trailer Hyundai Matrix 2007 Owner's Manual

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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o Use moderate acceleration. Don't
start, depress the accelerator pedal fully.
o For the first 300 km (200 miles), try
to avoid hard braking.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't drive so slowly in too-high agear that the engine "bucks": shift toa lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary
your speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of operation. For greater convenience, the same key operates all the locks in your Hyundai. However, because the doors can belocked without a key, carrying a spare key is recommended in case you acci- dentally lock one key inside the car.
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your
speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera- tion. KEYS
B020B01FC-GAT During the First 1,000 Km (600 Miles) (Diesel Engine) No formal "break-in" procedure is re- quired with your new Hyundai. How- ever, you can contribute to the eco- nomical operation and durability of yourHyundai by observing the following recommendations during the first 1,000 km (600 miles).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) within 3,000 rpm.
o While driving, keep under three quar-
ters of maximum speed.

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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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23TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
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.
! C190B01S-AAT Trailer Hitches Select the proper hitch and ball combi- nation, making sure that it's location iscompatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. Use a quality non-equalizing hitch whichdistributes the tongue load uniformly throughout the chassis. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT USE A HITCHDESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN- STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THEBUMPER. C190C04S-GAT Trailer Brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to fed-eral and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed and operating cor- rectly. NOTE: If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will require more frequent main- tenance due to the additional load.See "Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-7.
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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C190E02L
GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)shown on the vehicle identifica- tion plate (see page 8-2). The total gross vehicle weight is the com-bined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer tongue loadand other optional equipment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must
not exceed the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8-2). It is possible that yourtowing package does not exceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too
C190D01A-GAT Safety Chains Should the hitch connection between your car and the trailer or vehicle youare towing fail, the trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously across other lanes of traffic and ultimately collidewith another vehicle. To eliminate this potentially dangerous situation, safety chains, attached between your car andthe trailer or towed vehicle, are re- quired in most provinces. C190E01FC-GAT Trailer Weight Limit
TONGUE LOAD TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHTC190E01L
Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be verified bychecking the total weight of the loaded trailer and then checking the load on the tongue. NOTE:
1. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailerload should be in the front half on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear.

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COUPLING POINT
C190E01FC MANUAL
TRANSAXLE AUTO
TRANSAXLE Trailer
1,300
(2,865) 1,100
(2,424)
550 (1,212) Tongue
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(115)
Maximum Towable Weight
With BrakeType
1.5 Diesel 1.6/1.8 L 1.6/1.8 L
Without Brake Type
much luggage in the trunk can overload the rear axle. Redistrib-ute the load and check the axle weight again.
4. The maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling de-vice ; 52kg
5. The maximum permissible over- The following specifications are rec-ommended when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer weigh cannot safelyexceed the values in the following chart.
WARNING:
hang of the coupling point : 760 mm CAUTION: Improperly loading your car andtrailer can serious affect its steering and braking performance causing a crash in which could cause seriousinjury or death. C190F02A-GAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and
safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer run- ning lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (Less than 100 km/h).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per-formance, do not use fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive (au- tomatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pres- sure of all tires on the trailer and your vehicle. Low tire pressure can seriously affect the handling. Alsocheck the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind andbuffeting. When being passed by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If there istoo much wind buffeting, slow down to get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.

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CAUTION:
If overheating should occur when towing, (temperature gauge reads near the red zone), taking the follow- ing actions may reduce or eliminatethe problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear selection in park or neu- tral and idle the engine at a higherspeed.
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8. When parking your vehicle and
trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal precautions. Turn your front wheel into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and putthe transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks ateach of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes,
start your vehicle and trailer mov-ing, and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets youcheck your electrical connection at the same time.
10.During your trip, check occasion- ally to be sure that the load issecure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel- eration or sudden stops.
12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This couldcause the brakes to overheat, re- sulting in reduced braking efficiency. 14. When going down a hill, shift into a
lower gear and use the engine brak- ing effect. When ascending a long grade, downshift the transaxle to a lowergear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine overloading and/ or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle inplace by pressing on the accelera-tor. This can cause the automatic transaxle to overheat. Use the park- ing brake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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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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INDEX
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R Rear Fog Audible Warning Sound ..............................1-53
Rear Seat
Adjustable headrests . ............................................. 1-18
Adjusting seatback angle ....................................... 1-17
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .......................1-17
Arm Rest ................................................................ 1-68
Fold down ............................................................... 1-18
Rear Window Defroster Switch .................................. 1-63
Recommended Shift Points ......................................... 2-8 Removal of water from the fuel fiter .......................... 6-34
Replacing Light Bulbs ................................................ 6-36
Roof Rack ................................................................. 1-81
S Seat Belts 2-Point Static Type .............................................. 1-263-Point system ....................................................... 1-24
Adjustabl e height .................................................... 1-23
Adjusting your seat belt ................................. 1-25, 1-26
Care of seat belts ................................................... 1-23
Precautions ............................................................. 1-21
Seat Warmer ............................................................. 1-20
Spectacle Ca se ......................................................... 1-72
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-55
Starting Pr ocedures..................................................... 2-5
Steering Wheel
Free play ................................................................ 6-26
Tilt lever ................................................................. 1-82Stereo Radio Operation (H210, H220, H260, H280)
............................................ 1-102, 1-105, 1-110, 1-119
Stereo Sound System ............................................... 1-99
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-68
Sunshade ................................................................... 1-68
Sun Visor ................................................................... 1-75
T Tail Gate .................................................................... 1-79
Tail Gate Wiper And Washer Switch ......................... 1-62
Tachometer ................................................................ 1-55
Theft Alarm System .................................................. 1-10
Tires
Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
Changing a flat tire .................................................. 3-7
If you have a flat tire ............................................... 3-7
Information ............................................................... 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire ................................................................. 3-6
Traction ..................................................................... 8-5
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................ 2-23
Emergency ............................................................. 3-14
If your car must be towed ...................................... 3-12

