2003 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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B550A01S-GAT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT (If Installed)
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In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, the high mounted rearstop light in the center of the rear window orinserted in the rear spoiler also lights when thebrakes are applied.
Always engage the parking brake before leav-ing the car. This also turns on the parking brakeindicator light when the key is in the "ON" or"START" position. Before driving away, be surethat the parking brake is fully released and theindicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the lever and press the thumb button. Then, while holding the button in, lower the brakelever.
B530A01A-AAT PARKING BRAKE
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B810A01FC-GAT FOLD-UP TRAY
For your convenience, it may be used as a table holding a book, cup or can. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofan accident or a sudden stop, the fold-uptray should be place its original positionwhile the vehicle is moving.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the support rod has beenreleased prior to closing the hood. WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before drivingaway. If it is not latched, the hood couldfly open while the vehicle is being driven,causing a total loss of visibility, whichmight result in an accident.
o The support rod must be inserted com- pletely into the hole provided in the hoodwhenever you inspect the engine com-partment. This will prevent the hood fromfalling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position, as vision is ob-structed and the hood could fall or bedamaged.
B570A01FC-GAT HOOD RELEASE
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1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Push the safety catch lever sidewards and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod. Before closing the hood, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower thehood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above theclosed position and let it drop. Make sure thatit locks into place.
B820A01FC-GAT ACCESSORY TRAY
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B500D07O-GAT POWER OUTLET (If Installed)
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These supply 12V electric power to operate electric accessories or equipment only whenthe key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position. CAUTION: Do not use electric accessories or equip-ment other than the Hyundai genuine partsin the socket.
The accessory tray may be opened by pushingthe knob sidewards and releasing slowly it.It is used for storing small commodities.

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HFC2016
WARNING: Fuel vapors are dangerous. Before refuel-ing, always stop the engine and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler area. Ifyou need to replace the filler cap, use agenuine Hyundai replacement part.If you open the fuel filler cap during highambient temperatures, a slight "pressuresound" may be heard. This is normal andnot a cause for concern.Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
it slowly.
B560A01HP-AAT REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid openerlocated on the front floor area on the left side ofthe car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because icehas formed around it, tap lightly or push onthe lid to break the ice and release the lid. Donot pry on the lid. If necessary, spray aroundthe lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do notuse radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicleto a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
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B540A01FC-GAT TAIL GATE
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WARNING: The tail gate should always be kept com-pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaustgases may enter the car resulting in seriousillness or death to the occupants. See addi-tional warnings concerning exhaust gaseson page 2-1.
o The tail gate can be locked or unlocked with a key.
o The tail gate is opened by pulling the outside handle up, raising the tail gate manually.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on it until it is closed. To be sure the tail gate is fully closed, always try to pull it upagain without using the outside handle. LOCK
UNLOCK

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B650A01FC-GAT CARGO AREA COVER (If Installed)
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Nothing should be carried on top of the luggage cover. Loose materials could result in injury tovehicle occupants during sudden braking.
B800A02FC-GAT CD Auto Changer (If Installed)A CD Auto Changer is located under the front passenger seat. This system can store up to 8CDs.You may select music without changing discs.First, open the CD Auto Changer door andinsert 8 CDs by taking out the magazine. Then,push the magazine into the CD Auto Changer.The CD may be operated with the passengercompartment audio system controls. WARNING: Never attempt to change CDs the alreadyinserted in the CD changer magazine whilethe vehicle is moving. This could result inloss of control or an accident that maycause death, serious insury, or propertydamage.
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B540D02FC-GAT Luggage Net (If Installed) Some objects can be kept in the net in the luggage compartment. Use the luggage net on the floor or at the back of the luggage compartment to prevent objectsfrom sliding. WARNING: Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. AL-WAYS keep face and body out of recoilpath. DO NOT use when strap has visiblesigns of wear or damage.
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B560B01O-GAT AUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH (GASOLINE ENGINE)
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The auto fuel cut switch is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment.In the event of a collision or sudden impact, theauto fuel cut device cuts off the fuel supply. Ifthis device is activated, it must be reset bypressing in on the top of the switch before theengine can be restarted. WARNING: Before resetting the auto fuel cut switch, thefuel line should be checked for fuel leaks.
34 kg (75 lb)
(Except European Community) 70 kg (154 lb)
(European Community Only) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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B630A01FC-GAT ROOF RACK (If Installed) If your Hyundai has a roof rack, you can load things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails andfixing components to adapt the roof rack onyour vehicle may be obtained from an autho-rized Hyundai dealer. CAUTION:
o The following specifications are recom-
mended when loading cargo or luggage.
ROOF RACK
o Loading cargo or luggage above 34 kg (75 lb) (Except European Community)/
70 kg (154 lb) (European Community Only)on the roof rack may damage your vehi-cle.When you carry large objects, never letthem hang over the rear or the sides ofyour vehicle.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check frequently to makesure the luggage carrier and cargo arestill securely fastened.
o Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
o To use the roof rails as a roof rack, you must fit the roof rails with two or morecrossrails or equivalent before carryingcargo or lugguage on the roof.
o When crossrail is adapted, you can load things on the roof rack.
o Loading cargo or luggage over specifi- cation on the roof rack may damagestability of your vehicle.

