2006 Hyundai Matrix steering

3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
12IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED
D080A01O-GAT If your vehicle has to be towed, it should be done by your Hyundai authorised repairer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. This will help assure that yourvehicle is not damaged in towing. Also, professionals are generally aware of local laws governing towing. In anycase, rather than risk damage to your car, it is suggested that you show this information to the tow truck operator.Be sure that a safety chain system is used and that all local laws are ob- served.It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheelsoff the ground.
! CAUTION:
o Your vehicle can be damaged if towed incorrectly!
o Be sure the transaxle is in neutral.
o When the engine will not start, be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion. HFC005
1)
2)
3)
dolly
If the valve cap is lost from any of the valves, a replacement should be ob-tained and fitted at the first available opportunity. The valve cap prevents the ingress of dirt which may cause thevalve to stick and therefore leak and is part of the valve sealing function. Ensure that the spare wheel, jack and wheel nut wrench as well tools are correctly located in the boot of thevehicle to prevent damage and noise.
D080B01O-GAT Towing the Vehicle Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment (3).

3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
14IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used. D120A01A-EAT Information about the key of immobiliser system will be found on page 1-4.
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EMERGENCY TOWING
D080D04A-EAT For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or strap to one of thetowing hooks under the front/rear of your vehicle. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpavedsurface. This could result in serious damage to your vehicle. Nor should towing be attempted if thewheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and thekey is in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towedvehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. D080D04FC
Front
Rear CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph(50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25 km). Be sure the steering is unlocked byplacing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering andbrakes

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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F030C01FC-EAT R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEMCOOLANT PETROL ENGINEDIESEL ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITYMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDBRAKE PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONSBRAKE FLUIDCLUTCH FLUIDREAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSBRAKE PADSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMFRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTSPOLLEN FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)REAR WHEEL BEARINGSTYRE CONDITION AND PRESSURE (incl. Spare)LUBRICATE LOCKS AND HINGESCHECK ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSROAD TESTCHECK ALL SYSTEMS WITH HI-SCAN
NO.
12 3 456789
10111213141516171819
60 72
I
RR II
R I
RR IIII
R IIIIII
5060
I I IIIII I II
R IIIIII
4048
I
R III
RR IIII
R IIIIII
3036
I
R
IIIIII I II
R IIIIII
2024
I
R IIII
RR IIII
R IIIIII
1012
I I IIIII I II
R IIIIII
MILES X 1,000 MONTHS

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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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6ZF070L1-A
o Suspension Mounting Bolts Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to thespecified torque.6ZF070J1-A
o Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage.
6ZF070K1-A
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
silencer and hangers for cracks, dete- rioration, or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections orreplace parts as necessary. 6ZF070M1-A
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and balljoints for deterioration, cracks, or dam- age. Replace any damaged parts.
6ZF070N1-A
o Power Steering Pump, Belt
and Hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Re- place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer-ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear, oil contamination and proper tension. Replace or adjust it ifnecessary. 6ZF070P1-A
o Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots andclamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. 6ZF070Q1-A
o Air conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and connections for leakage and damage.Check air conditioning performance according to the relevant shop manual if necessary.

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
Daily Operating Checks ............................................... 6-5
Engine Oil ..................................................................... 6-5
Engine Oil and Filter Replacement .............................. 6-9 Engine Coolant Checking and Replacing................... 6-12
Spark Plugs ................................ ................................. 6-14
Air Cleaner Element Replacement .............................. 6-16
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ......................... 6-19
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................6-20
Brake System Checking ............................................. 6-22
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-24
Air Conditioning System Maintenance ........................ 6-25
Changing the Pollen Filter (In Front of Blower Unit) ... 6-26
Checking Drive Belts .................................................. 6-28
Checking and Replacing Fuses ..................................6-29
Battery Mai ntenance ................................................... 6-30
Eclectric Cooling Fans ................................................ 6-31
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-32
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-34
Replacing Light Bulbs ................................................. 6-36
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-38
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-39
OWNER 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 reservoir
10. Radiator cap11. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Not all models)
12. Battery
13. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir cap HFC5001
G010B01FC-EAT (1.6 DOHC)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that theplastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
3
G010C01FC-EAT
(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 reservoir
10. Radiator cap11. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Not all models)
12. Battery
13. Windscreen 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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