brake Hyundai Matrix 2007 Owner's Guide

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
7IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
D040B01A-AAT Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare tire. To replace the spare tirein its storage compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your fingers until there is no more play in the spare tire. D050A01A-AAT If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the car slow down while driving straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes immediately or at- tempt to pull off the road as this maycause a loss of control. When the vehicle has slowed to such a speed that it is safe to do so, brake carefullyand pull off the road. Drive off the road as far as possible and park on firm, level ground. If you are on adivided highway, do not park in the median area between the two traffic lanes.
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on your emergency hazard flashers, setthe parking brake and put thetransaxle in "P" (automatic transaxle) or reverse (manual transaxle).
3. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. Be sure they all get out onthe side of the car that is away from traffic.
4. Change the tire following the in- structions provided on the followingpages.
HFC4014CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
D060A01A-AAT The procedure described on the fol- lowing pages can be used to rotate tires as well as to change a flat tire.When preparing to change a flat tire, check to be sure the gear selector lever is in "P" (automatic transaxle) orreverse gear (manual transaxle) and that the parking brake is set, then: D060A02FC

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CAUTION:
o When towing the vehicle, take care not to cause damage to the bumper or underbody of the vehicle.
o Do not tow with sling type truck as this may cause damage to thebumper or underbody of the ve-hicle. HFC004
D080B01O-GAT Towing the Vehicle
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Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment (3).
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1) If the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released.
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on the dip-stick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
2) If any of the loaded wheels or sus- pension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed withthe front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
o Manual Transaxle: If you do not use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the "ACC"position and put the transaxle in "N (Neutral)".
1)
2)
3)
dolly
CAUTION:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when tow- ing from the rear without a towingdolly.
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NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
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EMERGENCY TOWING
D080D04A-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/rear of your vehicle. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpavedsurface. This could result in serious damage to your vehicle. 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 towedvehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. D080D04FC
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o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatic transaxleshould never be towed from the rearwith the front wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage to the transaxle.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground. Front
Rear CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all fourwheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 50km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles). Be sure the steering is unlocked byplacing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering andbrakes.

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
5CLEANING THE INTERIOR
E030D01A-AAT When to Wax Again You should polish and wax the car again when water no longer beads ona clean surface but spreads out over a larger area. E030E01A-AAT Maintaining Bumpers Special precautions must be observed to preserve the appearance of the bumpers on your Hyundai. They are:
o Be careful not to spill battery elec- trolyte or hydraulic brake fluid on the bumpers. If you do, wash it off immediately with clear water.
o Be gentle when cleaning the bumper surfaces. They are made of softplastic and the surface can be dam-aged if mistreated. Do not use abra- sive cleaners. Use warm water and mild soap or car-washing solution.
o Do not expose the bumpers to high temperatures. For example, if youhave your car repainted, do notleave the bumpers on the car if the car is going to be placed in a high- temperature paint booth. E040A01A-AAT To Clean the Vinyl Upholstery To clean the vinyl upholstery, first re- move loose dirt and dust with a vacuumcleaner. Then apply a solution of mild soap or detergent and water using a clean sponge or soft cloth. Allow this tostay on the surface to loosen the dirt, then wipe with a clean damp sponge or cloth. If all the dirt stains are not re-moved, repeat this procedure until the upholstery is clean. Do not use gaso- line, solvent, paint thinner or otherstrong cleaners.
E030B01A-AAT Spot Cleaning Don't use gasoline, strong solvents or corrosive cleaning agents. These can damage the finish of the car. To re-move road tar, use turpentine on a clean, soft cloth or commercially avail- able bug and tar remover. Be gentle.To remove dead insects or tree sap, use warm water and mild soap or car- washing solution. Soak the spot andrub gently. If the paint has lost its luster, use a commercial car-cleaning polish. E030C01A-AAT Polishing and Waxing Always wash and dry the car before polishing or waxing or using a combi- nation cleaner and wax. Use a good quality commercial product and followthe manufacturer's directions on the container. Polish and wax the bright trim pieces as well as the paint.
Be sure to rinse the surface after wash-ing to remove the solution. Never allowthe solution to dry on the painted sur- faces.