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B610B01A-GAT HORN (Without Airbag) B610B01FC
Press the center hub of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheelwhile driving as this may result in loss ofcontrol of the vehicle which may causeserious injury or death.
B600A01A-AAT STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER (If Installed)To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
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B610A01E-GAT HORN (With Airbag) (If Installed)
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Press the center hub of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
B580A01L-GAT SUN VISOR (If Installed)
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Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give the driver and front passenger either fron-tal or sideward shade. The sun visors are fittedon both sides on all models. To reduce glare orto shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sunvisor down to block the annoyance. A vanitymirror is provided on the back of the sun visorfor the driver and front passenger. NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)label containing useful information can befound on the back of each sun visor. WARNING: Do not place the sun visor in such a mannerthat it obscures visibility of the roadway,traffic or other objects.
Vanity mirror

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B710A01Y-GAT Heating and Cooling Control (If Installed)
1. Side Ventilator
2. Center Ventilator
3. Windshield Defrost Ventilator
B710B01A-AAT Center Ventilator The center ventilators are located in the middle of the dashboard.To change the direction of the air flow, turn thecontrol knob on the middle of the ventilator asdesired. B710C01Y-AAT Side Ventilator The side vent knobs control the amount of outside air entering the vehicle through the sidevents. These vents can also be closed, so no airenters through the side vents. To change thedirection of the air flow, turn the control knobsas desired.
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1
2
3 B710A01S-AAT VENTILATIONTo operate the ventilation system:
o Set the air intake control to "Fresh" mode
(
).
o To direct all intake air to the dashboard vents, set the air flow control to "Face".
o Adjust the fan speed control to the desired speed.
o Set the temperature control between "Cool" and "Warm".
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B670A01FC-GAT HEATING AND VENTILATION
ROTARY TYPE (If Installed)
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This model has four controls for the heating and cooling system. They are:
1. Temperature control
2. Fan speed control
3. Air flow control
4. Air intake control B670C02FC-GAT Air Intake Control
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This is used to select fresh outside air or recirculating inside air.To change the air intake control mode, (Freshmode, Recirculation mode) push the controlbutton. FRESH MODE (
) : The indicator light on the
button goes off when the air intake control is in fresh mode. RECIRCULATION MODE (
): The indicator
light on the button is illuminated when the air intake control is in recirculation mode. With the "Fresh" mode selected, air enters the vehicle from the outside and is heated or cooledaccording to the function selected. With the "Recirculation" mode selected, air
from within the passenger compartment will bedrawn through the heating system and heatedor cooled according to the function selected.
B670B01A-AAT Fan Speed Control (Blower Control)
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This is used to turn the blower fan on or off and to select the fan speed.This blower fan speed, and therefore the vol-ume of air delivered from the system, may becontrolled manually by setting the blower con-trol between the "1" and "4" positions.