2003 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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6-12
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FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the windshield washer system. A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid level should bechecked more frequently during bad weather orwhenever the washer system is in more fre-quent use. The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.0 liters (3.2 U.S. quarts). CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine coolant) should not be used in the washer system because it will damage the car's finish.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESHEF-119
The wiper blades should be carefully inspected from time to time and cleaned to remove accu-mulations of road film or other debris. To cleanthe wiper blades and arms, use a clean spongeor cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water.If the wipers continue to streak or smear the
glass, replace them with Genuine Hyundai Re-
placement Parts or their equivalent. NOTE:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. This can result in more rapid wear of the wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
CAUTION: Operating your vehicle without a proper air filter in place can result in excessive enginewear.
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CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
To change the filter, unsnap the clips around
the cover. When this is done, the cover can be lifted off, the old filter removed and the new filterput in its place. Genuine Hyundai ReplacementParts are recommended.
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G070A02FC o Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

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To Check the Maunal Transaxle Fluid Level
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Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock- wise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside the hole. The oil level should be at its bottomedge. If it is not, check for leaks beforeadding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring theoil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches theproper level. Do not overfill. G110A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in thevehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. G110B03A-AAT
Recommended Fluid Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially designed to operate with DIAMOND ATF SP- III
or SK ATF SP- III. Damage caused by a
nonspecified fluid is not covered by your newvehicle limited warranty. G110C01FC-GAT
Transaxle Fluid Capacity
The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
6.1 liters (1.6 DOHC)/6.7 liters (1.8 DOHC).
WARNING: The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine is at normal operating tem- perature. This means that the engine, radia-tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-cise great care not to burn yourself duringthis procedure.
Filler plugG110A01E
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil
Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle.Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.15
liters (2.27 U.S. quarts). G100A03A-GAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)Drain plug
o The washer lever should not be pulled
and the washer should not be operated if the washer reservoir is empty. This candamage the washer fluid pump. WARNING: It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise greatcaution to avoid burning yourself on hotengine or exhaust parts. 3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in
with your fingers and then tighten securelywith the wrench.

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6-14 While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and move the gear selector lever from "P" to eachof its other positions -- "R", "N", "D", "2", "L" -- and then return to "N" or "P". With the enginestill idling:
1. Open the hood, being careful to keep hands,
long hair and clothing clear of any moving parts.
2. Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, thenremove it again. Now check the fluid level onthe dipstick. It should be in the "HOT" rangeon the dipstick.
3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel to add transaxle fluid through the dipsticktube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.Do not overfill.Fluid level should be within this range
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WARNING: The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-ate even when the engine is not running.Use extreme caution when working near theblades of the cooling fan, so that you are notinjured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-gine coolant temperature decreases, the fanwill automatically shut off. This is a normalcondition. WARNING (Diesel only): Never work on injection system with engine running or within 30 seconds after shuttingoff engine. High pressure pump, rail, injec-tors and high pressure pipes are subject tohigh pressure even after the engine stopped.The fuel jet produced by fuel leaks maycause serious injury, if it touch the body.People using pacemakers should not movethan 30cm closer to the ECU or wiring har-ness within the engine room while engine isrunning, since the high currents in the Com-mon Rail system produce considerable mag-netic fields.
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To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
Park the car on level ground with the parking brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid levelis checked, the transaxle fluid should be atnormal operating temperature and the engineidling.
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Adding Brake Fluid WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage
your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from asealed container. Do not allow the fluid canor reservoir to remain open any longer thanrequired. This will prevent entry of dirt andmoisture which can damage the brake sys-tem and cause improper operation.
To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt then
unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour therecommended fluid into the reservoir. Do notoverfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser-voir and tighten.
The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
be checked periodically. The level should bebetween the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on theside of the reservoir. If the level is at or belowthe "MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it upto "MAX". Do not overfill.
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To Check the Fluid Level
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Recommended Brake Fluid
Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications in your braking system. Follow the instructions printed on thecontainer. G120A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BRAKES
CAUTION: Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that they be checked and inspected by yourHyundai dealer. The brakes should bechecked and inspected for wear at thoseintervals specified in the vehicle mainte-nance schedule in Section 5.
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Checking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING: Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your eyes. It will also damage your vehicle’s paintif spilled on it and not removed immediately.
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Gasoline engine
Diesel engine

