2004 Hyundai Matrix hazard

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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o Because the sensor that activates the
SRS airbag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS airbag warn-ing light on the instrument panel willblink for approximately 6 seconds afterthe ignition key has been turned to the"ON" position, and then it should turnoff.
o If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work- ing properly, this warning light will illu-minate even if there is no malfunction ofthe SRS airbag system . If the SRS airbagwarning light does not illuminate whenthe ignition key is turned to "ON", or if itremains illuminated after blinking forapproximately 6 seconds, or if it illumi-nates while the vehicle is being driven,please have an authorized Hyundai deal-er inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt orSRS airbag system as soon as possible. WARNING:
o Pre-tensioners are designed to operate
only one time. After activation, pre-tensioner seat belts must be replaced.All seat belts, of any type, should alwaysbe replaced after they have been wornduring a collision.
o The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly mechanisms become hot during activa-tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seatbelt assemblies for several minutes afterthey have been activated.
o Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. Thismust be done by an authorized Hyundaidealer.
o Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies.
o Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt system in anymanner.
o Improper handling of the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies, and failure to heedthe warnings to not strike, modify, in-spect, replace, service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies may leadto improper operation or inadvertent ac-tivation and serious injury.
o Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
NOTE:
o Both the driver's and front passenger'spre-tensioner seat belts will be activatedin certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activatedwith the airbags. The pre-tensioners willbe activated under these conditions evenif the seat belts are not being worn at thetime of the collision.
o When the pre-tensioner seat belts are activated, a loud noise may be heard andfine dust, which may appear to be smoke,may be visible in the passenger compart-ment. These are normal operating condi-tions and are not hazardous.
o Although it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should notbe breathed for prolonged periods. Washyour hands and face thoroughly after anaccident in which the pre-tensioner seatbelts were activated.

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parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them withwater immediately. WARNING:
o When the SRS is activated, there may be
a loud noise and fine dust will be re-leased throughout the vehicle. These con-ditions are normal and are not hazard-ous. However, the fine dust generatedduring airbag deployment may causeskin irritation. Wash your hands and facethoroughly with lukewarm water and amild soap after an accident in which theairbags were deployed.
o The SRS can function only when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. If theSRS SRI does not come on, or continu-ously remains on, after flashing for about6 seconds when the ignition key is turnedto the "ON" position, or after the engineis started, comes on while driving, theSRS is not working properly. If this oc-curs, have your vehicle immediately in-spected by your Hyundai dealer.
o Before you replace a fuse or disconnect a battery terminal, turn the ignition key tothe "LOCK" position or remove the igni-tion key. Never remove or replace the airbag related fuse(s) when the ignition keyis in the "ON" position. Failure to heedthis warning will cause the SRS SRI toilluminate.
Passenger's Airbag
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After complete inflation, the airbag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintainforward visibility. CAUTION: When installing a container of liquid airfreshener inside a vehicle, do not place itnear the instrument cluster nor on the in-strument panel pad surface. If there is anyleakage from the air freshener onto theseareas (instrument cluster, instrument panelpad or air ventilator), it may damage these
CAUTION:Do not install or place any accessories (drinkholder, cassette holder, sticker, etc) on thefront passenger's panel above the glovebox in a vehicle with passenger's air bag.Such objects may become dangerous pro-jectiles and cause injury if the passenger'sair bag inflates.
Passenger's Airbag
The airbag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the frontpassenger's panel above the glove box. Whenthe SRSCM detects a considerable impact tothe front of the vehicle, it will automaticallydeploy the airbags.
Upon deployment, tear seams molded directlyinto the pad covers will separate under pres-sure from the expansion of the airbags. Furtheropening of the covers then allows full inflationof the airbags. A fully inflated airbag in combination with a properly worn seat belt slows the driver's or thepassenger's forward motion, thus reducing therisk of head or chest injury.
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o For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use
only a soft, dry cloth or one which has been moistened with plain water. Sol-vents or cleaners could adversely affectthe airbag covers and proper deploy-ment of the system.
o No objects should be placed over or near the airbag modules on the steering wheel,instrument panel, and the frontpassenger's panel above the glove box,because any such object could causeharm if the vehicle is in a crash severeenough to cause the airbags to inflate.
o If the airbags inflate, they must be re- placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components of the SRSsystem. Doing so could result in injury,due to accidental firing of the airbags orby rendering the SRS inoperative.
o If components of the airbag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must bescrapped, certain safety precautionsmust be observed. Your Hyundai dealerknows these precautions and can giveyou the necessary information. Failureto follow these precautions and proce-dures could increase the risk of personalinjury. o If you sell your vehicle, make certain that
this manual is transferred to the newowner.
o If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on flooring, youshouldn't try to start engine; have the cartowed to authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Do not replace the bumper or the bumper guard with the one other than the Hyundaigenuine parts. Otherwise, it can adverselyaffect SRS performance and lead to un-expected injury.
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WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger seat position.
A child restraint system must never beplaced in the front seat. The infant orchild could be severely injured by anairbag deployment in case of an acci-dent.
o Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protectedby an airbag in front of it!
o Modification to SRS components or wir- ing, including the addition of any kind ofbadges to the pad covers or modifica-tions to the body structure, can adverselyaffect SRS performance and lead to pos-sible injury.

