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Hyundai Matrix (2007 year). Instruction - part 24

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

EFFECTIVE BRAKING

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Apply the parking brake only when

Indicators and Warning

Braking system performance and fric-

the vehicle is at rest.

Since the power assistance provided

The indicators should illuminate when

tion material life are greatly affected by

the driving style adopted. The following

by the brake servo is derived from

the ignition key is turned to ON or

suggestions are made to assist in

the engine, coasting with the engine

START but should go out after approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

achieving the best results from the

turned off or towing of the vehicle

braking system.

with the engine turned off will result in

If the indicators do not illuminate, or the

greatly increased pedal pressures

ESP or ESP-OFF indicator does not go

Anticipate the road and conditions

being required to stop the vehicle.

out after approximately 3 seconds, have

ahead in order that heavy braking

Do not hold the vehicle on an incline

the vehicle checked by Hyundai

may be avoided.

with the accelerator pedal. This can

authorised repairer.

When descending long gradients, use

cause the transmission to overheat.

the engine to assist in retarding the

Always use the brake pedal or park-

Should there be any unusual conditions

vehicle to minimize the possibility of

ing brake.

in the device whilst driving, ESP-OFF

brake fade occurring.

Use caution when parking on a hill.

indicator illuminates as a warning.

When trailer towing, ensure that the

Engage the parking brake and place

If ESP-OFF indicator illuminates, pull

trailer brakes function correctly and

the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-

your car to a safe place and stop the

use engine braking to assist the

matic transaxle) or in first or reverse

engine.

vehicle braking system.

gear (manual transaxle). If your car

Then, start the engine again to check if

Use only genuine Hyundai replace-

is facing downhill, turn the front

the ESP-OFF indicator goes out.

ment brake pads and shoes to en-

wheels into the curb to help keep the

sure consistent friction characteris-

car from rolling. If your car is facing

If the indicator remains lit even after the

tics and wear rates.

uphill, turn the front wheels away

engine has been started, have your car

After driving through deep water (e.g.

from the curb to help keep the car

checked by Hyundai authorised repairer.

fording), the brakes may become wet

from rolling. If there is no curb or if it

and performance reduced. Always

is required by other conditions to

check brake efficiency after emerg-

keep the car from rolling, block the

ing from the water and dry the brakes

wheels.

by lightly depressing the brake pedal

several times whilst driving slowly.

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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY

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Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.

Keep your car in good condition. For

You can save fuel and get more miles

This can increase fuel consumption

better fuel economy and reduced

from your car if you follow these sug-

and also increase wear on these

maintenance costs, maintain your

gestions:

components. In addition, driving with

car in accordance with the mainte-

your foot resting on the brake pedal

nance schedule in Section 5. If you

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

may cause the brakes to overheat,

drive your car in severe conditions,

moderate rate. Don't make "jack-

which reduces their effectiveness

more frequent maintenance is re-

rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts

and may lead to more serious con-

quired (see Section 5 for details).

and maintain a steady cruising speed.

sequences.

Keep your car clean. For maximum

Don't race between stoplights. Try to

Take care of your tyres. Keep them

service, your car should be kept

adjust your speed to that of the other

inflated to the recommended pres-

clean and free of corrosive materi-

traffic so you don't have to change

sure. Incorrect infla-tion, either too

als. It is especially important that

speeds unnecessarily.

much or too little, results in unneces-

mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to

Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-

sary tyre wear. Check the tyre pres-

accumulate on the underside of the

sible. Always maintain a safe dis-

sures at least once a month.

car. This extra weight can result in

tance from other vehicles so you can

Be sure that the wheels are aligned

increased fuel consumption and also

avoid unnecessary braking. This also

correctly. Improper alignment can

contribute to corrosion.

reduces brake wear.

result from hitting curbs or driving too

Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

Drive at a moderate speed. The faster

fast over irregular surfaces. Poor

sary weight in your car. Weight is an

you drive, the more fuel your car

alignment causes faster tyre wear

enemy of good fuel economy.

uses. Driving at a moderate speed,

and may also result in other prob-

Don't let the engine idle longer than

especially on the highway, is one of

lems as well as greater fuel con-

necessary. If you are waiting (and

the most effective ways to reduce

sumption.

not in traffic), turn off your engine and

fuel consumption.

restart only when you're ready to go.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

SMOOTH CORNERING

WINTER MOTORING

Remember, your car does not re-

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quire extended warm-up. As soon as

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-

The onset of winter conditions subject

the engine is running smoothly, you

ners, especially when roads are wet.

motor vehicles to greater operating de-

can drive away. In very cold weather,

Ideally, corners should always be taken

mands. Therefore, the following sug-

however, give your engine a slightly

under gentle acceleration. If you follow

gestions will assist in maintaining peak

longer warm-up period.

these suggestions, tyre wear will be

performance and reliability during these

Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

held to a minimum.

periods:

Lugging is driving too slowly in too

high a gear resulting in the engine

bucking. If this happens to you, shift

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to a lower gear.

