2003 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3-8 The vehicle may be towed by the conven-
tional method using the towing eye at the front of the vehicle as an attachment point. Inaddition, a suspended tow with or without anambulance may be used with either the frontor the rear wheels being suspended, providedthe above caution is observed. In addition, the following points must be noted:
o If towing by conventional means, the ignition key must be at the "ACC" posi- tion, otherwise the steering lock will beactivated.
o Because the brake system and steering system power assistance is derived fromthe engine, the amount of effort re-quired to stop or steer the vehicle willbe greater than normal. o If a suspended tow is being given to the
rear, the ignition key must be at the"ACC" position since the steering lockis not designed to withstand the forcerequired to hold the front wheels straightduring the tow.
o The vehicle must not be towed with the front wheels on the ground for morethan thirty miles.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
SD100A2-E
Automatic Transaxle Vehicle
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
The vehicle may be towed by the conven- tional method using the towing eye at the frontof the vehicle as an attachment point. In addition, a suspended tow may be given to the front of the vehicle without an ambulance.In the event of a suspended tow being givento the rear of the vehicle, the use of anambulance is imperative. D120A01A-EAT
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
Information about the key of immobilizer sys-tem will be found on page 1-2.
CAUTION: The following restriction must be observed in order to avoid serious damage to thetransaxle . The vehicle must never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. The vehicle must not be towed until transaxle fluid has been added to bringthe level up to the "HOT" marking on thedipstick. (The level will need to be reducedagain after towing). The vehicle must not be towed at speeds faster than 25 mph. or distances greaterthan fifty miles. The general points regard-ing the steering lock etc. described in thepreceding section (Manual transaxle ve-hicle) should be observed.
SD090A1-E
Manual Transaxle Vehicle
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE WITH NO DAMAGE
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APPEARANCE CARE 4-1
retreatment programme must be observed in accordance with the Terms and Conditionsoutlined in the separate Anti Perforation War-ranty Booklet.
NOTE: The underbody should never be steam
cleaned since the underbody coating may be removed by this process.
During the interim period between power
washing the underbody, the more vulnera-ble areas such as wheel arches should behosed off particularly during the winter sea-son to prevent prolonged contact with roadsalts. Ensure that the various drain points located
at the bottom of the door panels and sillsare kept clear to prevent water from becom-ing trapped within the cavities. Whereverpossible, the parking of the vehicle in aconfined, poorly ventilated location (a ga-rage for example) should be avoided whenthe vehicle is wet or is covered with snow orice. Under these conditions, the internalcavities of the vehicle will remain damp forprolonged periods of time which will en-courage corrosion. Parking the vehicle wheregood ventilation exists (outside for example)is preferable. SE040A1-E VALETINGRegular cleaning of the exterior paintwork serves two important functions. Firstly, the removal ofabrasive dirt and contaminants will maintain thelustre of the paintwork and will preventdiscolouration and dulling due to prolonged con-tact.Secondly, the presence of damage through im-pact or abrasion will be apparent allowing earlyrectification to be made thus preventing corro-sion from becoming established and spreadingbeneath the paint film. To avoid "water spotting"the vehicle should not be washed in direct sun-light particularly in the case of vehicles havingdark body colours. The heat from the sun rays isabsorbed by the paint film increasing the surfacetemperature. This action causes water used forwashing to evaporate quickly leaving behind thedeposits from the water and the shampoo used.Use only a shampoo intended for the purposeand ensure that the body work is thoroughlywetted to soften the dirt film prior to attempting toremove this.After removing the dirt film with a soft sponge, thebody work should be thoroughly rinsed and thendried with a good quality chamois leather toprevent streaking or spotting of the paint work.Household detergents, solvents and abrasivecleaning materials should not be used in order toavoid damaging the paint film.
SE030A1-E UNDERBODY COATINGSEvery Hyundai passenger car receives a full
underbody and cavity injection treatment during production. In order that this treatment mayretain maximum effectiveness it is recommend-ed that the underbody receives a power washand a thorough inspection after each winterseason. In so doing any accumulations of mud,which act as moisture traps and combine withroad salts to accelerate corrosion will be re-moved. In order to maintain the Anti PerforationWarranty, the requirements regarding the
SE000A1-E
4. APPEARANCE
CARE
SE020A1-E PROTECTING YOUR HYUNDAI FROM CORROSION By using the most advanced design and con- struction practices, every Hyundai is built toretain the original factory finish for many years.However, long term durability is also greatlydependant upon maintaining the various protec-tion systems and coatings used in manufacturesince constant, exposure to the elements will result in a breakdown and loss of effectiveness. The following suggestions are made to assist inthe maintenance of the vehicle bodywork.
