trunk Hyundai Matrix 2007 Owner's Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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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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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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B540D03FC-DAT Some objects can be kept in the net in the luggage compartment. Use the luggage net on the floor or at the back of the luggage compartment toprevent the objects from sliding.
B540D01HP
LUGGAGE NET
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulky ob- jects in the trunk. WARNING:
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over- stretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear ordamage.
o The hatchback door can be locked or
unlocked with a key.
o The hatchback door is opened by pulling the outside handle up, raisingthe hatchback door manually.
o To close, lower the hatchback door, then press down on it until it isclosed. To be sure the hatchbackdoor is fully closed, always try to pull it up again without using the outside handle.
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