2003 Hyundai Matrix steering

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-4
SG020B1-E
DAILY OPERATING CHECKS
The following items should be checked on a
daily basis or whenever the vehicle is refuelled, whichever occurs sooner.
o Engine oil level.
o Engine coolant level.
o Power steering fluid level.
o Brake fluid level.
o Windscreen washer fluid level.
o Battery condition.
o Tyre condition and pressures.
o Operation and cleanliness of all lighting equipment.
o Windscreen wiper and washer operation.
o Horn operation.
o Warning light operation.
o Adjustment and cleanliness of mirrors.
o Seat and seat belt adjustment and opera- tion.
o Fluid leakage.
The vehicle must not be driven if the daily
operating checks indicate that any item of equip- ment related to the safety or roadworthiness ofthe vehicle is not functioning correctly. G030A01FC-EAT
ENGINE OIL
The correct engine oil level is of paramount
importance. An excessively high or low oil levelmay result in irreparable damage being sus-tained by the engine. The engine oil levelmust be checked on a daily basis, wheneverthe vehicle is refuelled or before starting along trip, whichever occurs sooner.
In addition, it is imperative that only an ap-
proved grade and specification of oil is used toavoid the possibility of serious engine damageand premature wear. The use of "budget price"oil is a false economy that must be avoided ifthe maximum reliability and useful life is to beobtained from the vehicle.
G030B02O-EAT
Recommended Oil
1. Gasoline engine
20W-40 20W-50
5W-40
SSA6030B
°C °F -25 -13 40104
2068
1050
032
-15 5 -10-14
5W-20 15W-40 15W-50
10W-30
10W-40 10W-50
5W-30
A multi grade oil having a specification which meets A.P.I. specification of SG or above isrecommended. The oil viscosity should be se-lected according to the operating environmentof the engine by means of the table shown inthe illustration. The engine oil recommenda-tions are complete in themselves and the use ofadditives is neither required nor recommended.The use of engine oil additives may result ininvalidation of the vehicle warranty. NOTE: The use of a 5W-20 multi grade oil is not recommended for sustained high speed use.
2. Diesel engine
The engine oil quality should meet the follow-
ing classification:
API class: CF-4 or ABOVEACEA class: B4 or ABOVE
G030B02B

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-15
SG140C1-E
Checking the Refrigerant
1. Start the engine and run at idle for several minutes with the refrigeration system run- ning at the coldest setting.
2. Open the bonnet and inspect the sight glass on the top of the receiver dryer.
3. If the refrigerant charge is insufficient, a flow of bubbles will be observed through the sightglass.
4. If the refrigerant charge is satisfactory, no bubbles will be observed through the sightglass.
CAUTION: Running the air conditioning system with a
low refrigerant level may damage the com- pressor.
SG140D1-E
Off Season Maintenance The air conditioning must be run for ten minutes
or so weekly during periods when the systemwould not normally be used to ensure that thecompressor and seals are lubricated. If thisprecaution is not observed the compressor sealsmay become stuck to the compressor shaft anddamaged when the system is next used result-ing in a loss of refrigerant and damage to thecompressor. SG150A1-E STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
Steering wheel freeplay should be checked to
ensure that the specified value is not exceeded.
SG160A1-E
CLUTCH PEDAL FREEPLAY
SG140B1-E
Compressor Drive Belt
The air conditioning compressor drive belt
should be checked to ensure freedom from damage or excessive wear and correct ten-sion. The belt tension is correct when the beltdeflects by about 0.3 inches (8 mm) when aforce of 98 N is applied to the belt halfwaybetween the compressor and crankshaft SG140A1-E
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
Condenser Ensure that the condenser is periodicallyinspected and that accumulations of dirt, deadinsects and leaves etc, are removed to ensurethat the efficiency of the system is not impaired.Care must be exercised to ensure that thecondenser fins are not damaged during clean-ing.
G160A01E
0.24 ~ 0.51 in. (6 ~ 13 mm)
G150A01FC
G140D01A
A/C
CRANK PULLEY
TENSION PULLEY
1.18 in. (30 mm)
0.315 in. (8mm) pulleys. Adjustment of the belt should be entrusted to a Hyundai dealer.

