
5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS TIMING BELT BRAKE PADSREAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMMANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID POLLEN FILTER(IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT) A, B,C, D, E, F, G, H, I, KA, B, C, D, F, H, I, JC, EB, HD, E, F, G C, D, G, HC, D, G, HC, D, E, FA, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, JA, C, E, F, G, H, IC,E
R R RR
I I I
RRR DRIVING
CONDITION
EVERY 4,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 37,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 60,000 MILESEVERY 27,000 MILESMORE FREQUENTLY MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
F040A02FC-EAT 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
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
MAINTENANCEOPERATION
MAINTENANCE ITEM
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F(32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use orvehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH(170 Km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
PETROL ENGINE DIESEL ENGINE

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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6ZF070F1-A
o Brake Hoses and Lines Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. 6ZF070G2-A
o Brake Fluid Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
6ZF070H1-A
o Rear Brake Drums And
Linings/Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin-
ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. In- spect the parking brake system in- cluding the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual.
6ZF070D1-A
o Manual Transaxle Oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE:
If the oil level is low, check for
possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. F070E05A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatictransaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly ap-plied. Use Hyundai Genuine ATF SP- III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or other brands approved byHyundai Motor Co., when adding or changing fluid.
6ZF070C1-A
o Engine Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-nance schedule.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
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4. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
5. Slide underneath the car and loosen
the oil pan drain plug by turning it counterclockwise oil pan with a wrench of the proper size. Be surethat a drain pan is in position to catch the oil as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining theengine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
6. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new gasket and retighten by turning it clockwise. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque : 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
7. Pull out the oil filter upper cap with element from the oil filter housing.Using a clean cloth, remove any dirtor oil accumulated around the oilfilter housing. 8. After mounting a new centrepipe O-
ring, new oil filter element and newO-ring to upper cap, install the up- per cap to oil filter housing and retighten by turning it clockwise. Donot over-tighten. Tightening torque : 2.5 kgf.m
CAUTION:
Do not use old oil filter upper cap O- ring and centrepipe O-ring.
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9. Refill the crankcase with the recom- mended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oilinto a funnel. Do not overfill to preverd engine to camage.
! 10. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
11. Shut off the engine and recheck
the oil level.
NOTE:
o It is recommended that the en- gine oil and filter should be changed by an Hyundai authorised repairer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally accept-able manner. It is suggested that it be placed in a sealed container and taken to a service station formaybe reclaimation. Do not pour the oil on the ground or put it into the household trash.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periodsof time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.

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G350B01FC-EAT
(Diesel engine)
The fuel system should be bled to remove air as described in the illustra-tion if the fuel supply is exhausted during travel, when the fuel filter is replaced, or if the vehicle is not usedfor a long time.
1. Remove the air cap with pushing the button.
G350A01FC
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
SG230A1-E
HFC5004
G230A02FC
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
The power steering fluid level should
be checked daily. SG230B1-E
POWER STEERING HOSES
Power steering hoses should be
checked for damage, deterioration and leakage at each service. To check the power steering fluid level,
be sure the ignition is "OFF", thencheck to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings onthe fluid reservoir.
NOTE: Grinding noise from power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the engine is started in ex-tremely cold condition (below -4°F). If the noise stops dur- ing warm up, there is no abnormalfunction in the system. This is due to a power steering fluid character- istic in extremely cold conditions. FLUID RECOMMENDATION
Only automatic transmission fluid
meeting the specification of PSF-3 or Dexron 2 should be used in the power steering system.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
3CATALYTIC CONVERTER
SH020A1-E
Catalytic Convertor Operation Precautions ; For a petrol engine
HFC505
Hyundai Matrix models are fitted with
catalytic convertors which require spe- cial operating considerations. The cata- lytic convertor serves to oxidize cer-tain noxious elements of the exhaust gases leaving the engine to reduce the level of pollutants emitted from thevehicle and, provided that care is ex- ercised to prevent damage, the cata- lyst will operate efficiently for the lifeof the vehicle.
Catalytic Converter It is of the utmost importance that the
following information is read and un- derstood by the vehicle operator in order to prevent operational problems arising from damage to the catalyst.
Damage to the catalyst will result if
contamination occurs through the useof leaded fuel. Whilst the vehicle isfitted with a reduced diameter filler neck to prevent charging of the fuel tank with a leaded fuel pump nozzle, itis possible that the use of funnels or jerry cans will permit leaded fuel to be introduced into the fuel tank.
The catalyst is intolerant of unburnt
fuel and therefore if an engine misfirecondition exists, damage to the cata- lyst will occur. It is imperative that if a misfire condition develops, the ve-hicle is immediately presented to a Hyundai authorised repairer for rectifi- cation. Similarly, the practice of cer-tain ignition system diagnosis proce- dures which involve inducing a misfire (cylinder power balance tests for ex-ample) may result in catalyst damage. For these reasons, it is advisable thatthe exhaust gas emission be tested ateach routine service with a gas ana- lyzer having a Hydrocarbon measuring facility to ensure continued reliabilityof the catalyst.Push or tow starting of the vehicle is tobe avoided since unburnt fuel may beenter the catalyst and result in dam- age. (Note, it is impossible to push or tow start a Hyundai model equippedwith fuel injection since the fuel pump safety interlock will prevent the pump from operating under these conditions).Operation of the catalyst involves ex-tremely high temperatures being at-tained within the catalytic convertor, and although the convertor is fitted with heat shields, it is important thatthe vehicle is not parked over combus- tible or volatile material which may result in fire. If the above precautions are not ad- hered to and the catalyst becomes inoperative, the resultant increase incore temperature will result in a "melt down" where the catalyst core will melt and subsequently may block the ex-haust system.

10INDEX
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M MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS .... 5-2
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS ............................................................................. 5-6
MANUAL TRANSAXLE ............................................... 2-8
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LUBRICANT .........................6-19
MAP LIGHT ............................................................... 1-65
MULTI BOX ............................................................... 1-66
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH ......................................1-54
O
OVERDRIVE SWITCH .............................................. 2-12
P PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 1-62
POWER OUTLET ...................................................... 1-60
POWER STEERING FLUI D LEVEL .......................... 6-32
POWER STEERING HOSES .................................... 6-32
POWER WINDOW ..................................................... 1-11
PROTECTING YOUR HYUNDAI FROM CORROSION .... 4-2
RREAR FOG AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND ................ 1-49
REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH ..................................... 1-58
REAR SEAT ARM REST .......................................... 1-63
REAR SEAT WARNING ............................................ 1-19
RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS .............................. 2-9REMOTE FUEL FILLER LID
RELEASE .................. 1-71
REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER . 6-33
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS ...................................... 6-36
ROOF RACK ............................................................. 1-74
RUNNING IN ............................................................... 1-3
SSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE .................................... 5-3
SEAT ADJUSTMENT ................................................ 1-12
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS ....................................1-19
SEAT BELTS ............................................................ 1-19
SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................1-14
SEAT WARMER ........................................................ 1-18
SERVICE HISTORY .................................................... 5-2
SIDE VENTILATOR .................................................. 1-76
SMOOTH CORNERING ............................................. 2-19
SNOW TYRES ............................................................ 8-3
SPARE WHEEL .......................................................... 3-6
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT ..........................6-14
SPECTACLE CASE .................................................. 1-66
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIRBAG) SYSTEM ... 1-33
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................... 2-3
STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY ...............................6-27
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER ............................. 1-75
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM ...................................... 1-92
SUN-VISOR ............................................................... 1-69
SUNROOF ................................................................. 1-63