The information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, the right to amend specifications without notice or obligation to incorporate such amendments into vehicles already produced is reserved. This manual applies to all markets and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result,
some of the equipment operating descriptions referred to may not apply to the particular vehicle with which this manual is supp lied.
Please refer to the nearest franchised Hyundai authorised repairer for information regarding current standard and optional equi pment
levels. SA010A1-E OWNER'S MANUAL Operation MaintenanceSpecifications
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SA020A1-EResponsibilty For Maintenance
It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner/driver to ensure that all routine mainte- nance services are undertaken in line with the recommendations specified inSection 5 of this manual. In addition, in order to ensure continued validity of the new vehicle warranty and safe operation of the vehicle, non scheduled maintenance/ running repairs should be undertaken at the earliest available opportunity.Under severe operating conditions, more frequent maintenance is required. Details of the maintenance schedule for such conditions are also given in section 5.It is recommended that all maintenance operations and repairs are entrusted to a franchised Hyundai authorised repairer to ensure that the latest repair methods, specialised tooling and genuine Hyundai parts are used to ensure the continuedreliability and safety of the vehicle.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTHowever, care must be exercised when re- fuelling the vehicle tank from jerry cans or bymeans of a funnel that the fuel being used isunleaded. The use of leaded fuel in this vehicle will result in irreversible pollution of the catalyst ele-ment. Such pollution will prevent correct op-eration of the catalyst and give rise to in-creased operating temperatures leading tothe catalyst element melting and restrictingthe exhaust flow along with an increase inexhaust emission levels. CAUTION: The vehicle warranty will not extend to damage arising from the use of incorrectfuels. DIESEL ENGINES Diesel fuel of 52 to 54 cetane is used in diesel engined Hyundai vehicle. If two types of dieselfuel are available, use summer or winter fuelproperly according to the following tempera-ture conditions.
o Above 23°F (-5°C) ... Summer type diesel fuel.
o Below 23°F (-5°C) ... Winter type diesel fuel. Watch the fuel level in the tank very carefully: If the engine stops through fuel failure, the circuits must be completely purged to permitrestarting.
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EQUIPMENT
B010A03O-EAT PETROL ENGINES THIS VEHICLE MUST ONLY BE OPER-ATED WITH UNLEADED FUEL.SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL RESULT FROMTHE USE OF LEADED FUEL.
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
Unleaded fuel with a Research Octane Num- ber (RON) of 91 or higher must be used in thisvehicle.To prevent accidental charging of the fueltank with leaded fuel, a small diameter fillerneck along with a restrictor flap are fitted toensure that only unleaded fuel pump nozzlesmay enter the filler neck. CAUTION: Do not let any petrol or water enter the tank. If this happens, the tank should becompletely drained and the fuel linesshould all be cleaned out. This will stopthe fuel pump from becoming contami-nated.
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"Alternative fuels" Fuels which contain methanol or ethanol must
not be used.
ZB010D1-E
Operation in Foreign Countries Drivers of vehicles which are to be operated
in foreign countries must satisfy themselves that:
o The vehicle meets all local regulations with respect to insurance, specifications etc..
o The correct types and grades of fuel are available for satisfactory operation of the vehicle.
ZB010F2-A
Fuels for Cleaner Air To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use fuels treated withdetergent additives, which help to preventdeposit formation in the engine. These fuelswill help the engines run cleaner and theEmission Control System performance.
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Key Numbers
The vehicle key number is recorded upon a
metal tag attached to the keys when the vehicle is first delivered to you. The key number should be recorded and kept
in a safe place in case the need to orderfurther keys arises. New keys are availablefrom any Hyundai authorised repairer byquoting the relevant key number.
In the interest of security, the metal tag
attached to the keys which bears the keynumber should be removed from the key ringafter you receive your new vehicle. In addi-tion, key numbers cannot be provided byHyundai for security reasons.
If you need additional keys or if you should
lose your keys, your Hyundai authorisedrepairer can make new keys. SB040B1-F Locking, unlocking front doors with key
o The door can be locked or unlocked with a
key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear.