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-16
The clutch pedal freeplay should be checked against the specified value. If the freeplay is notcorrect, the clutch should be adjusted by aHyundai dealer.
SG170A1-E
BRAKE PEDAL FREEPLAY
SSA6170A
0.12 ~ 0.31 in. (3 ~ 8 mm)
The brake pedal freeplay should be checked
with the engine turned off. The pedal to floor clearance should be checked with the enginerunning and a load of 490 N applied to thepedal. If either value is incorrect, the necessaryadjustment should be performed by a Hyundaidealer. Pedal to floor clearance: 1.97 in. (50mm) SG190A1-E
DRIVE BELTS (Gasoline Engine)
SSA6190A
Water Pump Pulley
Generator Pulley
Crankshaft Pulley 0.2 ~ 0.24 in. (5.1 ~ 6 mm)
The various engine drive belts must be checked for condition, tension and freedomfrom damage and excessive wear. The ten-sion of a new belt must be checked after thirtyminutes running following fitment of the newbelt to allow for the initial belt stretch.
G190B01TB-GAT
DRIVE BELTS (Diesel Engine)
At the scheduled maintenance inspection, belts should be examined for cracks, wear,fraying or other evidence of deterioration andreplaced if necessary.Belt routing should also be checked to be surethere is no interference between the belts andother parts of the engine.
G190B01FC
Auto tensioner Pulley Powersteeringpump
A/C comp.
Alternator

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-18 SG230A1-E
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL SG220A1-E
ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
WARNING: The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimesoperate even when the engine is not run-ning. Use extreme caution when workingnear the blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fan blade.As the engine coolant temperature decreas-es, the fan will automatically shut off. Thisis a normal condition. The engine cooling fan should operate before the temperature gauge reaches the upper por-tion of the scale and the condenser fan shouldoperate whenever the air conditioning is in use. The power steering fluid level should bechecked daily. To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to makecertain that the power steering fluid level isbetween the "MAX" and "MIN" level markingson the fluid reservoir. NOTE: Grinding noise from power steering pump may be heard immediately after the engineis started in extremely cold condition(below -4°F). If the noise stops during warmup, there is no abnormal function in thesystem. This is due to a power steeringfluid characteristic in extremely cold con-ditions.
HFC5004
G230A02FC
Gasoline engine Diesel engine
WARNING:
Motor vehicle batteries contain sulphuric
acid which is corrosive and poisonous. Hy- drogen gas is emitted from the battery whichis explosive when combined with oxygen.The following precautions must be strictlyobserved to avoid personal injury or dam-age to the vehicle.
o If battery electrolyte is spilled onto skin or into eyes, the effected area must be flushed with copious amounts of water and medicalassistance sought.
o If battery electrolyte is ingested, copious amounts of water or milk followed by an ant-acid (raw egg or milk of magnesia) must bedrunk. Vomiting should not be induced andmedical assistance must be sought.
o Batteries must only be charged in well venti- lated areas from which naked lights or sourc-es of sparks are excluded.
o Ensure that children, pets or other unautho- rized persons are kept away from batteries.
o Do not allow anything to bridge the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery.
o Never invert the battery.
The battery fitted during production is of the
"Maintenance Free" type.

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-19
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
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 theengine is started. If in doubt, consult your nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING: Be sure to carefully wipe away any water
drained out in this manner, because thefuel mixed in the water might be ignitedand result in a fire.
G300B01FC
SG250A1-E
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
In the event of bulb failure being experienced, ensure that the relative lighting circuit is turnedoff prior to attempting to replace the bulb. Theillustrations on the following page will assist inlocating and removing the various bulbs. En-sure that the replacement bulb has the samecap configuration and wattage as the original. CAUTION: Keep the lamps out of contact with petro- leum product, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
G300A01B-GAT
REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE)
If the fuel filter warning lamp illuminates during
driving, it indicates that water has accumu- lated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove thewater as described.
G300A01FC
SG230B1-E
POWER STEERING HOSES Power steering hoses should be checked for
damage, deterioration and leakage at each ser- vice.
FLUID RECOMMENDATION
Only automatic transmission fluid meeting the
specification of PSF-3 should be used in thepower steering system.