Electrical System

Over-revving is racing the engine

Winter conditions impose severe de-

beyond its safe limit. This can be

mands upon vehicle electrical systems,

avoided by shifting at the recom-

particularly the charging circuit. The

mended speeds.

battery condition and performance along

Use your air conditioning sparingly.

with the alternator performance and

The air conditioning system is oper-

drive belt condition should be checked

ated by the engine power so your fuel

prior to the onset of winter.

economy is reduced when you use it.

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2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

ZC170C1-E

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Anti-freeze/Corrosion inhibitor

Door Locks

Windscreen Washers and Wip-

ers

The cooling system must always con-

Should the door lock mechanism be-

tain an Ethylene-Glycol based anti-

come frozen, a proprietary lock de-icer

The windscreen washer bottle should

freeze solution. The system is filled

should be used. Alternatively, warming

be filled with a solution of water and a

during manufacture with solution of the

the door key may thaw the door lock.

proprietary winter screen wash addi-

correct strength which should be

However, the key should be handled

tive. The windscreen wipers should not

checked before the onset of winter and

carefully to avoid burning the fingers.

be used if the blades are frozen to the

adjusted or changed as required.

Never attempt to thaw a frozen door

windscreen or if they are covered with

lock using hot water, since the water

snow, before this is removed.

NOTE:

will eventually freeze and compound

The anti-freeze solution contains a

the problem.

NOTE:

corrosion inhibitor to prevent degra-

Never allow undiluted screen washer

dation of the aluminum castings

NOTE:

fluid additive to spill upon the

contained within the engine. There-

The proper temperature for using the

paintwork or use engine coolant anti-

fore, never, drain the system and

immobiliser key is from -40°F to 176°F

freeze since damage to the paintwork

refill with water only.

(-40°C to 80°C). If you heat the

may result.

immobiliser key over 176°F (80°C) to

In addition, anti-freeze solution must

open the frozen lock, it may cause

ALWAYS be used in vehicles fitted with

damage to the transponder in its

air conditioning, to prevent the heater

head.

matrix from freezing and subsequently

bursting with the refrigeration system in

use.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

TRAILER AND CARAVAN

TOWING

these may damage the mechanism.

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When driving in extreme conditions,

The formation of snow or ice built up

the windscreen wiper blades may fail

inside the wheel arches may inter-

to clear the screen properly due to

fere with the road wheels or steering

the formation of ice upon the blade

mechanism. In such instances, un-

edge. It will therefore be necessary

usual noises or an increase in steer-

to periodically remove such ice to

ing effort may result. Therefore, en-

restore their efficiency.

sure that the wheel arches are

If the power operated door mirrors

checked periodically and any accu-

become frozen, attempts to adjust

mulated snow or ice removed.

Nose weight

Total trailer weight

It is advisable to carry emergency

equipment including, torch, shovel,

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tow rope, blankets etc., if a journey is

to be undertaken into areas of severe

road conditions.

WARNING:

It is not recommended that the ve-

hicle be used for towing until the first

1,000 miles of Running in has been

completed. All Hyundai MATRIX

models are suited to towing trailers

and caravans up to the limits indi-

cated on page 2-23. MATRIX models

fitted with automatic transaxle have

a transaxle oil cooler and further

transaxle cooling should not be re-

quired.

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a balanced outfit, it will not compensate

to the increased loads placed upon the

TOWING ATTACHMENTS

for a badly loaded and therefore un-

vehicle. The driver should anticipate

stable outfit.

the change in characteristics and ad-

It is strongly recommended that only an

just the driving style in keeping with

Hyundai Approved towing attachment

The tyres and braking equipment fitted

these changes. Care should be exer-

is used to ensure that the loads placed

to the trailer or caravan must be main-

cised when cornering and braking to

upon the body structure are correctly

tained in accordance with the recom-

prevent the outfit becoming uncontrol-

distributed. The use of a non approved

mendations of the manufacturer. Spe-

lable by reducing cornering speeds and

attachment will result in the invalidation

cial attention should be paid to tyres

allowing increased braking distances.

