2005 Hyundai Matrix headlight aiming

OWNER MAINTENANCE 6-25
5. Push the bulb spring for removing the
headlight bulb.
6. Remove the protective cap from the re- placement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic base with the headlighthole. Install the dust cover after retighteningthe bulb spring and reconnect the powercord.
7. Use the protective cap and carton to dis- pose of the old bulb.
8. Check for proper headlight aim.
WARNING The halogen bulb contains gas under
pressure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flying fragments. Always weareye protection when servicing the bulb.
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3. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb base in the back of the headlight.
4. Remove the dust cover.
5. Open the bonnet.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the centreof each headlight beam pattern) and the horizontal line (through the centre of eachheadlight beam pattern) on the aimingscreen. And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at 1.18 in. (30 mm) under the horizontalline.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver- VERTICAL AIMING
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with a phillips screw-driver - HORIZONTAL AIMING.
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HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
Before performing aiming adjustment, makesure of the following.
1. Keep all tyres inflated to the correct pres- sure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-eral times. Place the vehicle at a distanceof 118 in. (3,000 mm) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel,and spare tyre, jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head lights lens and turn on the headlight (Low beam).
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Horizontal Aiming
Vertical Aiming
Protect the bulb against abrasions or scratches and against liquids whenlighted. Turn on the bulb only when in-stalled in a headlight. Replace the head-light if damaged or cracked. Keep thebulb out of the reach of children anddispose of the used bulb with care.

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-26 SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal centre line of headlights from ground. : 26.8 in.(656 mm) "W" Distance between each headlight centre.: 47.7 in. (1,164 mm) "L" Distance between the headlights and thewall that the lights are tested against. : 118 in. (3,000 mm).
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Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement
Horizontal line
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using theaiming screen as shown in the illustration.Turn on the headlight switch. (Low BeamPosition)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to centre line of the body and is aligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the centre of headlights. G290B01S-DAGVertical line
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0.59 in. (15mm)"P" 1.18 in. (30mm)
Cut-off line
Ground line H
H L

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

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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!WARNING:
o Do not smoke or have any other open flame near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel system.
o Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in thismanner, because the fuel mixed in the water might be ignited and result in a fire.
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G290A01FC-GAT Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper and rear bumper down several times.Place the vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded
(except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head lights lens and turn on the headlight (low beam). G290A01FC
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of each headlight beam pat- tern) and the horizontal line (throughthe center of each headlight beam pattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw a horizontal paral- lel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with aphillips screwdriver - VERTICALAIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with a phillips screwdriver - HORIZON- TAL AIMING.
Horizontal Aiming
Vertical Aiming

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INDEX
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D Defrosting/Defogging ................................................. 1-87
Digital Clock .............................................................. 1-64
Door Central door lock ...................................................... 1-9
Child-protector rear door lock .................................. 1-9
Door locks ................................................................ 1-7
Locking and unlocking front doors with a key ......... 1-7
Drink Holder .............................................................. 1-66
Drive Belts ................................................................ 6-28
Driving
Economical driving ................................................. 2-16
Smooth cornering ................................................... 2-18
Winter driving ......................................................... 2-18
E EGR System ............................................................... 7-4
Emissions Control Systems ........................................ 7-2Engine Before starting the engine ....................................... 2-3
Compartment ................................................. 6-2 ~ 6-4 Coolant ................................................................... 6-12
Coolant temper ature gauge ................................... 1-53
If the engine overheats ............................................ 3-4
Number .................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-6
Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ........................... 2-2F Fog Light
Front fog light switch ............................................. 1-62
Rear fog light switch .............................................. 1-63
Fold-up Tray .............................................................. 1-74
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................ 1-14
Lumbar support control .................. ........................ 1-16
Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-16
Fuel Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge .................................................................... 1-53
Recommendations ................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid Remote release ...................................................... 1-76
Fuse Panel Descri ption ............................................. 6-39
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-29
GGeneral Checks .......................................................... 6-5
Glove box .................................................................. 1-71
HHazard Warning System ........................................... 1-61
Headlight Aiming Adjustment .................................. 6-35
Headlight Bulb........................................................... 6-37
Headlight Leveling Device Syst em ...........................1-63