2003 Hyundai Matrix lock

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STEERING WHEEL LOCK When the key is removed, the steering col-
umn lock will be activated and will engage when the steering wheel is turned to theappropriate position. It is not necessary toturn the wheel until locked each time the keyis removed since in the event of any unautho-rized attempt at removal, the lock will becomeeffective as soon as the steering wheel isturned. To unlock the steering, insert the keyand turn to the "ACC" position. If the steeringis locked, it may be necessary to rock thesteering wheel slightly to facilitate turning thekey. Under no circumstances should the keybe forced since breakage of the key will occur. SC060A1-E
STARTING THE GASOLINE ENGINE
1. Ensure that the transaxle is in neutral and that the clutch pedal is held depressed (manual transaxle) or the transaxle selec-tor is at the "P" position (automatic transaxlevehicle).
2. Turn the ignition key to and hold at the "Start" position until the engine starts.When the engine has started, release thekey.
NOTE: Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds continuously or continue to oper- ate the starter after the engine has startedto avoid damaging the starter motor. If theengine makes a false start, allow it and thestarter motor to come to rest before at-tempting to start the engine again. Neverattempt to start the engine with thetransaxle in gear. Do not depress the ac-
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should not be left at this position since the battery will become discharged and damageto the ignition system may also result. Forinformation regarding engine starting, refer to"STARTING THE ENGINE". "ACC"
When the ignition key is at the "ACC" position,
the radio and other accessories may be used."LOCK"
The ignition key may only be inserted or
removed at this position. celerator pedal whilst starting the engine. Allow the engine to idle for 20 seconds orso before driving the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not leave the vehicle unattended whilst
idling. Never allow the vehicle to idle or warm up in a confined space (ie garage)longer than is necessary to move the vehi-cle into an open area.
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STARTING THE DIESEL ENGINE
ENGINE COLD
o Turn the ignition key to position "ON" and wait for the pre-heat indicator light to goout.
o Operate the starter until the engine runs. ENGINE WARM Operate the starter. If the engine does not respond on the first attempt, wait severalseconds and try again using the pre-heat.

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NORMAL CONDITIONS The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and place the gearshift lever (manual transaxle) in neutral or the selector lever (automatictransaxle) in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warning lightsand gauges are functioning properly be-fore starting the engine.
4. On vehicles equipped with the diesel pre- heat indicator light, turn the ignition key tothe "ON" position. The diesel pre-heat indi-cator light will first illuminate in amber, andthen after a short time, the amber illumina-tion will goes off, indicating that preheatingis completed. SC060B1-E FUEL ECONOMY
The following suggestions are made to assist in achieving the greatest degree of fueleconomy.
o Maintaining a constant check on fuel con- sumption will enable the most economicaluse pattern and driving style to be adopt-ed.
o Avoid using the vehicle for very short jour- neys if possible, particularly when a coldstart is involved.
o Ensure that tyre pressures are maintained at the correct level.
o Use only the recommended grade of fuel.
o Avoid carrying unnecessary weight, and if a roof rack is in use, remove it as soon aspossible after use.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead to enable adjustments in speed to be madesmoothly. Avoid heavy acceleration andsharp braking.
NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds
after the preheating is completed, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK"position, and then to the "ON" position, inorder to preheat again.
WARNING: Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle. Otherwise there is the potential to cause damage to the vehicle or injury to some-
one inside or outside the vehicle as aresult of the forward or backward move-ment of the vehicle that will occur if theclutch is not depressed when the vehicle isstarted.
5. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position and release it when the engine starts.
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE EN- GINE FOR TURBO CHARGER INTER- COOLER (DIESEL ENGINE)
(1) Do not race the engine or sudden acceler-
ate the engine immediately after start it. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to idlefor several seconds before it is driven toensure sufficient lubrication of the turbocharger unit.
(2) After high speed or extended driving, re- quiring a heavy engine load, the engineshould be allowed to idle about 1 minutebefore turning it off. This idle time will allow the turbo charger tocool prior to shutting the engine off.