CONSUMER INFORMATION 8-1
SI010B1-E
Engine Number
SI000A1-E
8. CONSUMER
INFORMATION
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
unique to each individual vehicle and is the number (sometimes referred to as chassisnumber) used upon the vehicle registrationdocument to identify the vehicle.
It can be found on the identification plate
attached to apron panel located on the driver'sside of the engine compartment. The engine number is stamped on the engine
block as shown in the drawing. I030A01FC-EAT
TYRE PRESSURES
In modern high-speed motoring, correct tyre
pressures are vitally important. Incorrect tyrepressures can affect vehicle safety by caus-ing reduced adhesion, steering response andtyre failure through overheating. The tyrepressure must only be checked when thetyres are cold. The correct tyre pressuresare indicated on the label affixed to the driver'sside "C" piller outer panel and below.
Diesel engine
I010B01B8
HFC6001
EADA010C
Gasoline engine
5.5Jx14 5.5Jx15 6.0Jx15 3.5Jx153.5Jx15
TYRE
SIZE
RIM
SIZE PRESSURE, kPa (PSI)
185/65R14195/55R15 205/55R15
T115/70D15 T115/70R15 REAR
210(30)210(30)210(30)420(60)420(60) FRONT
250(36)250(36) 250(36) 420(60)420(60)
UP TO 2
PERSONS UP TO
MAX. LOAD
REAR
250(36)250(36) 250(36) 420(60)420(60)
FRONT210(30)210(30)210(30) 420(60) 420(60)
I030A01FC-D

CONSUMER INFORMATION
8-2 NOTE:
o Do not use the temporary spare tyre for tyre rotation.
o Aluminium wheels which are not sup- plied as Original Equipment should not be mixed on the same vehicle withthe original steel wheels. However, it isacceptable that the steel spare wheelbe used in conjunction with OriginalEquipment aluminium wheels since theoffset of both wheels is compatible.Radial and cross ply tyres should notbe mixed on the same vehicle.
I060A01FC-EAT
TYRE ROTATION
The tyre wear characteristics will vary be-
tween each tyre dependant upon the condi-tions of use. It is normal for the front tyres towear more rapidly than those fitted to the rearof the vehicle and therefore tyre rotation willprovide a means of helping to ensure an evenwear rate across the tyre set. For vehiclesfitted with radial ply tyres, rotation should beconfined to front to rear tyre alternation. It isnot recommended that radial ply tyres berotated from side to side. SI060A1-E
TYRE BALANCING Incorrect tyre balance will cause steering
vibration and uneven tyre wear. The vehicletyres are balanced during production but mayneed further balancing throughout the life ofthe tyres.
It is recommended that the tyres be balanced
on the car for best results and that the tyres arebalanced whenever they have been removedfrom the wheel for repair.
SI030A2-E
SNOW TYRES If it is desired to fit snow tyres to the vehicle,
it must be ascertained that the original sizeand load carrying capacity are met by thereplacement tyres. When using snow tyres,the vehicle should not be driven at speeds inexcess of 60 MPH.
SI040A1-E
TYRE CHAINS
Tyre chains, if necessary, should be installed
on the front wheels. Be sure that the chains arethe proper size and that they are installed inaccordance with the manufacturer's instruc-tions.
To minimize tyre and chain wear, do not contin-
ue to use tyre chains when they are no longerneeded.
CAUTION:When driving on roads covered with snow
or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30 km/h). Tyre pressures should be increased by 3 psi
when the vehicle is driven fully laden or underconditions of sustained high speed motoring.
HA1409Spare tyre

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS 9-1
Litre
55 Imp.gal
12
SJ000A1-F
9. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel tank capacity
Type Wheel free playRack strokeOil pump type
J010A01FC-EAT MEASUREMENT
in. (mm)
Item BatteryGeneratorDiesel
CMF 68 AH 90A (12V)
Gasoline MF45AH
90A (13.5V)
9
J040A01FC-EAT ELECTRICAL
SJ030A1-FFUEL SYSTEM
J020A01FC-EAT POWER STEERING
US.gal14.5
Rack and pinion 0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)5.7±0.04 in. (146±1mm)Vane type J030A01FC-DAT
TYRE
185/65 R14 195/55 R15205/55 R15 (1.8 DOHC only)
StandardOption
Type Front brake typeRear brake typeParking brake Dual hydraulic with brake boosterVentilated discDrum Cable
J050A01FC-GAT BRAKE
Front Rear
Overall lengthOverall widthOverall height (unladen) Wheel base Wheel tread
158.4 (4,025)
68.5 (1,740)64.3 (1,635)
*66.3 (1,685)
102.3 (2,600) 58.5 (1,485)58.5 (1,485)
*If installed roof rack
Standard Option
J030B01FC-DAT SPARE TYRE
Temporary Full size