drink holder in the box can be usedby opening the lid of the arm rest. B610A01FC
WARNING:
o Do not place objects other than cups or cans on the drink holder. Such objects can be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop oran accident, possibly injuring the passengers in the vehicle.
o Be careful not to injure your fin-
gers when you open the lid of thearm rest.
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In addition it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a gradi-ent, the shift lever should be posi- tioned in the appropriate low gear on manual transaxle vehicles or in thePark position on automatic transaxle vehicles.
o To release the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and pull up theparking brake lever slightly. Sec- ondly, depress the release buttonand lower the parking brake lever while holding the button.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake ap- plied will cause excessive brake pad (or lining) and brake rotor wear.
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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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76HOOD RELEASE
B570A01FC-GAT
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood. HFC2018
HFC203HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT (If installed) In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, the high mounted rear stop light in thecenter of the rear window or inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the brakes are applied. B550A02FCFOLD-UP TRAY
B810A01FC-GAT
For your convenience, it may be used as a table holding a book, cup or can. WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a suddenstop, the fold-up tray should be place its original position while the vehicle is moving.
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HFC2070
2. Push the secondary latch leversidewards and lift the hood.

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77REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
B560A03A-AAT The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener located on the front floor area on the left side of the car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it,tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary,spray around the lid with an ap- proved de-icer fluid (do not use ra- diator anti-freeze) or move thevehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt. HFC2015
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o Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is notlatched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility,which might result in an acci- dent.
o The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole providedin the hood whenever you in- spect the engine compartment.This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position, asvision is obstructed and the hood could fall or be damaged.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the support rod hasbeen released prior to closing thehood.
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3. Hold the hood open with the support
rod.
Before closing the hood, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it fromrattling. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locksinto place.