WARNING: Do not turn the engine off immediately after it has been subjected to a heavy load.Doing so may cause severe damage to theengine or turbo charger unit.
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Amber lamp ON Amber lamp OFF

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 6 The shift points as shown above are recom-
mended for optimum fuel economy and per- formance. SC100A1-F
RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
Shift
from-to
1-2 2-33-4 4-5 Recommended
mph (km/h)
15 (20)25 (40) 35 (55)45 (75)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle has four forward speeds and onereverse speed. It has a conventional shiftpattern as shown in the illustration. At night,with the first position of the multi-functionswitch, the appropriate symbol on the shiftpattern indicator will be illuminated accordingto the range selected. CAUTION: Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the vehicle is moving. NOTE: Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.The selector lever can be shifted free- ly.
SC090D1-F To Remove the Ignition Key
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignitionkey counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi- tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK" position.
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LOCK
ACC
ON
START

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o R (Reverse):
With the selector in this position, reverse gear will be engaged. The engine may not bestarted with the selector in this position. CAUTION: The selector must NEVER be shifted to the "R" position whilst the vehicle is in mo-tion.YC090A1-E
SELECTOR POSITIONS o P (Park):
With the selector in this position, no drive is
transmitted from the engine and the transaxle output and therefore the front wheels locked.The engine may be started with the selector inthis position.
CAUTION: The selector must NEVER be shifted to
the "P" position whilst the vehicle is in motion, otherwise serious transaxle dam-age will result.
DC110F1-E o 2 (Second Gear): With the selector in this position, first gear will be engaged from rest. The transmission willupshift to second gear depending upon thevehicle speed and throttle position. No upshiftto third or fourth will occur. The engine maynot be started with the selector in this position. CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the 2 position when the vehicle speed is in excess of 60m.p.h. DC110G2-E
o L (Low Gear):
With the selector in this position, first gear will
be engaged from rest. No upshift will occurregardless of vehicle speed and throttle open-ing. The engine may not be started with theselector in this position.
CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the "L" posi-
tion when the vehicle speed is in excess of 50 m.p.h.
DC110E1-E o D (Drive): With the selector in this position, first gear will be engaged from rest and the transmissionwill automatically upshift to second, third andfourth depending upon the vehicle speed,throttle position and the position of the over-drive switch. The engine may not be startedwith the selector in this position.
DC110D1-E o N (Neutral): With the selector in this position, no gear is selected and no drive is transmitted from theengine. The engine may be started with theselector in this position. CAUTION: Do not coast with the selector at the "N" position.
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NOTE:
o The brake pedal should be depressed when shifting from NEUTRAL to a for- ward or reverse gear.
o The brake pedal fully depressed in or- der to move the shift lever from the "P"(Park) position to any of the other posi-tions.
o It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", "D", "2", "L" position.
For optimum fuel economy, accelerate grad-ually. The transaxle will automatically shift tothe second, third and overdrive gears.

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OVERDRIVE SWITCH
The overdrive switch prevents the transaxle
upshifting higher than third gear when the switch is turned "OFF". The transaxle will startfrom rest in first gear and upshift to secondand third gear depending upon the roadspeedand throttle opening but will not upshift tofourth gear. When the overdrive switch isturned "ON", the transaxle will start from restin first gear and will upshift, depending uponroadspeed and throttle opening to second,third and fourth gear. Therefore, when theoverdrive switch is turned "OFF", the transaxleperforms as a three speed unit and the over-drive warning light located in the instrumentcluster will be illuminated. When the overdriveswitch is turned "ON", the transaxle functionsas a fully automatic four speed unit with themaximum fuel economy potential of the ve-hicle being realized. o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade
with the accelerator pedal. This can causethe transmission to overheat. Always usethe brake pedal or parking brake.