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APPEARANCE CARE
4-2
Plastic wheel covers should be cleaned using a sponge and water. Cast alloy wheels shouldbe cleaned using a mild soap or neutral deter-gent. Abrasive compounds must not be usedsince in the event of these damaging the lac-quer coating, oxidization of the aluminium wheelwill occur, spoiling the appearance.The use of an a toothbrush will facilitate cleaningbetween the wheel "spokes".
ensure that accidental spillages are immediatelyflushed with water.Do not use abrasive cleaning materials whichmay damage the bumpers.Avoid subjecting the bumpers to high tempera-tures such as may be encountered in high bakepaint ovens.
SE040B1-E STAIN/SPOT REMOVALShould tree sap, dead insects or tar prove to be difficult to remove from the paint film, turpentineor a proprietary paint cutting compound may beused. Ensure that the area to be cleaned is notrubbed intensively to prevent breaking throughthe colour coat and exposing the under coat. SE040C1-E POLISHINGThe exterior paint work should be polished with a proprietary wax polish when water no longercollects in bead form on the paint work. Theinstructions of the product manufacturer shouldbe adhered to. SE040E1-E BUMPER MAINTENANCE The special material from which the bumpers are manufactured warrants special attention to pre-serve the appearance of the bumpers. Avoidcontact with battery electrolyte or brake fluid and SE040F1-E ACCIDENT REPAIRS In the event of the body work sustaining damage, the following points should be noted prior torepairs being undertaken.If body panels are replaced or repaired, anticorrosion treatment must be applied to the repairarea. The product used must be compatible withthose used in manufacture. It is recommendedthat repairs are entrusted to a Hyundai dealer toensure that replacement parts used are of thesame high quality as those used in manufactureof the vehicle and that the correct repair methodsand materials will ensure adequate levels ofcorrosion protection and the continued validity ofthe Anti Perforation Warranty. SE050A1-E INTERIOR During the winter period, it is possible that the passenger compartment flooring may becomewet from damp footwear or quantities of snowadhering to footwear. The carpet should not beallowed to remain in this condition since thecarpet may begin to create musty smells and will
SE050D1-E SEAT BELTSSeat belts should be cleaned only with a mild soap solution. Strong detergents, solvens orbleaches may damage the belt webbing andtherefore reduce the effectiveness of the belt.Belts which display signs of fraying, wear of cutshould be replaced. SE050E1-E WINDOWS A proprietary glass cleaner should be used to clean the inside of the windows. However, therear heated windshield must only be cleanedusing a light horizontal cleaning action. Careshould be exercised to avoid the use of abrasivecleaners or contact with items of jewellery whichmay damage the heating elements.
promote corrosion of the floor pan in addition tothe carpet and under felt beginning to rot. SE050C1-E INTERIOR VALETINGThe soft trim and carpets should be maintained with the regular use of a vacuum cleaner. Heavysoiling should be removed with a dry cleaningagent recommended for this purpose followingthe instructions of the product manufacturer.Paint thinner, solvents or other such cleaningmaterials should not be used since damage tothe upholstery may result.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-1
SF020A1-E
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS To ensure the continued reliability and safety
of the vehicle, certain routine maintenance operations are required at specific mileage ortime intervals.
It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to
ensure that the maintenance schedules shownin both this Owners Manual and the Warrantyand Service Passport are adhered to.
The new vehicle warranty may be invalidated
if the routine maintenance operations are notperformed in line with the recommendationsoutlined and the safety and durability of thevehicle adversely affected.
It is recommended that all maintenance op-
erations with the exception of the daily oper-ating checks are entrusted to a Hyundaidealer to ensure that the latest repair and maintenance procedures and specializedservicing tools are employed. In addition, theuse of genuine Hyundai replacement parts willensure that the vehicle safety and perfor-mance will not be compromised. NOTE:
The inspection and testing of certain elec-
tronic fuel injection/engine management and automatic transmission control sys-tems require specialised electronic equip-ment specifically designed for Hyundaivehicles. The use of general purpose elec-trical test equipment may result in dam-age to the control unit microprocessors.
