2005 Hyundai Matrix towing

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-5
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I I I
R R R A, B,C, D, E, F, G, H, I, KA, B, C, D, F, H, I, J C, E B, HD, E, F, GC, D, G, H C, D, G, H C, D, E, FA, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C,E
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the
appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatly driving short distance of less than 5miles(8km) in normal tempera ture or less than 10miles(16km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Petrol engine
Diesel engine
AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS TIMING BELT BRAKE PADSREAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDPOLLEN FILTER(IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT) EVERY 4,500MILES OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 37,000MILES OR 48 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 60,000MILES EVERY 27,000MILESMORE FREQUENTLY
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F(32°C) G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roadH - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH(170 Km/h)K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

INDEX
10-2
E EFFECTIVE BRAKING
...................................................................... 2-9
ELECTRIC COOLING FANS ........................................................... 6-22
EMERGENCY TOWING ................... ...............................................3-10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ...................................................... 7-1
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...................................................... 6-1 ~ 6-3
ENGINE COOLANT CHECKING AND REPLACING ....................... 6-9
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER REPLACEMENT ................................... 6-6
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION .......................................................... 6-6
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT ...................................................... 6-5
ENGINE OIL ....................................................................................... 6-4
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRR OR ................................................. 1-47
FFOLDING REAR SEATBACK AND SEAT CUSHION .......1-11 ~ 1-12
FOLD-UP TRAY ............................................................................... 1-50
FRONT ASHTRAY ........................................................................... 1-42
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH ........................................................ 1-41
FUEL ECONOMY .............................................................................. 2-4
FUEL GAUGE .................................................................................. 1-35
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................... 1-1
FUSE PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 6-28
FUSIBLE LINKS ............................................................................... 6-20G GLOVE BOX
.................................................................................... 1-47
H HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM ........................................................ 1-40
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTEMENT ..........................................6-25
HEADLIGHT BULB ......................................................................... 6-24
HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM ..................................1-44
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 1-9, 1-11
HEATED REAR WINDOW .............................................................. 1-41
HEATING CONTROL ....................................................................... 1-58
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT .......... 1-14
HORN ............................................................................................... 1-54
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IF THE ENGINE CANNOT BE CRANKED ...................................... 3-1
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START ................................................ 3-1
IF THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE ................................................... 3-4
IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED ........................................... 3-8
IMMOBILISER SYSTEM ......................................................... 1-2 ~ 1-3
INDIVIDUAL CIRCUIT FUSES ........................................................ 6-21
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATORS .............................. 1-30
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .................................................1-29
INTERIOR LIGHT ............................................................................ 1-46
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR .................................................. 1-49

INDEX
10-4
S SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
.......................................................... 5-2
SEAT ADJUSTMENT .. .......................................................... 1-8 ~ 1-12
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 1-13
SEAT BELTS ....................................................................... 1-14 ~ 1-17
SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .....................................1-10
SEAT WARMER .............................................................................. 1-12
SERVICE HISTORY .......................................................................... 5-1
SIDE VENTILATOR ......................................................................... 1-55
SMOOTH CORNERING ............. .....................................................2-12
SNOW TYRES ................................................................................... 8-1
SPARE WHEEL ................................................................................. 3-3
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT ...............................................6-11
SPECTACLE CASE ......................................................................... 1-46
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIRBAG) SYSTEM ......... 1-24 ~ 1-28
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................. 2-3
STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY ....................................................6-19
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER ...................................................1-54
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM ................................................ 1-61 ~ 1-63
SUN-VISOR ...................................................................................... 1-54
SUNROOF ........................................................................................ 1-44TTAIL GATE
....................................................................................... 1-52
TOWING ATTACHMENTS .............................................................. 2-13
TRAILER AND CARAVAN TOWING ..............................................2-13
TRIP COMPUTER ........................................................................... 1-37
TYPE PRESSURES .......................................................................... 8-1
TYRE BALANCING ............................................................................ 8-2
TYRE CHAINS ................................................................................... 8-2
TYRE REPLACEMENT ..................................................................... 8-3
TYRE ROTATION .............................................................................. 8-2
U UNDER TRAY .................................................................................. 1-10
VVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ............................................. 8-1
VEHICLE TOWING OR RECOVERY ............................................... 3-8
WWHEEL REPLACEMENT .................................................................. 8-3
WINDSHIELD WASHER OPERATION ...........................................1-39
WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR REPLENISHMENT ...................................................................... 6-13
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ................................................... 6-13
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH .....................................1-39
WINTER MOTORING ...................................................................... 2-12