SC140A1-E EFFECTIVE BRAKING Braking system performance and friction ma- terial life are greatly affected by the drivingstyle adopted. The following suggestions aremade to assist in achieving the best resultsfrom the braking system.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead
in order that heavy braking may be avoided.
o When descending long gradients, use the engine to assist in retarding the vehicle to minimize the possibility of brake fade oc-curring.
o When trailer towing, ensure that the trailer brakes function correctly and use enginebraking to assist the vehicle braking system.
o Use only genuine Hyundai replacement brake pads and shoes to ensure consis-tent friction characteristics and wear rates.
o After driving through deep water (e.g. fording), the brakes may become wet andperformance reduced. Always check brakeefficiency after emerging from the waterand dry the brakes by lightly depressingthe brake pedal several times whilst driv-ing slowly.
o Apply the parking brake only when the vehicle is at rest.
o Since the power assistance provided by the brake servo is derived from the engine,coasting with the engine turned off or tow-ing of the vehicle with the engine turned offwill result in greatly increased pedal pres-sures being required to stop the vehicle. SC140B1-E
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (Not all models)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is de-
signed to prevent wheel lock-up during sud- den braking or on hazardous road surfaces.The ABS control module monitors the wheelspeed and controls the pressure applied toeach brake. Thus, in emergency situations oron slick roads, ABS will increase vehicle con-trol during braking.
NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pulsation
may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may beheard in the engine compartment whilstbraking. These conditions are normal andindicate that the anti-lock brake system isfunctioning properly.
WARNING:ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
proper or dangerous driving maneuvers.Even though vehicle control is improvedduring emergency braking, always maintaina safe distance between you and objectsahead. Vehicle speeds should always bereduced during extreme road conditions.
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TCS ON Mode In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. NOTE:
1) Turn off the engine. Then restart the engine, and the TCS mode will auto- matically turn "ON".
2) When the traction control is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsationin the vehicle. This is only the effect ofbrake control and indicates nothingunusual. C300D02O-GAT
Indicator and Warning
The indicator should illuminate when the igni-tion key is turned to "ON" or "START", butshould go out after three seconds. If the indicator does not illuminate, have it checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Should there be any unusual conditions in the device, TCS illuminates as a warning.If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a safeplace and stop the engine. Then, start the engine again to check if the TCS indicator goes out. If the indicator remains lit even after the engine has been started, have your carchecked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. NOTE: When TCS illuminates, traction control is automatically deactivated for safety.
Driving hints
TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure
to decelerate the car sufficiently before enter-ing curves.
CAUTION: When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP con-
trol has been activated. It also means that the road is slippery or your car is acceler-ating excessively. In this situation, releasefoot pressure from the accelerator pedaland maintain moderate speed.
WARNING: Traction control is only a driving aid; all
normal precautions for driving in inclem- ent weather and on slippery driving sur-faces should be observed. 3) When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however,this is only the sound of traction controlbeing checked.
4) When moving out of the mud or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedalmay not cause the engine speed toincrease.
The braking distance for cars equippedwith an anti-lock braking system may belonger than for those without it in thefollowing road conditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
o Driving with tyre chains installed.
o Driving on roads where the road sur- face is pitted or has different surface height.
These roads should be driven at reducedspeeds. The safety features of an ABSequipped vehicle should not be tested byhigh speed driving or cornering. This couldendanger the safety of yourself or others.
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BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (BTCS) (Not all models)
On slippery road surfaces, the traction control
system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car toaccelerate. It also provides sufficient drivingforce and steering performance as the carturns at accelerated speeds. SLIP Control
Limits the drive wheels from spinning exces-
sively during starting or while making acceler- ated turns on slippery roads to avoid losingthe driving force of the front wheels.