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B040A02Y-AAT DOOR LOCKS WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be- fore you drive away (especially if there are children in the car), be sure that allthe doors are securely closed and lockedso that the doors cannot be inadvert-ently opened from the inside. This helpsensure that doors will not be openedaccidentally. Also, when combined withthe proper use of seat belts, locking thedoors helps keep occupants from beingejected from the car in case of an acci-dent.
o Before opening the door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
o In case of accident the door is unlocked automatically (If installed)
LOCK
UNLOCK
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ISOFIX Anchor
NOTE:At present, this seat is the only one com-
plying with that provision. In case that other manufacturers will furnish proof ofa respective certification, Hyundai is go-ing to evaluate this seat carefully and willgive a recommendation provided that seatcomplies to the law. Please ask yourHyundai authorised repairer in this re-spect.
On each side of the rear seat, between the
cushion and backrest, are located a pair ofISOFIX anchorage points together with a toptether mounting located in the luggage com-partment. During the installation, the seat hasto be engaged at the anchorage-points insuch a way whereby you can hear it click(check by pulling!) and has to be fixed with theTop Tether-belt to the top tether mountinglocated in the luggage compartment. Theinstalling and the use of a child-seat has to bedone according to the installation manual for the ISOFIX-seat, whilst using the ISOFIX-child-seat, the rear-bench not allowed to bemoved beyond the middle position to theforward direction. NOTE: An ISOFIX-child-seat can only be installed if the seat has a vehicle-specific approvalaccording to ECE-R44. Before using theISOFIX-child-seat, which was bought foranother car, ask your Hyundai authorisedrepairer whether this seat-type is approvedand recommended for your Hyundai. To secure the child restraint seat
2. Connect the tether strap hook to the child
restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the seat. Refer to "Securing a Child Re-straint System with the Tether AnchorageSystem" on page 1-20.
WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint seat at the centre of the rear seat using thevehicle's ISOFIX anchors. The ISOFIXanchors are only provided for the leftand right outboard rear seating posi-tions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX an-chors by attempting to attach a childrestraint seat in the middle of the rearseat to the ISOFIX anchors. In a crash,the child restraint seat ISOFIX attach-ments may not be strong enough tosecure the child restraint seat properlyin the centre of the rear seat and maybreak, causing serious injury or death.
o Do not mount more than one child restraint to a child restraint lower an-chorage point. Over-loading may causethe anchorage points or tether anchorto break, causing serious injury ordeath.
o Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compat- ible child restraint seat only to theappropriate locations shown in the il-lustration.
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1. To engage the child restraint seat to theISOFIX anchor, insert the child restraint seat latch into the ISOFIX anchor. Listenfor the audible "click" sound.
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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTcircuits becoming defective, approximately fifty per cent of the normal braking perfor-mance will be available. If failure of one of the circuits occurs, the required amount of pedal effort, pedal traveland stopping distance will be increased. Useof the gearbox is recommended to assist inbringing the vehicle to rest. The vehicle mustnot be driven once brake failure has occurreduntil the system has been repaired and isfunctioning normally. The braking system employs a vacuum servo in order that the pedal efforts are reduced.Power for the servo is derived from the engineand therefore, in the event of the enginestopping or the vehicle being towed, pedalefforts will be substantially increased.
SB210L2-E
PARKING BRAKE/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
WARNING: In the event of problems being suspected with the braking system, the advice of thenearest Hyundai authorised repairer mustbe sought before the vehicle is driven.Driving the vehicle with either an electri-cal or hydraulic braking system defectmay be dangerous, resulting in accidentor personal injury. Warning light operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light will be illuminated whenever the ignitionswitch is turned to the "ON" position irrespec-tive of whether or not the parking brake isapplied and must be extinguished when theengine starts and the parking brake released. If the warning light fails to extinguish or illumi- nates at any other time, the vehicle must bebrought to rest in a safe location and the levelof brake fluid in the reservoir checked. If thefluid level is incorrect, fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added. If,after correcting the brake fluid level, the warn-ing light continues to be illuminated, the ad-vice of the nearest Hyundai authorised re-pairer must be sought before the vehicle isdriven again.The Hyundai Matrix is equipped with a diag-onally split dual braking system which willensure that in the event of one of the brake
CAUTION: If the drive belt (generator belt) is loose, broken, or missing whilst the vehicle isdriving, there may be a serious malfunc-tion, engine could overheat because thisbelt also drives the water pump.