of the vehicle warranty. Hyundai towing

which deteriorate through time and ex-

attachments are designed and con-

posure rather than as a result of the

The driver should exercise care to en-

structed to ensure maximum towing

distances towed. The inside walls of

sure that when pulling away from rest

performance and ease of fitment. A

the tyres should be inspected along

particularly on uphill gradients the clutch

range of accessories including electri-

with the outside walls for cracking and

unit is not subjected to excessive slip-

cal kits are available through the Hyundai

damage. The trailer wheel nut torque

page which will reduce the useful life of

authorised repairer network.

must be checked on a regular basis,

this component. Use of the "Overdrive

preferably before each towing session.

Off" "2" and "L" positions when driving

It is of the utmost importance that those

vehicles with automatic transmission

areas of the vehicle which are sub-

The trailer hitch and the safety catch

will assist with braking performance

jected to greater stress during towing

mechanism must be maintained in good

when long down hill gradients are en-

are maintained in accordance with the

working order. The trailer break away

countered. Improved acceleration per-

recommendations given at the end of

cable or chain should be inspected for

formance will be available by selecting

this book. In addition, the daily operat-

damage and should be attached to the

"Overdrive Off","2", or "1" depending

ing checks relating to engine oil, trans-

vehicle towing attachment each and

upon road speed if it is found that the

mission oil and tyres must be per-

every time the trailer is hitched to the

transmission unit makes an undesir-

formed at each refuelling to ensure

vehicle.

able upshift whilst hill climbing or over-

maximum reliability and safety.

taking. The transmission unit should be

The use of a proprietary stabiliser will

Whilst towing, the performance of the

operated in "D" with the Overdrive "On"

assist in achieving an inherently stable

vehicle will be reduced in terms of

under normal circumstances to enhance

outfit but whilst the use of such equip-

acceleration, braking and handling due

fuel economy and reduce noise and

ment will improve the characteristics of

engine wear.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

o The front or rear axle weight must

o The maximum permissible over-

not exceed the Gross Axle Weight

hang of the coupling point : 760

Rating (GAWR) shown on the ve-

mm.

hicle identification plate (see page

8-2). It is possible that your towing

package does not exceed the

GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.

CAUTION:

Improper trailer loading and/or too

The use of a badly loaded or over-

much luggage in the boot can

loaded trailer may result in instability.

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

overload the rear axle. Redistrib-

This following specifications are rec-

ute the load and check the axle

ommended when towing a trailer.

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weight again.

The loaded trailer weight or the Gross

o The maximum permissible static

Train Weight must not exceed the

NOTE:

vertical load on the coupling de-

values in the following chart .

o The total gross vehicle weight with

vice : 52kg

trailer must not exceed the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

shown on the vehicle identifica-

Maximum Towable

tion plate (see page 8-2). The total

Weight

gross vehicle weight is the com-

Trailer

Nose

bined weight of the vehicle, driver,

Weight

weight

all passengers and their luggage,

1.5Diesel

Manual

With

1,300

cargo, hitch, trailer nose weight

1.6/1.8L

transaxle

and other optional equipment.

Brake

Auto

Type

1.6/1.8L

1,100

Towing Bracket

transaxle

Attachment Location

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Without Brake Type

550

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The vehicle/trailer combination is

10.During your trip, check occasionally

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

more affected by crosswind and

to be sure that the load is secure,

buffeting.

and that the lights and any trailer

Before towing, check towbar ball and

When being passed by a large ve-

brakes are still working.

safety cable connections as well as

hicle, keep a constant speed and

11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceler-

proper operation of the trailer running

steer straight ahead. If there is too

ation or sudden stops.

lights, brake lights, and turn signals.

much wind buffeting slow down to

12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane

Always drive your vehicle at a mod-

get out of the other vehicle's air

changes.

erate speed (Less than 60 MPH)

turbulence.

13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down

Trailer towing requires more fuel

When parking your vehicle and

too long or too frequently. This could

than normal conditions.

trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to

cause the brakes to overheat, re-

To maintain engine braking effi-

follow all the normal precautions.

sulting in reduced braking efficien-

ciency and electrical charging per-

Turn your front wheels into the curb,

cy.

formance, do not use fifth gear

set the parking brake firmly, and put

14.When going down a hill, shift into a

(manual transaxle) or overdrive (au-

the transaxle in

1st or Reverse

lower gear and use the engine brak-

tomatic transaxle).

