2005 Hyundai Matrix steering

Engine Compartment ................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter ......................................... 6-9
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...........6-12
Spark Plugs ................................................................ 6-15
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ................................ 6-17
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ....................... 6-19
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) ................ 6-20
Checking the Brakes ................................................. 6-22
Checking the Clutch Fluid ......................................... 6-24
Air Conditioning Care ................................................ 6-25
Changing the Air Conditioner Filter
(In Front of Blower Unit) .......................................... 6-26
Checking Drive Belts ................................................. 6-28
Checking and Replacing Fuses ................................ 6-29
Checking The Battery ................................................ 6-31
Checking The Eclectric Cooling Fans ....................... 6-32
Power Steering Fluid Level ....................................... 6-32
Headlight Aiming Adjustment .................................... 6-35
Replacing headlight Bulbs ......................................... 6-36
Bulb Wattage ............................................................. 6-38
Fuse Panel Description ............................................. 6-39
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluid
reservoir
4. Auto fuel cut switch 5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine cover
9. Engine coolant reservoir10.Radiator cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If installed)
12.Battery
13.Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap HFC5001
G010B01FC-GAT Gasoline Engine (1.6 DOHC)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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G010C01FC-GAT
Gasoline Engine(1.8 DOHC)
HFC003
1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir
4. Auto fuel cut switch 5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine cover
9. Engine coolant reservoir10.Radiator cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If installed)
12.Battery
13.Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluidreservoir
4. Fuel filter 5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10.Battery
11.Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap G010E02FC
G010E02FC-GAT
Diesel Engine (1.5 CRDi)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and otherheavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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5GENERAL CHECKS
G020A01A-AAT
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition o Defroster, heating system opera-
tion (and air conditioning, if in- stalled)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ-
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "PARK" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked
monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut
torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare tire)
G020C01A-AAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation

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27CHECKING THE FREEPLAY
G160A01A-GAT
Clutch pedal
G160A01E
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly onthe clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedalfreeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by yourHyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.
G150A01A-GAT
Steering wheel
G150A01FC
To check the steering wheel freeplay,
stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sen-sitive to changes in resistance that mark the limits of the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than specified, haveit inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if neces- sary. 30 mm (1.18 in.)
3. Replace the air conditioner filter with a new one.
4. Installation is the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the air condi- tioner filter in the direction of thearrow sign. Otherwise, it may cause noise or deterioration.
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29CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
G200A01A-AAT
Replacing a Fusible Link
A fusible link will melt if the electrical
circuits from the battery are ever over- loaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could be caused by a short in the systemdrawing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause, repair the sys-tem and replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a fuse box for easy inspection. Good
Bad
G200B01E-AAT Replacing Accessory Fuses
HFC4010
CAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, never use anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amper- age rating. Never use a piece ofwire or a higher-rated fusible link. This could result in serious dam- age and create a fire hazard.
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G200A01FC
G190B01A
Power steeringpump
A/C comp.
Auto tentioner fully
Alternator
G190B01TB-GAT
Diesel Engine
At the scheduled maintenance inspec-
tion, belts should be examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evi- dence of deterioration and replaced if necessary.
Belt routing should also be checked
to be sure there is no interferencebetween the belts and other parts ofthe engine.
The fuse box for the lights and otherelectrical accessories will be found inthe backside of the multi box located on the instrument panel to the left side of the driver.

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To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF",then check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markingson the fluid reservoir. NOTE: Grinding noise from the power steering pump may be heard im- mediately after the engine is startedin extremely cold conditions (be- low - 20°C). If the noise stops dur- ing warm up, there is no abnormalfunction in the system. It is due to a power steering fluid characteris- tic in extremely cold conditions. Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid NOTE: Do not start the engine when the power steering oil reservoir is empty.
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CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even whenthe engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan,so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant temperature decreases thefan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on automatically if the engine coolant temperature is high. G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. G230A03A-GAT
HFC5004
G230A02FC
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly.