2003 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the audio equipment. This does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the audio equipment.In such a case, use the cellular phone at aplace as far as possible from the audio equip-ment.
CAUTION: When using a communication system such
as a cellular phone or a radio inside the vehicle, a separate external antenna mustbe fitted. When a cellular phone or a radio set is
used with an internal antenna alone, it mayinterfere with the vehicle's electrical sys-tem and adversely affect safe operation ofthe vehicle.
WARNING: Don't use a cellular phone when you are
driving, you must stop at a safe place to use a cellular phone.
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o Station Swapping - As a FM signal weakens, another more powerful signal near the same frequency may begin to play. This is becauseyour radio is designed to lock onto the clearestsignal. If this occurs, select another stationwith a stronger signal.
o Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals be- ing received from several directions can causedistortion or fluttering. This can be caused bya direct and a reflected signal from the samestation, or by signals from two stations withclose frequencies. If this occurs, select an-other station until the condition has passed.SSAR013A
o Fading - As your car moves away from the radio station, the signal will weaken and sound will begin to fade. When this occurs,we suggest that you select another strongerstation.
o Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter andyour radio can disturb the signal causingstatic or fluttering noises to occur. Reducingthe treble level may lessen this effect untilthe disturbance clears.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Your car uses a roof antenna to receive both AM and FM broadcast signals. This antenna is a removable type. To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclock-wise. To install the antenna, turn the antennaclockwise. CAUTION:
o Be sure to remove the antenna before washing the car in an automatic car wash or it may be damaged.
o Before entering a place with a low height clearance, be sure to adjust the roofantenna low.
o When reinstalling your antenna, it is important that it is fully tightened toensure proper reception.
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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust gases are potentially lethal. If at any time engine exhaust gas is detected within the passenger compartment, move the vehicle to an open area and open all windows. o Never inhale exhaust gas. Exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide which is colourless and odourless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation. o Exhaust System Maintenance. Ensure that the exhaust system is maintained in good condition and is free from excessive corrosion and damage which may result in leakage. If the vehicle is driven over an object which strikes the exhaust system, ensure that theexhaust system is inspected at the first available opportunity to ensure that no leakage exists. o Confined Areas. Do not run the engine in confined spaces, allowing the engine to idle in a garage, even when the doors are open is dangerous practice. Only start the engine immediately prior to moving the vehicle out of the garage. o Prolonged Idling. If it is necessary to allow the vehicle to idle for prolonged periods, ensure that the heating system air intake control is set to the "Fresh" position, the blower is set to high speed operation and that the vehicle is standing in an open area. o Load Carrying. If it is necessary to carry long objects which do not permit the boot lid to be fully closed, the side windows must remain closed and the heating air intake control set to the "Fresh" position with the blower running at the highest speed setting. To ensure correct operation of the heater system, the air intake grilles at the base of the windscreen must not be obstructed by snow leaves etc..
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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.
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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
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LOCK
ACC
ON
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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

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE
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The five speed fully synchronized transaxle is controlled by a floor mounted shift lever uponwhich the shift pattern is indicated. It is impor-tant that when changing gear, the clutch pedalis fully depressed to avoid transaxle damage. CAUTION:
o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
when the car is in motion.
o To avoid damaging the selector mecha- nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a hand rest. Release the lever immedi-ately the shift is completed.
o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not use the clutch pedal as a foot rest, anddo not hold the vehicle on a gradientusing the clutch.
o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved by upshifting before the tachometerneedle enters the red zone.
o Do not coast with the shift lever at the neutral position.
o When descending long gradients, make use of the engine braking to assist thefootbrake to avoid brake fade or over-heating.
o When slippery conditions are encoun- tered, increased caution should be ex-ercised when gear changing, braking oraccelerating. Abrupt changes in speedmay cause a loss of traction or controlof the vehicle.
o The starter motor will not operate un- less the clutch pedal is depressed whilstthe engine is being started.
o During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant haswarmed up. This is normal and notharmful to the transaxle. SC090B1-F
Using the Clutch The clutch should be pressed all the way to
the floor before shifting, then released slowly.Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal whiledriving.
This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially engage the clutch to hold the
car on an incline. This causes unnecessary wear.
Use the parking brake to hold the car on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidlyand repeatedly.
o Avoid cruising at unnecessary high speeds.
o Always ensure that the periodic mainte-
nance services are performed by a Hyundai dealer at the time and/or mileage intervalsspecified.
o Use the air conditioning only when neces- sary.
o If you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1 st
or R(Reverse),
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position and release the clutch. Press the clutchpedal back down, and then shift into 1 st
or R(Reverse) gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving, as this can result inpremature wear of the transaxle shiftforks.

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RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
Shift
from-to
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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