2003 Hyundai Matrix warning lights

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB210S1-E BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR The front brake disc pads are fitted with an audible wear indicator which will cause a highpitched noise to be emitted when the remain-ing amount of friction lining is below the speci-fied value. When the wear indicator is heard,the brake pads should be replaced withoutdelay to avoid damage occurring to the brakediscs and a severe reduction in braking effi-ciency.
B260N02FC-EAT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT
This light illuminates when there is a malfunc- tion of an exhaust gas related component,and the system is not functioning properly sothat the exhaust gas regulation values are notsatisfied. This light will illuminate when theignition key is tuned to the "ON" position, andwill go out after the engine start. If it illumi-nates while driving, or does not illuminatewhen the ignition key is turned to the "ON"position, take your car to your nearest autho-rized Hyundai dealer and have the systemchecked.
B260S01B-GAT DIESEL PRE-HEAT INDICATOR LIGHT-AMBER(Diesel Engine)
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed at the "ON" position.The engine can be started after the pre-heatindicator light goes off. The illuminating timevaries with the water temperature, air tem-perature and battery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is completed, turn theignition key once more to the "LOCK"position, and then to the "ON" position, inorder to preheat again.
B265A01B-GAT FUEL FILTER WARNING LIGHT-RED (Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch
is set to the "ON" position and goes off after the engine has started. If it lights up while theengine is running, it indicates that water hasaccumulated inside the fuel filter. If this hap-pens, remove the water from the fuel filter.
(Refer to "6-19 page")
B260C02E-EAT
TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT(Not all models)
The traction control indicator changes opera- tion according to the ignition switch positionand whether or not the system is in operation. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and then go off ina few seconds. If the TCS indicator stays on,take your car to your authorized Hyundaidealer and have the system checked. Seesection 2 for more information about the TCSsystem.
B270B02O-EAT
PARKING START WARNING SOUND (Not all models)
If the vehicle is driven at 6mph(10km/h) for
more than 2~3 seconds, the warning chime will sound continuously when the parking brake engaged.
B900A01A-EAT ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUND (Not all models) The acoustic warning chime sounds when the tail lights are on and the door in driver side isopen. This prevents the battery from dis-charging when the car is left with the tail lightson. The chime sounds until the tail lights areturned off.

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The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel gauge is not intended to giveother than an approximate indication ofthe fuel level and is unsuitable for thepurposes of calculating fuel consumptionfigures. SB215B1-E
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The engine coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates the engine coolant temperature and will, under normal circumstances, give an indica-tion in the "Normal" or centre portion of thescale. Should the indication move into theupper or "Hot" portion of the scale, engineoverheating is indicated. Under these circum-stances, the vehicle should be brought to restas soon as is safe to do so and the engineturned off. Once the engine has cooled some-what, the coolant level and the condition ofthe generator/water pump drive belt should bechecked. If the cause of the overheating can-not be readily established, the assistance of aHyundai dealer should be sought.
SB215A1-E
FUEL GAUGE
B950A01E-DAT REAR FOG AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND The rear fog audible warning chime sounds when the rear fog lights are on and the doorin driver side is open.
HFC2101
HFC2045
WARNING: The engine cooling system is pressurized
and removal of the radiator cap when the engine is hot may cause hot water andsteam to be ejected from the radiator re-sulting in burns and scalding. The radiatorcap must only be removed when the en-gine has cooled. Do not add cold water toa hot engine to avoid the possibility ofengine damage. The use of plain water inthe cooling system is not recommendedsince the aluminium components of thecooling system require the use of a corro-sion inhibitor found in the recommendedEthylene Glycol type anti freeze solutions.
B300A01FC
SB215C1-E
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed
in both miles and kilometres per hour.

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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
SB220A1-E
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
B340B01FC-D

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB240A1-E
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever it becomes necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location. The hazard warn-ing system is operated by depressing theswitch at which time all turn signal lights willflash simultaneously and the turn signal warn-ing lights located within the instrument clusterwill flash simultaneously.
The hazard warning system may be turned off
by depressing the switch again.
B350C01FC-DAT Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation To use the intermittent wiper feature, place
the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the switch in this position, the interval betweenwipes can be varied from approximately 1 to18 seconds by turning the interval adjusterbarrel.
Mist Wiper Operation If a single wipe is desired in mist, push the windscreen wiper and washer control leverupwards. B350A01O-AAT
Tail Gate Wiper And Washer Switch
1. :The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the rear window and the wiper oper- ates while the rear window wiper barrelis placed in this position.
2.OFF
3.INT :To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the rear window wiper barrel in the "INT" position.
4.ON :When the point indicates "ON", the rear window wiper operates continu-ously.
B350B02O-DAG
B350C01O-DAG
B350D01O-DAG
HFC2078-D

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe interior courtesy light has a button of three positions. The three positions are:
oDR In the "DR" position, the interior courtesy light comes on when any door is opened regard-less of the ignition key position. The light goesout when the door is closed.
oON In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.
o OFF In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all times even though a door is open.
SB340B1-E Interior Light
B490A01E
With Sunroof
Without Sunroof
B490B01E
B491A02F-EAT
SPECTACLE CASE (Not all models)
HXDOM241
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console. Push the end of the cover to open the spec-
tacle case.
WARNING: Do not open the spectacle case whilst the
vehicle is moving. The rear view mirror of the vehicle can be blocked by an openspectacle case.
B480A01E-EAT INTERIOR LIGHT Map Light The two map lights are located at each side of the interior light. The lights may be operated by depressing the switch to turn on the light and pressing againto turn off the light. This light produces a spotbeam for convenient use as a map light atnight or as a personal light for the driver or thepassenger.
B480A01EB480B01E
With Sunroof Without Sunroof

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B500A01A-EAT GLOVE BOX WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury, the glove box lid must be kept closed whilst the vehicle is in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull the glove box
release lever. The multi box may be opened by pulling it out
by its grip.
It is used for storing small commodities. If the multi box is removed, the fuse box for
the lights and other electrical accessories will be exposed. B500B02E-GAT
MULTI BOX
HFC2095-DHFC2058-D
HFC2011-D
B510B01FC-EAT
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR Electric Type
The outside rear view mirror can be adjusted
in any direction to give the maximum rear view vision.
The remote control outside rear view mirror
switch controls the adjustments for passengerside door mirror. To adjust the position of either mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the "L" (or "R") position to activate the adjustable mechanism for the adjusting door mirror.
2. Now, adjust mirror angle by depressing the appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.

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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.
B530A01FC-DB550A01FC
B520A01E
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.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should al-
ways:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrestraint to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON" check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE) To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists
within the brake system during cold weath- er start-up conditions, it is necessary torun the engine at idle for several secondsafter starting the engine. SC040A1-F
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and turn it to the "START" position. Re-lease it as soon as the engine starts. Donot hold the key in the "START" positionfor more that 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position(automatic transaxle). SC050A2-E
KEY POSITIONS WARNING:
The engine must never be turned off and
the key removed from the ignition key cylinder whilst the vehicle is in motionsince the steering lock will operate andcontrol of the vehicle will be lost. "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key. NOTE: Do not hold the key in the "START" posi- tion for more than 15 seconds.
"ON" When the key is at the "ON" position, theignition and all accessories are available foruse. If the engine is not running, the key
C040A01E
LOCK
ACC
ON
START