2003 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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6-20 G210A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BATTERY
WARNING: Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefully observe the follow-ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu- tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous andhighly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it onyourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid onyourself, immediately do the following:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the affected areas with water for at least 15minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and get medical assistanceas soon as possible. While you are beingdriven to get medical assistance, continueto rinse your eyes by using a sponge or softcloth saturated with water.
D010B01FCCAUTION: A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a
problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-place a fuse and it blows as soon as theaccessory is turned on, the problem is seri-ous and should be referred to a Hyundaidealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-place a fuse with anything except a fusewith the same or a lower amperage rating. Ahigher capacity fuse could cause damageand create a fire hazard.
Burned out
G200B03YGood
4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing a new fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuseclip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai dealer.If you do not have a spare fuse, you may beable to borrow a fuse of the same or lowerrating from an accessory you can tempo-rarily get along without (the radio or cigarettelighter, for example). Always remember toreplace the borrowed fuse.
AXA6201B

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G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS 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 coolant 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.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine coolant fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature ishigh.
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan The condenser coolant fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning isin operation. G230A03A-GAT
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
HFC5004
G210B01A-AAT
Checking the Battery Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals should be removed using a solution of household bak-ing soda and warm water. After the batteryterminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-ing of grease.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large
quantity of water or milk followed by milk ofmagnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetableoil. Get medical assistance as soon aspossible.
While batteries are being charged (either by abattery charger or by the vehicle’s alternator),they produce explosive gases. Always observethese warnings to prevent injuries from occur-ring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
Gasoline engine
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly.
To check the power steering fluid level, be sure
the ignition is "OFF", then check to make cer- tain that the power steering fluid level is be-tween the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings onthe fluid reservoir.
G230A02FC
Diesel engine

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6-22 G260A03A-GAT
REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS Before attempting to replace a headlight bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF"position. The next paragraph shows how to reach the headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Besure to replace the burned-out bulb with one ofthe same number and wattage rating. CAUTION: Keep the lamps out of contact with petro- leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
G240A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING HOSES
It is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at regular intervals. The power steering hoses should bereplaced if there is severe surface cracking,scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of thehose could cause premature failure. NOTE: Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the engine is started in extremely cold condi-tions (below - 20°C). If the noise stops dur-ing warm up, there is no abnormal functionin the system. It is due to a power steeringfluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-tions.
Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid NOTE: Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty. G300A01B-GAT
REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE)
If the fuel filter warning light illuminates during driving, it indicates that water has accumulatedin the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the wateras described below. 1. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the
fuel filter.
2. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer comes out.
3. Check to be sure that the warning lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned to"ON", and that it goes off when the engine isstarted. If in doubt, consult your nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING: Be sure to carefully wipe away any waterdrained out in this manner, because the fuelmixed in the water might be ignited andresult in a fire.
G300A01FC
G300B01FC

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G290A01FC-GAT
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pres- sure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper and rear bumper downseveral times. Place the vehicle at a dis-tance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) from the testwall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, andspare tire, jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head lights lens and turn on the headlight (low beam).
G290A01FC
Horizontal Aiming
5. Push the bulb spring for removing the head-
light bulb.
6. Remove the protective cap from the replace- ment bulb and install the new bulb by match- ing the plastic base with the headlight hole.Install the dust cover after retightening thebulb spring and reconnect the power cord.
7. Use the protective cap and carton to dis- pose of the old bulb.
8. Check for proper headlight aim.
WARNING The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-
sure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye pro-tection when servicing the bulb. Protect thebulb against abrasions or scratches andagainst liquids when lighted. Turn on thebulb only when installed in a headlight. Re-place the headlight if damaged or cracked.Keep the bulb out of the reach of childrenand dispose of the used bulb with care.
G270A02FC
Vertical Aiming
G270A02A-GAT
HEADLIGHT BULB Replacement instructions:
G270A01FC
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb base in the back of the headlight.
4. Remove the dust cover.