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
3RUNNING IN
B020A02FC-EAT Petrol Engine The longevity and performance of the vehicle are greatly affected by the careexercised during the first 1,000 miles of motoring. Because of modern manu- facturing techniques, rigid guidelinesregarding maximum road speeds have become unnecessary. However, cer- tain precautions should be observed inorder to obtain the best possible perfor- mance and useful life from the vehicle.
1) Do not race the engine without a load (i.e revving the engine in neutral).
2) During the first 500 miles the maxi-
mum engine speed should be re- stricted to 3,000 rpm and gradually increased thereafter.
3) Avoid prolonged constant speed op- eration. The internal components willbecome run in more quickly if the operation speed is varied during therunning-in period.
4) Never allow the engine to labour. Use
the gearbox freely and avoid largethrottle open-ings when the engine speed is below 1,500 rpm. 5) Avoid rapid acceleration and maxi-
mum throttle openings.
6) Avoid harsh braking during the first 100 miles of urban motoring or 1,000 miles of motorway driving to allowthe friction facings of the brake pads and shoes to bed against the discs and drums properly.
7) No trailer towing should be under- taken during the running in period.
ZB010C1-E "Alternative fuels" Fuels which contain methanol or etha- nol must not be used. ZB010D1-E Operation in Foreign Countries Drivers of vehicles which are to be operated in foreign countries must sat- isfy themselves that:
o The vehicle meets all local regula-
tions with respect to insurance, speci- fications etc..
o The correct types and grades of fuel are available for satisfactory opera-tion of the vehicle.
ZB010F2-A Fuels for Cleaner Air To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai recommends that you usefuels treated with detergent additives, which help to prevent deposit forma- tion in the engine. These fuels will helpthe engines run cleaner and increase the Emission Control System perfor- mance.
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1CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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B020B02FC-EAT Diesel Engine The longevity and performance of the vehicle are greatly affected by the care exercised during the first 1,000 miles ofmotoring. Because of modern manu- facturing techniques, rigid guidelines regarding maximum road speeds havebecome unnecessary. However, cer- tain precautions should be observed in order to obtain the best possible perfor-mance and useful life from the vehicle.
1) Do not race the engine without a load (i.e revving the engine in neutral).
2) During the first 600 miles the maxi- mum engine speed should be re- stricted to 3,000 rpm and graduallyincreased thereafter. And whilst driv- ing, keep under three quarters of maximum vehicle speed.
3) Avoid prolonged constant speed op- eration. The internal components ofthe engine will become run in morequickly if the operation speed is var- ied during the running in period.
4) Never allow the engine to labour. Use the gearbox freely and avoid largethrottle open-ings when the engine speed is below 1,500 rpm. 5) Avoid rapid acceleration and maxi-
mum throttle openings.
6) Avoid harsh braking during the first 100 miles of urban motoring or 1,000miles of motorway driving to allowthe friction facings of the brake pads and shoes to bed against the discs and drums properly.
7) No trailer towing should be under- taken during the running in period. B880B03A-GAT Keys
6SB035A1-FE The immobiliser system is an anti-theft device, designed to prevent and deterautomobile theft. All of the locks fitted to the vehicle are operated by the same key. However,since it is possible to lock the doors without the use of the key, care should be exercised to ensure that the keydoes not become locked inside the vehicle by mistake. NOTE: A non-genuine duplicate key will not start the engine. AX10020A
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