SB210M1-E CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
The charging system warning light should illuminate when the ignition switch is turned tothe "ON" position and should be extinguishedwhen the engine is started. If the light fails toilluminate when the ignition is turned "ON" orfails to extinguish after starting the engine, thenearest Hyundai authorised repairer shouldbe contacted. If the light illuminates whilst thevehicle is being driven, stop the vehicle assoon as it is safe to do so and check thecondition of the generator drive belt. If the beltis in place and the tension is satisfactory, theadvice of a Hyundai authorised repairer shouldbe sought.
B260B01FC-EAT TAIL GATE OPEN WARNING LIGHT
The tail gate warning light indicates when the tail gate is open or is not fully closed. Ensurethat the light has extinguished prior to drivingthe vehicle. SB2100I-E DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT
The door ajar warning light indicates that a door is not correctly closed. Ensure that thelight is extinguished prior to driving the vehicle.
SB210P1-E
LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
The low fuel warning light serves to warn the driver that the remaining fuel quantity is ap-proximately 9 litres and that the vehicle shouldbe refuelled. If the vehicle is driven for anextended period with the low fuel warning lightilluminated there exists a possibility that mis-firing due to fuel shortage may occur. Thissituation must be avoided to prevent damageto the catalyst occurring.
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The pollen filter is located in front of the blower unit behind the glove box. It operates to decrease pollutants entering the car and to filter the air. CAUTION:
o Replace the filter every 10,000 miles oronce a year. If the car is being driven in severe conditions such as dusty, roughroads, more frequent air filter inspec-tions and changes are required.
o When the air flow rate is suddenly de- creased, it must be checked at anHyundai authorised repairer.
Evaporator coreBlower fan
Heater core
B760A02FC-EAT POLLEN FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
Outside air
Filter
Inside air
Inside air
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Operation Tips
o If the interior of the car is hot when you first get in, open the windows for a few minutes to expel the hot air.
o When you are using the air conditioning system, keep all windows closed to keephot air out.
o When moving slowly, as in heavy traffic, shift to a lower gear. This increases enginespeed, which in turn increases the speedof the air conditioning compressor.
o On steep grades, turn the air conditioning off to avoid the possibility of the engineover-heating.
o During winter months or in periods when the air conditioning is not used regularly,run the air conditioning once every monthfor a few minutes. This will help circulatethe lubricants and keep your system inpeak operating condition.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
SB050B1-E STEERING WHEEL LOCKWhen the key is removed, the steering col- umn lock will be activated and will engage when the steering wheel is turned to the appropriate position. It is not necessary to turn the wheel until locked each time the key is removed since in the event of any unauthorised attempt at removal, the lock will become effective as soon as the steering wheel is turned. To unlock the steering, insert the key and turn to the "ACC" position. If the steering is locked, it may be necessary to rock the steering wheel slightly to facilitate turning the key. Under no circumstances should the key be forced since breakage of the key will occur. SC060A1-E STARTING THE GASOLINE ENGINE
1. Ensure that the transaxle is in neutral and
that the clutch pedal is held depressed (manual transaxle) or the transaxle selec- tor is at the "P" position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
2. Turn the ignition key to and hold at the "Start" position until the engine starts.When the engine has started, release the key.
NOTE:Do not operate the starter for more than 15seconds continuously or continue to oper- ate the starter after the engine has started to avoid damaging the starter motor. If the engine makes a false start, allow it and the starter motor to come to rest before at- tempting to start the engine again. Never attempt to start the engine with the transaxle in gear.
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If the engine is not running, the key should not be left at this position since the battery will become discharged and damage to the igni- tion system may also result. For information regarding engine starting, refer to "START- ING THE ENGINE". "ACC" When the ignition key is at the "ACC" position, the radio and other accessories may be used. "LOCK" The ignition key may only be inserted or removed at this position. Do not depress the accelerator pedal whilst starting the engine. Allow the en- gine to idle for 20 seconds or so before driving the vehicle. CAUTION: Do not leave the vehicle unattended whilstidling. Never allow the vehicle to idle or warm up in a confined space (ie garage) longer than is necessary to move the vehi- cle into an open area.
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STARTING THE DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE COLD
o Turn the ignition key to position "ON" and
wait for the pre-heat indicator light to goout.
o Operate the starter until the engine runs. ENGINE WARM Operate the starter. If the engine does not
respond on the first attempt, wait several seconds and try again using the pre-heat.