2003 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR  HYUNDAI
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exposure  rather than  as  a result  of  the dis-
tances  towed.  The  inside  walls  of the  tyres
should  be  inspected  along  with  the  outside
walls  for  cracking   and  damage.  The  trailer
wheel nut torque must be checked on a regular
basis, preferably  before each towing  session.
TRAILER AND CARAVAN TOWING
TOWING ATTACHMENTS
It  is   strongly   recommended   that  only   an
Hyundai Approved towing attachment  is used
to ensure that the loads placed upon the body
structure are correctly  distributed. The use  of
a non  approved attachment  will  result in  the
invalidation of  the  vehicle warranty.  Hyundai
towing  attachments  are  designed  and  con-
structed  to  ensure  maximum  towing  perfor-
mance and ease of fitment. A range of acces-
sories  including  electrical  kits  are  available
through the  Hyundai dealer  network.
The trailer hitch  and the safety  catch mecha-
nism  must  be  maintained  in   good  working
order. The  trailer break  away  cable or  chain
should be  inspected  for damage  and should
be attached  to the vehicle towing  attachment
each and  every  time the  trailer is  hitched to
the vehicle.
Tongue load
Total trailer  weight
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It is of the  utmost importance that those areas
of the  vehicle  which are  subjected to  greater
stress during  towing are  maintained in  accor-
dance with the  recommendations given at  the
end of this book. In addition, the daily operating
checks relating  to engine  oil, transmission  oil
and tyres must be performed at each refuelling
to ensure  maximum reliability and  safety.
The use of a proprietary stabiliser will assist in
achieving an inherently stable outfit  but whilst
the  use of  such  equipment  will improve  the
characteristics of  a balanced  outfit, it will  not
compensate for a  badly loaded and therefore
unstable  outfit.
WARNING:
Whilst towing, the  performance of the vehicle
will be reduced in terms of acceleration,  brak-
ing and  handling due  to the  increased loads
placed  upon  the  vehicle.  The driver  should
anticipate  the  change in  characteristics  and
adjust the  driving style  in keeping with  these
changes.  Care   should  be  exercised   when
cornering  and  braking  to  prevent  the  outfit
becoming uncontrollable  by reducing  corner-
ing  speeds  and  allowing  increased  braking
distances.
It is  not recommended that  the vehicle be
used for  towing until  the first  1,000 miles
of  Running  In   has  been  completed.   All
Hyundai MATRIX models are suited to tow-
ing trailers  and  caravans up  to the  limits
indicated below. MATRIX models fitted with
automatic  transaxle  have  a  transaxle  oil
cooler and further transaxle cooling should
not be  required.
The driver should exercise care to ensure that
when  pulling  away from  rest  particularly  on
uphill gradients the clutch unit is not subjected
to  excessive slippage  which  will  reduce  the
useful  life   of  this   component.  Use   of  the
"Overdrive  Off"  "2"  and  "L"  positions  when
driving  vehicles  with automatic  transmission
The tyres and  braking equipment fitted to  the
trailer or  caravan  must be  maintained in  ac-
cordance  with  the  recommendations  of  the
manufacturer. Special attention should be paid
to  tyres  which deteriorate  through  time  and
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