2004 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR  HYUNDAI
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Always  engage  the  parking  brake  when
the  vehicle is  unattended,  never use  the
"P" position  in place of  the parking brake.
Under normal  circumstances, the  selector
should  be placed  in the  "D"  position and
the  transaxle  allowed to  select  the  most
ideal  ratio  for  the  circumstances.  In  this
position  maximum  fuel  economy  will   be
achieved.
When  descending steep  gradients  where
engine  braking  is   required,  the  selector
should  be placed at  the "2" or "L" position
depending upon  the vehicle  speed.
When  ascending   steep  gradients   using
large throttle  openings, the  transaxle may
re-peatedly change  between two adjacent
ratios. This  is a  normal characteristic  and
may be  prevented by cancelling  the over-
drive facility  if the shifting occurs  between
third  and  fourth  ratios, selecting  position
"2" if the shifting  occurs between third and
second ratios or selecting position "1" if the
shifting  occurs  between first  and  second
ratios.
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If  rapid acceleration  is  required, fully  de-
press the  accelerator pedal. In  this condi-
tion, the kickdown mechanism will be oper-
ated  and  the  transaxle will  automatically
downshift according  to the  vehicle speed.
The  automatic transaxle  may  be used  to
great effect if the vehicle becomes stuck in
snow or mud by  allowing the vehicle to be
rocked to and fro. The engine speed should
be  held   at  approximately   1,000rpm   by
means  of  the  accelerator  pedal  and the
selector lever moved between  the "D" and
"R" positions  to induce  a rocking motion.
Do not depress  the accelerator pedal with
the brakes applied  and the selector  at the
"R", "D",  "2" or  "L" position.
Turn the overdrive  switch on for good  fuel
economy and smooth driving. But if engine
braking  is needed  in  the  "D"  range or  if
repeated  upshifting and  downshifting  be-
tween  the  3rd  and   4th  gear  is  needed
when climbing  a gentle slope, it  is recom-
mended that the overdrive switch be turned
off.  Turn   the  overdrive  switch   back  on
immediately  afterward.
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Shift  into  "R"  and "P"  only  when  the
vehicle has  completely stopped.
Do not accelerate the  engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with  the
brakes applied.
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Always apply the  footbrake when shift-
ing from  "P" or "N", to  "R", "D", "2"  or
"L" position.
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Do  not  use the  "P"  (Park)  position  in
place of  the parking  brake. Always  set
the  parking  brake,  shift  the  transaxle
into "P" (Park) and   turn off the ignition
when  you leave  the  vehicle, even  mo-
mentarily. Never leave the vehicle  unat-
tended whilst  the engine  is running.
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and  add fluid  as necessary.
See  the maintenance  schedule  for the
proper fluid  recommendation.
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FC120D1-E
General Operating Instructions
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Never move the selector to or from  the "P"
or  "N"  position  with  the   accelerator  de-
pressed.
Ensure that  the overdrive  switch is  at the
"ON" position  for maximum  economy.
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The button in  the selector handle must  be
depressed   before  the   selector   can  be
moved.
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The engine may  only be started  when the
selector is  at position  "P" or "N".
Ensure that the  footbrake is firmly  applied
when shifting from "P" or "N" to "D", "2", "L"
or "R"  and   vice versa.
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