2003 Hyundai Matrix headlights

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe vehicle sidelights and headlights are op-
erated by rotating the end of the turn signal switch barrel. To operate the parking lights,rotating the switch to the first detent withignition switch at the "OFF" position will causethe lights to illuminate. To operate the head-lights, the turn signal switch barrel should berotated to the second detent. The headlightswill only operate when the ignition switch is atthe "On" position. If the ignition switch isturned to the "Off" position, only the parkinglights will function. Parking light auto cut (Not all models)
If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF"
after driving, the parking light will automati- cally shut "OFF" when the driver's door isopened.
To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn
the ignition key to the "ON" position.
B340C01FC-EAT LIGHTING SWITCH
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MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH Turn Signal Operation
To signal an intention to turn right, the switch
lever should be pressed down. To signal an intention to turn left, the switch lever should bepushed upwards. In both instances, the turnsignal lights on one side of the car will flash andthe warning light located in the instrumentcluster will flash in sympathy. Upon completionof the manoeuvre, the lever will, under normalcircumstances, return to the "Off" position.However, if the manoeuvre involved only asmall movement of the steering wheel, thesignal may need to be cancelled manually. Ifeither turn signal indicator flashes more rapidlythan normal or refuses to flash at all, a mal-function of the turn signal system may exist. SB220B1-E Lane Change Signal To indicate an intention to change lanes, moving the lever slightly towards the directionof the relevant turn signal will cause the turnsignal lights to flash. When the lever is re-leased, it will return to the "off" position.
3. DRIVE TIME
Drive time symbol
Drive timeHFC2054
o This mode indicates the drive time trav- elled since the last drive time reset.
o Pressing the reset switch for more than 1 second, when the drive time is being dis- played, clears the drive time to zero. B340C01FC-D
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 36 The windscreen wiper switch, dependent upon
model, has three operating positions.
1. Intermittent wiper operation.
(Not all models)
2. Low speed operation.
3. High speed operation.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper system,
do not attempt to wipe away heavy accu-mulations of snow or ice.
Accumulated snow and ice should be
removed manually. If there is only a lightlayer of snow or ice, operate the heater inthe defrost mode to melt the snow or icebefore using the wiper. SB230A1-E
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
SB220E1-E HEADLIGHT FLASH The headlights may be flashed by pulling the turn signal switch lever towards the steeringwheel. The headlights will be extinguishedwhen the switch is released.
SB220D1-E HIGH AND LOW BEAM To turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away from you). For low beams,pull the lever back (toward you). The appropri-ate headlight beam indicator light will come onat the same time.
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Windscreen Washer Operation
To use the windscreen washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel. When the washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-matically make two passes across thewindscreen. The washer continues to operateuntil the lever is released.
NOTE:
o Do not operate the washer more than 15 seconds at a time or when the fluidreservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the glassprior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter, use windscreen washer antifreeze. B350B01O-DAG

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB330A1-E SUNROOF (Not all models)
To adjust the headlight beam level according
to the number of the passengers and the loading weight in the luggage area, turn thebeam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch position,
the lower the headlight beam level. Alwayskeep the headlight beam at the proper level-ing position, or headlights may dazzle otherroad users.
Listed below are the examples of recom-
mended switch settings. For loading condi-tions other than those listed below, adjust theswitch position so that the beam level may bethe nearest as the condition obtained accord-ing to the list.
Switch
PositionLoading Condition
Driver only Driver + front passengerFull passengers (including
driver)
Full passengers (including
driver) + Maximum permissible loading
Driver + Maximum permissible
loading 0 0 1 2 3
B340G01FC-EAT HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM
The electrically operated sunroof may be used
only whilst the ignition switch is at the "ON" position. The sunroof is equipped with a sun-shade which may be used whilst the sunroofis at the closed position to obscure incominglight.
The sunshade is automatically opened when-
ever the sunroof is opened but must be man-ually closed by sliding forward after the sunroofis closed.
When the sunroof is opened, the wind deflec-
tor will automatically rise to the upper positionand will automatically retract when the sunroofis closed. To open the sunroof, depress and hold the button indicated. The button should be re-leased when the sunroof is at the fully openposition. The sunroof may be closed by de-pressing and holding the button indicated.The button should be released when thesunroof is at the fully closed position.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake must always be set when
the vehicle is to be left unattended. When the parking brake is applied, and the ignition keyis at the "ON" position, the parking brakewarning light will be illuminated. Before drivingthe vehicle, the parking brake must be fullyreleased and the warning light extinguished.
o To set the parking brake, apply the foot brake and pull the parking brake lever up with the button depressed. Release thebutton when the brake is fully applied.
o To release the parking brake, apply the foot brake and pull up the parking brakelever slightly. Depress the button and lowerthe lever.
SB370A1-E INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR The interior mirror is of the day/night type to enable the glare of headlights from followingvehicles to be eliminated during night timedriving. The tab located at the bottom of the mirror should be set to the position nearest thewindscreen for normal day time driving, andflipped towards the rear of the vehicle toeliminate glare during night time driving. Toadjust the field of vision, the mirror may bemoved by hand upon the mounting. NOTE: The mirror should always be adjusted priorto setting the vehicle in motion.
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B550A01S-DAT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop-
lights on either side of the car, the highmounted rear stoplight in the centre of the rearwindow or inserted in the rear spoiler also
lights when the brakes are applied.

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-21
SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal centre line of headlights from ground. : 26.8 in.(656 mm) "W" Distance between each headlight centre.: 47.7 in. (1,164 mm) "L" Distance between the headlights and thewall that the lights are tested against. : 118 in. (3,000 mm).
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Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement
Horizontal line
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using theaiming screen as shown in the illustration.Turn on the headlight switch. (Low BeamPosition)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to centre line of the body and is aligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the centre of headlights. G290B01S-DAGVertical line
W
0.59 in. (15mm)"P" 1.18 in. (30mm)
Cut-off line
Ground line H
H L