2005 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

DRIVING YOUR  HYUNDAI
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)  When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however,
this is only the sound of traction control
being checked.
)  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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Be  sure that  the wheels  are  aligned cor-
rectly. Improper  alignment can result  from
hitting curbs or driving too fast over  irregu-
lar surfaces. Poor alignment  causes faster
tyre  wear  and  may  also   result  in  other
problems as well as greater fuel consump-
tion.
Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel  economy  and  reduced  maintenance
costs,  maintain   your  car  in  accordance
with the  maintenance schedule in  Section
5.  If you  drive  your  car in  severe  condi-
tions,  more  frequent  maintenance  is  re-
quired (see  Section 5  for details).
Keep  your  car clean.  For  maximum  ser-
vice,  your  car should  be  kept  clean  and
free of  corrosive materials. It  is especially
important  that  mud, dirt,  ice,  etc.  not  be
allowed to accumulate on the underside  of
the  car.  This  extra  weight  can  result  in
increased fuel  consumption and also  con-
tribute to  corrosion.
Travel   lightly.  Don't   carry   unnecessary
weight in your  car. Weight is  an enemy of
good fuel  economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary. If you  are waiting (and not  in traffic),
turn off your  engine and restart only  when
you're  ready to  go.
Remember,   your  car   does  not   require
extended warm-up. As soon as the  engine
is running  smoothly,  you can  drive away.
In  very cold  weather, however,  give  your
engine a  slightly  longer warm-up  period.
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can  save  fuel and  get more  miles  from
your car  if you  follow these  suggestions:
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Drive smoothly.  Accelerate at  a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts  or full-
throttle shifts and  maintain a steady  cruis-
ing speed.  Don't race  between stoplights.
Try to adjust your speed to that of the other
traffic so you don't have to  change speeds
unnecessarily.
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The indicator should illuminate  when the igni-
tion  key is  turned  to  "ON"  or "START",  but
should go  out
If  the  indicator  does  not  illuminate,  have  it
checked  by an  Hyundai  authorised repairer.
Avoid heavy traffic  whenever possible. Al-
ways maintain  a safe  distance from  other
vehicles  so  you  can  avoid   unnecessary
braking. This  also reduces  brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster  you
drive, the more  fuel your car uses. Driving
at  a  moderate  speed,  especially  on  the
highway, is one of the most  effective ways
to reduce  fuel consumption.
Don't "ride" the brake or  clutch pedal. This
can  increase  fuel  consumption  and  also
increase  wear  on  these  components.  In
addition,  driving with  your foot  resting  on
the brake  pedal may  cause the  brakes to
overheat,  which   reduces  their  effective-
ness and  may  lead to  more serious  con-
sequences.
after   three seconds.
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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  Hyundai  authorised repairer.
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NOTE:
When TCS  illuminates,  traction control  is
automatically deactivated  for safety.
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Take care of your tyres. Keep them inflated
to  the  recommended   pressure.  Incorrect
infla-tion,  either too  much  or too  little,  re-
sults in  unnecessary tyre  wear. Check the
tyre pres-sures  at least once  a month.
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