2003 Hyundai Matrix brake

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB210E1-E OVERDRIVE OFF INDICATOR LIGHT (Not all models)
When the overdrive (4th gear) switch is turned off and the operation of overdrive (4th gear) iscancelled, the overdrive warning light (O/DOFF) will be illuminated. When the switch is atthe on position, the gearbox will operate in thenormal fully automatic mode and the warninglight will be extinguished.
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ABS SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR (SRI)(Not all models)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will come onand then go off in a few seconds. If the ABSSRI remains on, comes on while driving, ordoes not come on when the key is turned tothe "ON" position, this indicates that theremay be a problem with the ABS. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Thenormal braking system will still be operational,but without the assistance of the anti-lockbrake system.
CAUTION: If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/
Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and
have your vehicle checked by your Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. SB210K1-E
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
CAUTION: If the oil pressure light illuminates when the engine is running, an insufficient oilpressure level for continued safe opera-tion of the engine exists. Continued opera-tion of the engine in this condition mayresult in serious engine damage. Under normal circumstances, the light will illuminate when the ignition is turned "on" andwill be extinguished when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light illuminates whilst the engine is running, stop the engineimmediately and check the engine oil level. Ifthe level is insufficient, add the required amountof oil as indicated by the engine oil dipstick. Ifthe light fails to extinguish when the engine isrestarted, do not continue to operate the ve-hicle. If the oil pressure light illuminates during nor- mal operation and the cause is not an insuffi-cient oil level, or the light fails to illuminatewhen the ignition is turned "on", contact thenearest Hyundai dealer before further operat-ing the vehicle.
SB210G1-E TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT
Operation of a turn signal is indicated by the warning light located in the instrument cluster.If the light fails to illuminate or does not flash,a malfunction within the turn signal system isindicated.
SB210J1-E HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT
The high beam indicator light will illuminate
whenever the headlights are switched to high beam of flash position.
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SRS (Airbag) SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 secondsafter the ignition key is turned to the "ON"position or after the engine is started, afterwhich it will go out. This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the SRI does not come on, or continuously remains on after flashing for about 6 secondswhen you turned the ignition key to the "ON"position or started the engine, or if it comes onwhile driving, have the SRS inspected by anauthorized Hyundai Dealer.

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1- 30 circuits becoming defective, approximately fifty per cent of the normal braking perfor-mance will be available.
If failure of one of the circuits occurs, the
required amount of pedal effort, pedal traveland stopping distance will be increased. Useof the gearbox is recommended to assist inbringing the vehicle to rest. The vehicle mustnot be driven once brake failure has occurreduntil the system has been repaired and isfunctioning normally.
The braking system employs a vacuum servo
in order that the pedal efforts are reduced.Power for the servo is derived from the engineand therefore, in the event of the enginestopping or the vehicle being towed, pedalefforts will be substantially increased.
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PARKING BRAKE/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
WARNING: In the event of problems being suspected with the braking system, the advice of thenearest Hyundai dealer must be soughtbefore the vehicle is driven. Driving thevehicle with either an electrical or hydrau-lic braking system defect may be danger-ous, resulting in accident or personal in-jury. Warning light operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light will be illuminated whenever the ignitionswitch is turned to the "ON" position irrespec-tive of whether or not the parking brake isapplied and must be extinguished when theengine starts and the parking brake released. If the warning light fails to extinguish or illumi- nates at any other time, the vehicle must bebrought to rest in a safe location and the levelof brake fluid in the reservoir checked. If thefluid level is incorrect, fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added. If,after correcting the brake fluid level, the warn-ing light continues to be illuminated, the ad-vice of the nearest Hyundai dealer must besought before the vehicle is driven again.The Hyundai Matrix is equipped with a diago-nally split dual braking system which will en-sure that in the event of one of the brake
CAUTION: If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen,
broken, or missing while the vehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunc-tion, engine could overheat because thisbelt also drives the water pump.
SB210M1-E CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
The charging system warning light should
illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and should be extinguishedwhen the engine is started. If the light fails toilluminate when the ignition is turned "ON" orfails to extinguish after starting the engine, thenearest Hyundai dealer should be contacted.If the light illuminates whilst the vehicle isbeing driven, stop the vehicle as soon as it issafe to do so and check the condition of thegenerator drive belt. If the belt is in place andthe tension is satisfactory, the advice of aHyundai dealer should be sought.
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TAIL GATE OPEN WARNING LIGHT
The tail gate warning light indicates when the
tail gate is open or is not fully closed. Ensure that the light has extinguished prior to drivingthe vehicle.
SB2100I-E DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT
The door ajar warning light indicates that a
door is not correctly closed. Ensure that the light is extinguished prior to driving the vehicle.
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LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
The low fuel warning light serves to warn the
driver that the remaining fuel quantity is ap- proximately 9 litres and that the vehicle shouldbe refuelled. If the vehicle is driven for anextended period with the low fuel warning lightilluminated there exists a possibility that mis-firing due to fuel shortage may occur. Thissituation must be avoided to prevent damageto the catalyst occurring.

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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.
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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")
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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.
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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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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.

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
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LOCK
ACC
ON
START

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 5
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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.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 6 The shift points as shown above are recom-
mended for optimum fuel economy and per- formance. SC100A1-F
RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
Shift
from-to
1-2 2-33-4 4-5 Recommended
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

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o R (Reverse):
With the selector in this position, reverse gear will be engaged. The engine may not bestarted with the selector in this position. CAUTION: The selector must NEVER be shifted to the "R" position whilst the vehicle is in mo-tion.YC090A1-E
SELECTOR POSITIONS o P (Park):
With the selector in this position, no drive is
transmitted from the engine and the transaxle output and therefore the front wheels locked.The engine may be started with the selector inthis position.
CAUTION: The selector must NEVER be shifted to
the "P" position whilst the vehicle is in motion, otherwise serious transaxle dam-age will result.
DC110F1-E o 2 (Second Gear): With the selector in this position, first gear will be engaged from rest. The transmission willupshift to second gear depending upon thevehicle speed and throttle position. No upshiftto third or fourth will occur. The engine maynot be started with the selector in this position. CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the 2 position when the vehicle speed is in excess of 60m.p.h. DC110G2-E
o L (Low Gear):
With the selector in this position, first gear will
be engaged from rest. No upshift will occurregardless of vehicle speed and throttle open-ing. The engine may not be started with theselector in this position.
CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the "L" posi-
tion when the vehicle speed is in excess of 50 m.p.h.
DC110E1-E o D (Drive): With the selector in this position, first gear will be engaged from rest and the transmissionwill automatically upshift to second, third andfourth depending upon the vehicle speed,throttle position and the position of the over-drive switch. The engine may not be startedwith the selector in this position.
DC110D1-E o N (Neutral): With the selector in this position, no gear is selected and no drive is transmitted from theengine. The engine may be started with theselector in this position. CAUTION: Do not coast with the selector at the "N" position.
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NOTE:
o The brake pedal should be depressed when shifting from NEUTRAL to a for- ward or reverse gear.
o The brake pedal fully depressed in or- der to move the shift lever from the "P"(Park) position to any of the other posi-tions.
o It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", "D", "2", "L" position.
For optimum fuel economy, accelerate grad-ually. The transaxle will automatically shift tothe second, third and overdrive gears.