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6-24 If the vehicle has had front body repair and the headlight assembly has been replaced, theheadlight aiming should be checked using anaiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turnon the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to center line of the body and isaligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the cen- ter of headlights. SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal center line of headlights from ground. : 656 mm (26.8 in.) "W" Distance between each headlight center.: 1,164 mm (47.7 in.) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are tested against.: 3,000 mm (118 in.).
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and the hori- zontal line (through the center of each head-light beam pattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver -VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with a phillips screwdriver- HORIZONTAL AIMING.
G290B01FC-GAT
Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement
G290B01Y
Vertical line
Cut-off line Ground line
Horizontal line
LW
H
H "P"
15mm (0.59in.)30mm(1.18in.)

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High Mounted Rear Stop Light License Plate Light Rear Fog Light (If installed) Luggage Compartment LightRear Combination Turn Signal Light Stop/Tail Light
Back -up Light
Part Name
Front Position Light Head Light (High/Low) Front Fog Light (If installed) Front Turn Signal LightSide Repeater (If installed) Interior No.
78 9
10 11
G280A01FC-GAT
HFC5006
6127
Wattage5
60/55
55 215
10 10No. 1 23 4 56Wattage 21
5
21 5
21
21/5 21
Map Light Room Light Part Name
543810119

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6-26
G200C02FC-GAT
FUSE PANEL DESCRIPTION Engine Compartment (GASOLINE)
HFC4004
PROTECTED COMPONENTS Generator (A/CON, RR HTD, STOP, D/LOCK, HAZARD) Fuse Generator, Engine control relay, ECM Radiator fan relay Start relay, Ignition switch Blower relay Power window relay Condenser fan relay #1 ABS control module, ABS bleeding connector ABS control module, ABS bleeding connector Fuel pump relay Injector, lgnition coilMAP sensor, Oxygen sensor, CP sensor, Knock sensor, Throttle position sensor Audio, Room lamp, Overhead console lamp, lnstrument cluster DRL control module Horn relay A/C relay Front fog lamp relay ECM, TCM Tail lamp relay Left rear combi lamp, Left position lamp, Left License lamp Right rear combi lamp, Right position lamp, Right License lamp Left head lamp Right head lamp, (H/LP IND) Fuse
FUSE RATING
120A40A30A 20A 40A 40A 30A 20A 30A 30A 10A 15A 10A 10A 15A 10A 10A 15A 10A 20A 10A 10A 15A 15A
DESCRIPTION
ALTB+
ECU RAD IGN
BLR
P/WINCOND ABSABS
F/PUMP INJ
SNSR
ROOM LP DRL
HORN
A/CON
FR FOG ECU
LP
TAIL LH
TAIL RH H/LP LH
H/LP RH
NOTE:
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable
to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse box on your vehicle, refer to the fuse box label.

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DESCRIPTION
ALTB+
ECU RAD IGN
BLR
P/WINCOND ABSABS
F/PUMP ECU ECU
SNSR
ROOM LP DRL
HORN
A/CON
FR FOG
ECULP
TAIL LH
TAIL RH H/LP LH
H/LP RH
G200E01FC-GAT
Engine Compartment (DIESEL)
G200E01FCPROTECTED COMPONENTS Generator (A/CON, RR HTD, STOP, D/LOCK, HAZARD) Fuse Generator, Engine control relay, ECM Radiator fan relay Start relay, Ignition switch Blower relay Power window relay Condenser fan relay #1 ABS control module, ABS bleeding connector ABS control module, ABS bleeding connector Fuel pump relay ECM No.5 (Batt+) ECM No.4 (Batt+)
Glow plug r elay, Assistor h eater relay 1/2, Stop lamp switch,
TDC sensor, EGR act, Throttle plate a ct
Audio, Room lamp, Overhead console lamp, lnstrument cluster, ETACM, Luggage lamp DRL control module Horn relay A/C relay Front fog lamp relay ECM, TCM Tail lamp relay Left rear combi lamp, Left position lamp, Left License lamp Right rear combi lamp, Right position lamp, Right License lamp Left head lamp Right head lamp, (H/LP IND) Fuse
FUSE RATING
100A40A 30A 20A 40A 40A 30A 20A 30A 30A 10A 20A 10A 10A 10A 15A 10A 10A 15A 10A 20A 10A 10A 15A 15A
NOTE:
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable
to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse box on your vehicle, refer to the fuse box label.