2007 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Using the Clutch
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RECOMMENDEDSHIFTPOINTS
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Good Driving Practices
The clutch should  be pressed all the
way to  the floor before  shifting, then
released   slowly.  The  clutch   pedal
should always be  used after fully  re-
leased while driving. Do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
This can cause unnecessary wear. Do
not partially engage the clutch to hold
the  car  on  an  incline.  This  causes
unnecessary  wear. Use  the  parking
brake to hold the car on an incline. Do
notoperatetheclutchpedalrapidlyand
repeatedly.
o  Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the car in
gear.
o  Don't  "ride" the  brakes.  This  can
cause them  to overheat  and mal-
function.Instead,whenyouaredriv-
ing down a long hill, slow down and
shift to a lower gear. When you do
this, engine  braking will help  slow
the car.
Shift
Recommended
from-to
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
20 km/h (15  mph)
40 km/h (25  mph)
55 km/h (35  mph)
75 km/h (45  mph)
The shift points  as shown above are
recommended     for   optimum    fuel
economy and performance.
o  Slowdownbeforeshiftingtoalower
gear. This will help avoid over-rev-
ving the  engine, which  can cause
damage.
o  Slow  down  when  you  encounter
cross winds. This  gives you much
better control of your car.
o  Besurethecariscompletelystopped
before you attempt  to shift into re-
verse. The transaxle  can be dam-
aged  if  you do  not.  To  shift  into
reverse, depress the  clutch, move
the shift lever to neutral, wait three
seconds, then  shift to  the reverse
position.
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Document TypeOwners Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandHyundai, Matrix
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