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B250A01FC-GAT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
2. Headlight Leveling Switch (If installed)
3. Rear Fog Light Switch (If installed)
4. Multi-Function Light Switch
5. Indicator and Warning Light
6. Horn and Driver's Airbag (If installed)
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
8. Instrument Cluster
9. Hazard Warning Light
10. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel
(If installed)
11. Audio System (If installed)
12. Accessory Tray
13. Passenger's Airbag (If installed)
14. Passenger's Side Drink Holder
15. Hood Release Lever
16. Multi Box
17. Ashtray
18. Cigarette Lighter
19. Shift Lever (If installed)
20. Drink Holder
21. Parking Brake Lever
22. Glove Box
23. Center Console (If installed)
CAUTION:When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near theinstrument cluster nor on the instrument panel pad surface.If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (instrument cluster, instrumentpanel pad or air ventilator), it may damage these parts.If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with waterimmediately. B250A01FC
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B350C01FC-GAT Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation (If Installed)
B350C01O To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With theswitch in this position, the interval betweenwipes can be varied from approximately 1 to 18seconds by turning the interval adjuster barrel.
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B350A01O-AAT Tail Gate Wiper And Washer Switch
1. :The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the rear window and the wiper operates while the rear window wiper barrel isplaced in this position.
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3.INT : To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the rear window wiper barrel in the"INT" position.
4.ON : When the point indicates "ON", the rear window wiper operates continuously.
B370A01A-AAT HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
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The hazard warning system should be used whenever you find it necessary to stop the carin a hazardous location. When you must makesuch an emergency stop, always pull off theroad as far as possible.The hazard warning lights are turned on bypushing in the hazard switch. This causes allturn signal lights to blink. The hazard warninglights will operate even though the key is not inthe ignition.To turn the hazard warning lights off, push theswitch a second time.B350B02O
Mist Wiper Operation If a single wipe is desired in mist, push the windshield wiper and washer control lever up-wards.

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There are three control buttons for the digital clock. Their functions are: HOUR - Push "H" to advance the hour indicat-
ed. MIN - Push "M" to advance the minute indicat-
ed.RESET - Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the correct time.When this is done: Pressing "R" between 10 : 30 and 11 : 29 changes the readout to 11 : 00.Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 12 : 29changes the readout to 12 : 00. B430A01FC-GAT FRONT ASHTRAY
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The front ashtray may be opened by pulling it up by its top edge. To remove the ashtray to emptyor clean it, pull the cover up all the way out. Theashtray light will only illuminate when the exter-nal lights are on.
B420A02A-AAT CIGARETTE LIGHTER For the cigarette lighter to work, the key must be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the wayinto its socket. When the element has heated,
B420A01FC the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Thiscan damage the heating element and create afire hazard.If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or itsapproved equivalent. CAUTION: Do not use electric accessories or equip-ment other than the Hyundai genuine partsin the socket.
B450A01FC-GAT DRINK HOLDER (If Installed)
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The drink holder is used for holding cups or cans.To use the passenger's drink holder, push thedrink holder and pull it entirely. WARNING: Do not place objects other than cups orcans in the drink holder. Such objects canbe thrown out in the event of a sudden stopor an accident, possibly injuring the pas-sengers in the vehicle.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 1
2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. o Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation. o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the exhau st
system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer. o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out. o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car. If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area with
the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior. If you must drive with the tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:1. Close all windows. 2. Open side vents. 3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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C070B01A-AAT Using the Clutch The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. The clutch pedal should always be used after fully returning to the original position. Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially en- gage 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 rapidly and repeatedly. C070E03A-GAT RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
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20 km/h (15 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 55 km/h (35 mph)75 km/h (45 mph)
The shift points as shown above are recom- mended for optimum fuel economy and perfor- mance. C070D02A-AAT Good Driving Practices
o Never take the car out of gear and coast down
a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them
to overheat and malfunction. Instead, when you are driving down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear. When you do this, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving the engine, which can cause damage.
o Slow down when you encounter cross winds.
This gives you much better control of your car.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into reverse. The transaxle can be damaged if you do not. To shift into reverse, depress the clutch, move the shift lever to neutral, wait three seconds, then shift to the reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful when braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING:
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at high-way speeds. C090A01A-GAT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle has four forward speeds and one reverse speed. It has a conventional shift pattern as shown in the illustration. At night, with the first position of the multi-function switch, the appropriate symbol on the shift pattern indicator will be illuminated ac- cording to the range selected.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or more
wheels drop off the roadway and the driv- er oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road- way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a per- son wearing a seatbelt.