2006 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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!WARNING:
Do not place the sun visor in such a manner that it obscures visibility of the roadway, traffic or other ob- jects. NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem (SRS) label containing useful information can be found on theback of each sun visor.
B580A01L-GAT (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give the driver and front pas- senger either frontal or sideward shade. The sun visors are fitted on both sideson all models. To reduce glare or to shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor down to block the annoy-ance. A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visor for the driver and front passenger. Vanity mirror
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SUN VISORB520A01A-AAT DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORManual Type Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/ night inside rearview mirror. The "night"position is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the glare ofheadlights of cars behind you is re- duced.
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76HOOD RELEASE
B570A01FC-GAT
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood. HFC2018
HFC203HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT (If installed) In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, the high mounted rear stop light in thecenter of the rear window or inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the brakes are applied. B550A02FCFOLD-UP TRAY
B810A01FC-GAT
For your convenience, it may be used as a table holding a book, cup or can. WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a suddenstop, the fold-up tray should be place its original position while the vehicle is moving.
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2. Push the secondary latch leversidewards and lift the hood.

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77REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
B560A03A-AAT The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener located on the front floor area on the left side of the car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it,tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary,spray around the lid with an ap- proved de-icer fluid (do not use ra- diator anti-freeze) or move thevehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt. HFC2015
!WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is notlatched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility,which might result in an acci- dent.
o The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole providedin the hood whenever you in- spect the engine compartment.This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position, asvision is obstructed and the hood could fall or be damaged.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the support rod hasbeen released prior to closing thehood.
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3. Hold the hood open with the support
rod.
Before closing the hood, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it fromrattling. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locksinto place.

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o Automotive fuels are flammable/
explosive materials. When refuel- ing, please note the following guidelines carefully.- Before touching the fuel nozzle or fuel filler cap, have one'shands in contact with metal parts away from the filler neckto discharge static electricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle
while refueling. Do not operateanything that can produce static electricity. Static electricity dis- charge can ignite fuel vaporsresulting in an explosion.
- When using a portable fuel con-
tainer, be sure to place the con-tainer on the ground while refu- eling. Static electricity dis- charge from the container canignite fuel vapors causing a fire. While starting refueling, contact should be maintaineduntil the filling is complete.
WARNING:
o Fuel vapors are dangerous. Be- fore refueling, always stop the en- gine and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler area. Ifyou need to replace the filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai replace- ment part.If you open the fuel filler cap dur- ing high ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure sound" may beheard. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Whenever you open the fuel fillercap, turn it slowly.
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- Do not use cellular phones
around a gas station. The elec- tric current or electronic inter- ference from cellular phones can ignite fuel vapors and causea fire.
- When refueling, always turn the
engine off. Sparks by electricalequipment of the engine can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. After refueling, check tomake sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed, and then start the engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light cigarettes around a gas station.Automotive fuels are flam-mable.

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79CD AUTO CHANGER
B800A02FC-GAT (If Installed) The CD Auto Changer is located under the front passenger seat. This system can store up to 8 CDs. You may select music without chang-ing discs. First, open the CD Auto Changer door, remore the CD "maga- zine" and insert up to 8 CDs. Then,push the magazine into the CD Auto Changer. The CD may be operated with the passenger compartment au-dio system controls. HFC2105
B540A01FC-GAT
B540A02FC
TAIL GATE
LOCK UNLOCK
!WARNING:
The tail gate should always be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar,poisonous exhaust gases may en- ter the car resulting in serious ill- ness or death to the occupants. Seeadditional warnings concerning exhaust gases on page 2-2. o The tail gate can be locked or un-
locked with a key.
o The tail gate is opened by pulling the outside handle up, raising the tail gate manually.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on it until it is closed. Tobe sure the tail gate is fully closed,always try to pull it up again without using the outside handle.

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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carrying fragile or bulky ob- jects in the luggage compartment.
WARNING:
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch the luggage net. ALWAYS keep your face and body out of its recoil path.DO NOT use when the strap has visible signs of wear or damage.!
LUGGAGE NET
B540D03FC-GAT (If Installed) Some objects can be kept in the net in the luggage compartment. Use the luggage net on the floor or atthe back of the luggage compartment to prevent objects from sliding. B540D01HP
WARNING:
Never attempt to change CDs the already inserted in the CD changer magazine while the vehicle is mov-ing. This could result in loss of control or an accident that may cause death, serious insury, orproperty damage.!

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81ROOF RACK
B630A03FC-GAT (If installed) If your Hyundai has a roof rack, you can load things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails and fixing components to adapt the roof rack on your vehiclemay be obtained from an authorized Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
o The following specifications are recommended when loadingcargo or luggage. o Loading cargo or luggage above
34 kg (75 lb) on the roof rack may damage your vehicle. When you carry large objects, never let them hang over the rearor the sides of your vehicle.
o To prevent damage or loss of
cargo as you are driving, checkfrequently to make sure the lug- gage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
o Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
o To use the roof rails as a roof
rack, you must fit the roof rails with two or more crossrails or equivalent before carrying cargoor lugguage on the roof.
o When crossrail is adapted, you
can load things on the roof rack.
o Loading cargo or luggage over specification on the roof rack maydamage stability of your vehicle.
o In case the sunroof is equipped, do not position roof rack loadsthat could interfere with openingof the sunroof.
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34 kg (75 lb)
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
ROOF RACK
CARGO AREA COVER
B650A01FC-GAT (If installed) Nothing should be carried on top of the luggage cover. Loose materials couldresult in injury to vehicle occupants during sudden braking. B640A02FC

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82HORN
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STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
B600A01A-AAT (If Installed) To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to
the desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the lever by pulling it upward. HFC2041
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steer-ing wheel while driving as this may result in loss of control of the ve-hicle which may cause serious in- jury or death. B610B01A-GAT
Press the center hub of the steering wheel to sound the horn. B610B01FCAUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH
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B560B01O-GAT (Gasoline Engine) The auto fuel cut switch is located on the driver's side of the engine compart- ment. In the event of a collision or suddenimpact, the auto fuel cut device cuts off the fuel supply. If this device is acti- vated, it must be reset by pressing inon the top of the switch before the engine can be restarted.
WARNING:
Before resetting the auto fuel cutswitch, the fuel line should be checked for fuel leaks. HFC4001
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Without Airbag