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
2MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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Specified Scheduled Procedures
These are the procedures such as
inspections, adjustments and replace- ments that are listed in the mainte-nance charts starting on page 5-4. These procedures must be performed at the intervals shown in the mainte-nance schedule to assure that your warranty remains in effect. Although it is strongly recommended that they beperformed by the factory-trained or distributor-trained technicians at your Hyundai dealer, these procedures maybe performed at any qualified service facility. F010D01A-AAT
General Checks
These are the regular checks you should perform when you drive your Hyundai or you fill the fuel tank. A list of these items will be found on page 6-5.
F010A01A-GAT Service Requirements To assure that you receive the great- est number of kilometers of satisfying operation from your Hyundai, certain maintenance procedures must be per-formed. Although careful design and engineering have reduced these to a minimum, those that are required areof the utmost importance.It is your responsibility to have thesemaintenance procedures performed to comply with the terms of the warran- ties covering your new Hyundai. TheService Passport supplied with your new vehicle provides further informa- tion about these warranties.
F010B01A-AAT
Maintenance Requirements
The maintenance required for your
Hyundai can be divided into three main areas: o Specified scheduled procedures o General checks o Do-it-yourself maintenance It is suggested that genuine Hyundai
service parts be used for any requiredrepairs or replacements. Other parts of equivalent quality such as engine oil, engine coolant, manual or autotransaxle oil, brake fluid and so on which are not supplied by Hyundai Motor Company or its distributor maybe used without affecting your war- ranty coverage but you should always be sure these are equivalent to thequality of the original Hyundai parts. Your Service Passport provides fur- ther information about your warrantycoverage.

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F030C02FC-GAT R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEMCOOLANT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLUIDBRAKE HOSES AND LINESBRAKE FLUIDREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKEBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSEXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLERSUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTSSTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINTPOWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSESDRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSAIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANTAIR CONDITIONER FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
NO.
12 3 4 5 6789
101112131415
120 96
I I IIIIIIIIIIII
R
105
84
I I III I IIII I
R
90 72
I I
R I IIIIIIIIII
R
7560
I I III I IIII I
R
60 48
I I IIIIIIIIIIII
R
4536
I I III I IIII I
R
30 24
I I IIIIIIIIIIII
R
1512
I I III I IIII I
R
KILOMETERS X 1000 MONTHS
European Community Only Except European Community
See Note (1) See Note (2)European Community Only Except European Community
Note : (1) FOR THE FIRST TIME, REPLACE THE COOLANT AT 90,000 KM OR 60 MONTHS.
AFTER THAT, REPLACE IT EVERY 45,000 KM OR 24 MONTHS.
(2) FOR EVERY 45,000 KM OR 24 MONTHS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"

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ENGINE AND FILTER (GASOLINE)
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
(DIESEL)AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS TIMING BELTBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS, PARKING BRAKESTEERING GEAR RACK, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DRIVESHAFTS & BOOTSMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLUIDAIR CONDITIONER FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT) A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K A, B, C, F, H, I, J C, E B, H D, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C, D, E, F, G C, D, E, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C, E
R R R RR
II I I
RR R DRIVING
CONDITION
EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHS EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHSEVERY 5,000 KM OR 6 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 60,000 KM OR 48 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 15,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 100,000 KMEVERY 45,000 KMEVERY 40,000 KM MORE FREQUENTLY MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
European Community Only Except European Community
F040A02FC-GAT The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatly driving short distance of less than 8km(5miles) in normal
tempera ture or less than 16km(10miles) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
MAINTENANCEOPERATION
MAINTENANCE ITEM
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C(90°F) G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 Km/h(100 MPH)K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
European Community Only Except European Community

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o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brakefluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
F070H01A-AAT
o Rear Brake Drums and
Linings, Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin-
ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. In- spect the parking brake system in- cluding the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual.
F070D01A-AAT o Manual Transaxle Oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac- cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. F070E06A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatictransaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly ap-plied. Use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved byHyundai Motor Co., when adding or changing fluid. Using the wrong ATF may result in damage to the ATM.
F070C01A-AAT o Engine Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule.

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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.

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter .......................................... 6-9
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant..............6-12
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ...................................6-15
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ......................... 6-18
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................6-19
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-21
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-23
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-24
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter
(In Front of Blower Unit) ............................................ 6-25
Checking Drive Belts .................................................. 6-27
Checking and Replacing Fuses ..................................6-26
Checking The Battery ................................................. 6-30
Checking The Eclectric Cooling Fans ........................6-32
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-32
Bleeding the Fuel System ........................................... 6-33
Removal of Water From The Fuel F ilter..................... 6-34
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-35
Replacing Headlight Bulbs .......................................... 6-36
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-38
Fuse Panel Descripti on ............................................... 6-39
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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