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6-16 G140B01A-AAT Checking the Air Conditioning Operation
1. Start the engine and let it run at a fast idle for
several minutes with the air conditioning set at the maximum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is not cold, have the air conditioning systeminspected by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION: Running the air conditioning system for extended periods of time with a low refriger-ant level may damage the compressor. G140C01A-AAT LubricationTo lubricate the compressor and the seals in the system, the air conditioning should be runfor at least 10 minutes each week. This isparticularly important during cool weather whenthe air conditioning system is not otherwise inuse.
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To Replace the Fluid
Recommended brake fluid conforming to DOT
3 or DOT 4 specification should be used. Thereservoir cap must be fully tightened to avoidcontamination from foreign matter or moisture.
NOTE:Do not allow any other liquids to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result.
WARNING: Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if you get it in your eyes. It will also damage your vehicle’s paintif spilled on it and not removed immediately.
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AIR CONDITIONING CARE Keeping the Condenser Clean
The air conditioning condenser (and engine
radiator) should be checked periodically for accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc.These can interfere with maximum cooling effi-ciency. When removing such accumulations,brush or hose them away carefully to avoidbending the cooling fans.
The clutch fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing other un- der hood services. The system should bechecked for leakage at the same time. Check tomake certain that the clutch fluid level is always
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Diesel engine
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID To Check the Clutch Fluid
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Gasoline engine
between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir. Fill as required. Fluid lossindicates a leak in the clutch system whichshould be inspected and repaired immediately.Consult your Hyundai dealer.

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CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL FREE-PLAY With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. Thisis the clutch pedal freeplay. The freeplay shouldbe within the limits specified in the illustration. Ifit is not, have it inspected by your Hyundaidealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
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6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
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CHECKING STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the
car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth.Use very light finger pressure and be sensitiveto changes in resistance that mark the limits ofthe freeplay. If the freeplay is greater thanspecified, have it inspected by your Hyundaidealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
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Checking the Compressor Drive Belt
When the air conditioning is being used regular-
ly, the compressor drive belt tension should be checked at least once a month.
To check the drive belt tension, press down on
the belt halfway between the engine crankshaftand compressor pulleys. Pressing with yourfinger, you should not be able to deflect this beltanymore than 8.0 mm. If you have the instru-ments to check it with a force of 98N (22 lb.),the deflection should be approx. 8.0 mm (0.315in.). If the belt is too loose, have it adjusted byyour Hyundai dealer.
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A/C
CRANK PULLEY
TENSION PULLEY
30 mm (1.18 in.)
8mm(0.315 in.)

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6-18 G190A01A-GAT CHECKING DRIVE BELTS (Gasoline Engine) Drive belts should be checked periodically for proper tension and adjusted if necessary. At thesame time, belts should be examined for cracks,wear, fraying or other evidence of deteriorationand replaced if necessary. Belt routing should also be checked to be sure there is no interference between the belts andother parts of the engine. After a belt is re-placed, the new belt should be adjusted againafter two or three weeks to eliminate slackresulting from initial stretching after use.
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Water Pump Pulley
Alternator Pulley
Crankshaft Pulley 5.1~6 mm (0.2~0.24 in.)
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CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE
You need a helper to check the brake pedal
clearance. With the engine running, have your helper press down on the brake pedal severaltimes and then hold it down with a force of about490N (50 kg, 110 lbs). The brake pedal clear-ance is the distance from the top surface of thebrake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under thefloor mat. If the brake pedal clearance is notwithin the limits specified in the illustration, haveit inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjust-ed or repaired if necessary.
SSA6180A
45.1 mm (1.78 in.)
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CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL FREE-PLAY
With the engine off, press down on the brake
pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down slowly on
the brake pedal until you feel a change inresistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay.The freeplay should be within the limits speci-fied in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspect-ed by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted orrepaired if necessary.
SSA6170A
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)

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CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Replacing a Fusible Link
A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits
from the battery are ever overloaded, thus pre- venting damage to the entire wiring harness.(This could be caused by a short in the systemdrawing too much current.) If this ever happens,have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,repair the system and replace the fusible link.The fusible links are located in a fuse box foreasy inspection.
CAUTION: When replacing a fusible link, never use
anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amperage rating. Never use apiece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.This could result in serious damage andcreate a fire hazard.
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CHECKING DRIVE BELTS (Diesel Engine)
At the scheduled maintenance inspection, belts
should be examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration and replaced ifnecessary. Belt routing should also be checked to be sure
there is no interference between the belts andother parts of the engine.G190B01O
Power steeringpump
A/C comp.
Alternator
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Replacing Accessory Fuse The fuse box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be found in the backside of multibox located in the left side of driver. Inside the boxyou will find a list showing the circuits protectedby each fuse. If any of your car’s lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown fuse couldbe the reason. If the fuse has burned out, youwill see that the metal strip inside the fuse hasburned through. If you suspect a blown fuse,follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the ignition and all other switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine each fuse. Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you (a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in thefuse box to simplify this operation).
3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you find one that appears to have burned out.
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Alternator