2003 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR  HYUNDAI
The  braking  distance  for  cars   equipped
with  an anti-lock  braking  system may  be
longer  than   for  those  without   it  in  the
following road  conditions.
Driving hints
3)  When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however,
this is only the sound of traction control
being checked.
TCS does  not actively apply  brakes. Be sure
to decelerate the car  sufficiently before enter-
ing curves.
4)
When moving  out  of the  mud or  fresh
snow,  pressing  the   accelerator  pedal
may  not   cause  the  engine   speed  to
increase.
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Driving on  rough,  gravel or  snow-cov-
ered roads.
CAUTION:
When the  TCS indicator  blinks, SLIP con-
trol has been  activated. It also means  that
the road is  slippery or your car is  acceler-
ating excessively. In this situation, release
foot  pressure  from the  accelerator  pedal
and maintain  moderate speed.
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Driving with  tyre chains  installed.
Driving  on  roads where  the  road  sur-
face  is  pitted or  has  different  surface
height.
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Indicator and Warning
The indicator should illuminate  when the igni-
tion  key is  turned  to  "ON"  or "START",  but
These roads  should be  driven at  reduced
speeds.  The  safety   features  of  an  ABS
equipped vehicle  should not be  tested by
high speed driving or cornering. This could
endanger the  safety of yourself  or others.
WARNING:
should go  out
after   three seconds.
Traction  control is  only  a driving  aid;  all
normal  precautions for  driving in  inclem-
ent  weather and  on  slippery  driving  sur-
faces should  be observed.
If  the  indicator  does  not  illuminate,  have  it
checked by  an authorized  Hyundai dealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in the
device, TCS  illuminates as  a warning.
If  TCS  illuminates,  pull  your  car  to  a  safe
place and  stop the  engine.
Then,  start the  engine again  to  check if  the
TCS indicator  goes out.
If  the   indicator  remains   lit  even  after   the
engine   has  been   started,   have   your  car
checked by  an authorized  Hyundai dealer.
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BRAKETRACTIONCONTROLSYSTEM
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(BTCS) (Not all models)
TCS ON Mode
In  the  TCS  ON  mode,  the  indicator  in  the
instrument cluster  will not  be illuminated.
On slippery road surfaces, the traction control
system  (TCS)  limits  the  drive  wheels   from
spinning excessively,  thus helping  the car  to
accelerate.  It also  provides  sufficient driving
force  and  steering  performance  as  the  car
turns at  accelerated speeds.
NOTE:
1)  Turn  off  the  engine.  Then  restart  the
engine,  and  the  TCS  mode  will  auto-
matically turn  "ON".
2)  When the  traction  control is  operating
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation
in the vehicle.  This is only the  effect of
brake   control  and   indicates   nothing
unusual.
NOTE:
When TCS  illuminates,  traction control  is
automatically deactivated  for safety.
SLIP Control
Limits the  drive wheels  from spinning exces-
sively during starting or while making acceler-
ated  turns on  slippery  roads to  avoid  losing
the driving  force of  the front wheels.
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