2004 Hyundai Matrix winter tyres

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o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lug-
ging is driving too slowly in too high a gear resulting in the engine bucking. If this happens to you, shift to a lower gear.Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by the engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.
SC150A1-F DRIVING FOR ECONOMYYou can save fuel and get more miles from your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full- throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruis- ing speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to adjust your speed to that of the other traffic so you don't have to change speeds unnecessarily.Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Al- ways maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Drivingat a moderate speed, especially on the highway, is one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. In addition, driving with your foot resting on the brake pedal may cause the brakes to overheat, which reduces their effective- ness and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
o Take care of your tyres. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrectinfla-tion, either too much or too little, re- sults in unnecessary tyre wear. Check the tyre pres-sures at least once a month. o Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-
rectly. Improper alignment can result from hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregu- lar surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tyre wear and may also result in other problems as well as greater fuel consump- tion.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced maintenancecosts, maintain your car in accordance with the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If you drive your car in severe condi- tions, more frequent maintenance is re- quired (see Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum ser- vice, your car should be kept clean and free of corrosive materials. It is especially important that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate on the underside of the car. This extra weight can result in increased fuel consumption and also con- tribute to corrosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
weight in your car. Weight is an enemy ofgood fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces- sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),turn off your engine and restart only when you're ready to go.
o Remember, your car does not require extended warm-up. As soon as the engineis running smoothly, you can drive away. In very cold weather, however, give your engine a slightly longer warm-up period. SC160A1-F SMOOTH CORNERINGAvoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, cor- ners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tyre wear will be held to a minimum. SC170A1-E WINTER MOTORINGThe onset of winter conditions subject motor vehicles to greater operating demands. There- fore, the following suggestions will assist in maintaining peak performance and reliability during these periods:
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INDEX
10-4 S SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
.......................................................... 5-2
SEAT ADJUSTMENT ... ......................................................... 1-8 ~ 1-12
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 1-13
SEAT BELTS ....................................................................... 1-14 ~ 1-16
SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ..................................... 1-10
SEAT WARMER .............................................................................. 1-12
SERVICE HIS TORY .......................................................................... 5-1
SIDE VENTILATOR ......................................................................... 1-53
SMOOTH CORNERING .......... ........................................................ 2-11
SNOW TYRES ................................................................................... 8-1
SPARE WHEEL ................................................................................. 3-3
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT ................................................. 6-9
SPECTACLE CASE ......................................................................... 1-44
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIRBAG) SYSTEM ......... 1-22 ~ 1-26
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................. 2-3
STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY .................................................... 6-16
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER ................................................... 1-52
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM ................................................ 1-60 ~ 1-61
SUN-VISOR ...................................................................................... 1-52
SUNROOF ............................................................................ 1-42 ~ 1-43TTAIL GATE
....................................................................................... 1-50
TOWING ATTACHMENTS .................................................. 2-13 ~ 2-15
TRAILER AND CARAVAN TOWING .............................................. 2-13
TRIP COMPUTER ........................................................................... 1-35
TYPE PRESSURES .......................................................................... 8-1
TYRE BALANCING ............................................................................ 8-2
TYRE CHAI NS ................................................................................... 8-2
TYRE REPLACEMENT ..................................................................... 8-3
TYRE ROTATION .............................................................................. 8-2
UUNDER TRAY .................................................................................. 1-10
VVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ............................................. 8-1
VEHICLE TOWING OR RECOVERY ............................................... 3-8
WWHEEL REPLACEMENT .................................................................. 8-3
WINDSHIELD WASHER OPERATION........................................... 1-37
WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR REPLENISHMENT ........................................................... 6-11 ~ 6-12
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ........................................ 6-10 ~ 6-11
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH ..................................... 1-37
WINTER MOTORING ...................................................................... 2-11
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