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B260H03A-AAT
Parking Brake/Low Brake
Fluid Level Warning Light other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safelocation off the roadway. The brake warning light indicates that the brake fluid level in the brake mas-ter cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added. Afteradding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should be immediately and carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer forinspection. If further trouble is experi- enced, the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by aprofessional towing service or some other safe method. Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems shouldfail. With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are re-quired to stop the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a distance with only half of the brake system working. If thebrakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the car as soon as itis safe to do so.
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death. Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when the parking brake is applied and the igni-tion switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started, the light should go out when the park-ing brake is released. If the parking brake is not applied, the warning light should come on when theignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when the engine starts. If the light comes on at any
B260J01S-GAT Charging System
Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition isturned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-tion in the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, stop, turn off the engine and checkunder the hood. First, make certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.And then, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen, broken, or mission while the vehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunction, engine couldoverheat because this belt also drives the water pump.
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Before Starting the Engine ........................................... 2-3
Key Positions ................................................................ 2-4Starting......................................................................... 2-5
Operating the Manual Transaxle ................................. 2-7
Automatic Transaxle .................................................... 2-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................................. 2-13
Brake Traction Control System (BTCS) ..................... 2-14
Driving for Economy ................................................... 2-16
Smooth Cornering ...................................................... 2-18
Winter Driving ............................................................. 2-18
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ........................................... 2-21
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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C190A02A-GAT If you are considering towing with your car, you should first check with your Province Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.Since laws vary from province to prov- ince, the requirements for towing trail- ers, cars, other types of vehicles, orapparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.
CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to prop- erly break in. Failure to heed thiscaution may result in serious en- gine or transaxle damage.
! C190B01S-AAT Trailer Hitches Select the proper hitch and ball combi- nation, making sure that it's location iscompatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. Use a quality non-equalizing hitch whichdistributes the tongue load uniformly throughout the chassis. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT USE A HITCHDESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN- STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THEBUMPER. C190C03S-GAT Trailer Brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to fed-eral and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed and operating cor- rectly. NOTE: If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will require more frequent main- tenance due to the additional load.See "Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-7.
CAUTION:
o Never connect a trailer brake sys- tem directly to the vehicle brakesystem.
o When towing a trailer on steep grades (in excess of 12%) pay close attention to the engine cool-ant temperature gauge to ensure the engine does not overheat. If the needle of the coolant tem-perature gauge moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as it is safe todo so, and allow the engine to idle until it cools down. You may proceed once the engine hascooled sufficiently.
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C190E02L
Gross Axle Weight
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8- 2). The total gross vehicle weightis the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengers and their luggage, cargo, hitch,trailer tongue load and other op- tional equipment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (seepage 8-2). It is possible that your towing package does not exceed the GVWR but exceeds theGAWR. Improper trailer loading
C190D01A-GAT Safety Chains Should the hitch connection between your car and the trailer or vehicle youare towing fail, the trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously across other lanes of traffic and ultimately collidewith another vehicle. To eliminate this potentially dangerous situation, safety chains, attached between your car andthe trailer or towed vehicle, are re- quired in most provinces. C190E01FC-GAT Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load Total trailer weight C190E01L
Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be verified bychecking the total weight of the loaded trailer and then checking the load on the tongue. NOTE:
1. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailerload should be in the front half on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear.

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Coupling point C190E01FC MANUAL
TRANSAXLE AUTO
TRANSAXLE Trailer
1,300
(2,865) 1,100
(2,424)
550 (1,212) Tongue
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(115)
Maximum Towable Weight
With BrakeType
1.5 Diesel 1.6/1.8 L 1.6/1.8 L
Without Brake Type
and/or too much luggage in the trunk can overload the rear axle.Redistribute the load and check the axle weight again.
4. The maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling de-vice ; 52kg CAUTION:
The following specifications are recommended when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer weigh can- not safely exceed the values in thefollowing chart.
5. The maximum permissible over- hang of the coupling point : 760mm
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car andtrailer can serious affect its steer-ing and braking performance caus- ing a crash in which could cause serious injury or death. C190F02A-GAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and
safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer run- ning lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (Less than 100 km/h).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per-formance, do not use fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive (au- tomatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pres- sure of all tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire pressure can seriously affect the handling. Alsocheck the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind andbuffeting. When being passed by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If there istoo much wind buffeting, slow down to get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.