SF000A1-E
5. VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
SF020C1-E
Specified Scheduled Procedures The Specified scheduled procedures are listed
in the maintenance charts beginning at page 5-2. The operations specified must be per-formed at the time or mileage intervals shownirrespective of whether the mileage intervalhas been reached before the specified timeinterval.
Certain lubricants and components degrade
with both time and mileage (e.g. engine oil andbrake fluid) and therefore it is not permissableto base the maintenance schedule upon mile-age alone. It is strongly recommended thatthe maintenance operations are performed bythe factory-trained or distributor-trained tech-nicians at your Hyundai dealer because of the need for specialized knowledge and toolingand to ensure that no possibility of invalidatingthe manufacturers warranty exists.
The maintenance schedules relate to ve-
hicles operated under normal conditions, ve-hicles which are operated under adverseconditions will require more frequent mainte-nance which is described at page 5-5.
SF030B1-E
SERVICE HISTORY It is important that all scheduled maintenance
services are recorded in the warranty andservice passport to ensure that proof of main-tenance is available when warranty service isrequired.
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5- 2 SF040A2-E
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE In order to ensure the continued safety, reliability and longevity of the
vehicle, the following maintenance service operations should be per- formed at the time or mileage intervals specified.
It is recommended that all routine maintenance services are entrusted to a Hyundai dealer to ensure that the manufacturers recommendedprocedures are employed and that only genuine Hyundai replacementparts are used. Incorrect maintenance techniques or the use of nongenuine replacement parts may invalidate the vehicle warranty.
F030B02E-EAT R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
Note :
(1) SF OR LOWER: EVERY 6,000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS : "R" (2) FOR EVERY 60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "I"ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (GASOLINE)
1 ENGINE OIL & FILTER (SG OR ABOVE) See Note (1)
2 DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR & A/CON)
3 FUEL FILTER (MFI)
4 FLUID LEAKS
5 TIMING BELT
6 VENTILATION HOSES
7 AIR CLEANER FILTER
8 SPARK PLUGS
9 VALVE CLEARANCE (1.8 DOHC)
NO. DESCRIPTION60 72
5060
4048
3036
2024
1012
MILES X 1,000MONTHS
R
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R R
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R I I
R
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-3
F030D02B-EAT R :REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (DIESEL)
ENGINE OIL & FILTER (API Class: CF-4 or ABOVE) See Note(1)
(ACEA Class: B4 or ABOVE)
AIR CLEANER FILTERFUEL FILTER CARTRIDGETIMING BELT DRIVE BELT (FOR P/STR'G PUMP, ALTERNATOR & A/CON) ALTERNATOR VACUUM PUMPALTERNATOR OIL HOSE & VACUUM HOSE FUEL LINES, FUEL HOSE & CONNECTIONS
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 2 34 5 67 8 60 72
R R R R I I I50 60
R I I I I40 48
R I
R
II I I30 36
R R
I I I20 24R I
R
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1012
R I I I IMILES X 1,000 MONTHS70 84
R I
R I I I
Note :
(1) ON A DAILY BASIS, WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS REFUELLED OR BEFORE STARTING A LONG TRIP :"I"

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5- 4 F030C01E-EAT
R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
GENERAL MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEMCOOLANT GASOLINE ENGINEDIESEL ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITYMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDBRAKE PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONSBRAKE FLUIDCLUTCH FLUIDREAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSBRAKE PADSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMFRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTSPOLLEN FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)REAR WHEEL BEARINGSTYRE CONDITION AND PRESSURE (incl. Spare)LUBRICATE LOCKS AND HINGESCHECK ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSROAD TESTCHECK ALL SYSTEMS WITH HI-SCAN
60 72
50 60
4048
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R R
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R I
R R I I II
R
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R I III I I
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R R I I I I
R I III I I
30 36
2024
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R
I IIII I I II
R IIIIII
I
R IIII
R R I I I I
R I III I I
10 12
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R I III I I
MILES X 1,000 MONTHS
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 2 3 456789
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-5
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the
appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
F040A04E-EAT
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTERSPARK PLUGSTIMING BELT BRAKE PADS REAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDPOLLEN FILTER(IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
EVERY 4,500MILES OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 37,000MILES OR 48 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 60,000MILESEVERY 27,000MILES MORE FREQUENTLY
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE ITEM
R R R RII I
R R R A, B, C, F, H C, E B, H D, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C, D, E, F A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, JA, C, E, F, G, H, I C,E
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING
CONDITION
F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100MPH