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2- 12 NOTE: Never allow undiluted screen washer fluid additive to spill upon the paintwork or useengine coolant anti-freeze since damage tothe paintwork may result.
o When driving in extreme conditions, the windscreen wiper blades may fail to clearthe screen properly due to the formation ofice upon the blade edge. It will therefore benecessary to periodically remove such iceto restore their efficiency.
o If the power operated door mirrors become frozen, attempts to adjust these may dam-age the mechanism.
o The formation of snow or ice built up inside the wheel arches may interfere with theroad wheels or steering mechanism. Insuch instances, unusual noises or an in-crease in steering effort may result. There-fore, ensure that the wheel arches arechecked periodically and any accumulatedsnow or ice removed.
o It is advisable to carry emergency equip- ment including, torch, shovel, tow rope,blankets etc., if a journey is to be under-taken into areas of severe road conditions.
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Door Locks
Should the door lock mechanism becomefrozen, a proprietary lock de-icer should beused. Alternatively, warming the door keymay thaw the door lock. However, the keyshould be handled carefully to avoid burningthe fingers. Never attempt to thaw a frozen door lock using hot water, since the water will eventu-ally freeze and compound the problem. NOTE: The proper temperature for using the im-mobilizer key is from -40°F to 176°F (-40°Cto 80°C). If you heat the immobilizer keyover 176°F (80°C) to open the frozen lock,it may cause damage to the transponderin its head.
SC170E1-E Windscreen Washers and Wipers The windscreen washer bottle should be filled
with a solution of water and a proprietary winter screen wash additive. The windscreenwipers should not be used if the blades arefrozen to the windscreen or if they are cov-ered with snow, before this is removed.
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Electrical System
Winter conditions impose severe demandsupon vehicle electrical systems, particularlythe charging circuit. The battery condition andperformance along with the alternator perfor-mance and drive belt condition should bechecked prior to the onset of winter. ZC170C1-E Anti-freeze/Corrosion inhibitorThe cooling system must always contain an Ethylene-Glycol based anti-freeze solution.The system is filled during manufacture withsolution of the correct strength which shouldbe checked before the onset of winter andadjusted or changed as required. NOTE: The anti-freeze solution contains a corro-sion inhibitor to prevent degradation of thealuminum castings contained within theengine. Therefore, never, drain the systemand refill with water only. In addition, anti-freeze solution must ALWAYS be used in vehicles fitted with air conditioning,to prevent the heater matrix from freezing andsubsequently bursting with the refrigerationsystem in use.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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CHANGING A FLAT TYRE
It is of the utmost importance that care is exercised when changing road wheels. En-sure that the parking brake is set and that thegear shift lever is in reverse (P, if the vehiclehas automatic transaxle).
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Wheel Cap (Not all models)
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1. Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip of the
screwdriver to avoid scratching.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the groove of the wheel cap and pry gently to remove the wheel cap.
3. Change the flat tyre. HFC4023
Groove
BossGroove
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IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE If a puncture occurs whilst driving the vehicle:
1. Bring the car to rest as soon as it is safe to do so and with the minimum amount of braking required which will assist in main-taining the maximum amount of control.The vehicle should be parked whereverpossible upon firm level ground to facilitatewheel changing.
SD050A2-E SPARE WHEEL (Not all models) The spare wheel is stored under the luggage compartment floor and is accessed from withinthe luggage compartment by lifting the carpetand the floor panel. To remove the spare wheel, unscrew the retainer, rotating this in an anti clockwisedirection and lift out the wheel. To replace thewheel, screw the retainer by hand until tighthaving located the wheel in the luggage com-partment floor well. The inflation pressure ofthe spare wheel should be checked at leastmonthly and whenever the wheel is fitted tothe vehicle.
Spare Tyre Pressure
Type Inflation Pressure Full Size210 kPa (30 psi)
2. If the vehicle is creating a hazard and the
road conditions do not permit the wheel to be changed safely, assistance should besought.
3. Passengers must not be allowed to remain inside the vehicle during wheel changing.If a puncture occurs whilst the vehicle is ona motorway, the passengers should takerefuge on the motorway embankment toavoid the possibility of injury occurringshould the vehicle be struck by othermotorway traffic.
4. Wheel changing should be performed ac- cording to the following instructions.