(manual) or Park (automatic). In ad-

ing effect.

Always secure items in the trailer to

dition, we advise the use of wheel

When climbing a long grade, down-

prevent load shift whilst driving.

chocks at each of the trailer's tyres.

shift the transaxle to a lower gear

Check the condition and air pres-

If the trailer has electric brakes,

and reduce speed to reduce chances

sure of all tyres on the trailer and

start your vehicle and trailer mov-

of engine overloading and/or over-

your vehicle. Low tyre pressure can

ing, and then apply the trailer brake

heating.

seriously affect the handling. Also

controller by hand to be sure the

check the spare tyre.

brakes are working. This lets you

check your electrical connection at

the same time.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

15.If you have to stop whilst going

uphill, do not hold the vehicle in

place by pressing on the accelera-

CAUTION:

tor. This can cause the automatic

If overheating should occur when

transaxle to overheat. Use the park-

towing, (temperature gauge reads

ing brake or footbrake.

near the red zone), taking the follow-

ing actions may reduce or eliminate

NOTE:

the problem.

When towing check transaxle fluid

more frequently.

1. Turn off the air conditioner.

2. Reduce highway speed.

3. Select a lower gear when going

uphill.

4. Whilst in stop and go traffic, place

the gear selection in park or neu-

tral and idle the engine at a higher

speed.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If the Engine Will not Start

3-2

Jump Starting

3-3

If the Engine Overheats

3-4

Spare Tyre

3-6

In the Event of a Puncture

3-7

Changing A Flat Tyre

3-7

If Your Vehicle Must Be Towed

3-12

Emergency Towing

3-14

If You Lose Your Keys

3-14

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3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

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If the Engine Cannot be Cranked

If Engine Turns Over Normally

Seek assistance from the nearest

but Does Not Start

Hyundai authorised repairer with regard

to the method of ignition and fuel sys-

tem diagnosis.

CAUTION:

If the engine refuses to start, no

attempt should be made to push or

tow start the vehicle. Vehicles with

automatic transaxle or fuel injection

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will not be able to be started in this

1. If the vehicle is fitted with manual

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manner since no drive is transmitted

transaxle, ensure that the clutch pedal is

1. Check fuel level.

through the automatic transaxle

depressed whilst cranking the engine. If

2. With the key in the "OFF" position,

whilst the engine is not running, and

the vehicle is fitted with automatic

check all connectors at ignition coils

in the case of fuel injected deriva-

transaxle, ensure that the transaxle

and spark plugs(For Petrol Engine)

tives, the fuel pump will not operate

selector is at the "P" or "N" position.

or check all connectors at glow plug

under tow start conditions. In addi-

2. Check the battery terminals and con-

and glow plug relay(For Diesel En-

tion, if the vehicle is equipped with

nections to ensure that these are

gine). Reconnect any that may be

an exhaust catalyst, damage to the

clean and also tight.

disconnected or loose.

catalyst may result if the vehicle is

3. If the ignition warning lights dim when

3. Check fuel line in the engine com-

tow started.

the engine is cranked and the battery

partment.

terminals have been checked, a dis-

4. If engine still refuses to start, call a

charged battery is indicated.

Hyundai authorised repairer or seek

4. Do not attempt to push or tow start

other qualified assistance.

the vehicle, refer to "Jump Starting"

for information regarding engine start-

ing when the battery is discharged.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

JUMP STARTING

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If Engine Stalls Whilst Driving

WARNING:

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-

Motor vehicle batteries contain

ing a straight line. Move cautiously

sulphuric acid and emit hydrogen

off the road to a safe place.

Discharged

gas. Protective clothing should be

2. Turn on your hazard lights.

battery

worn and care exercised to prevent

3. Try starting the engine again. If your

the acid from coming into contact

vehicle will not start, see "IF THE

with skin or clothing and the vehicle.

ENGINE WILL NOT START"

Naked lights should not be permit-

Booster

ted in the vicinity of the battery. Care

battery

should be exercised to prevent

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sparks occurring during connection.

If acid accidentally comes into con-

tact with skin or eyes, the affected

area should immediately be flushed

CAUTION:

with copious amounts of water and

Personal injury and damage to the

medical assistance sought.

vehicle may occur if jump starting is

not performed correctly. If any doubt

1. Ensure that the booster battery is 12

exists as to how this operation should

volt type. If the booster battery is

be performed, seek assistance from

installed in another vehicle, ensure

qualified personnel.

that the two vehicles are not touch-

ing.

2. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

equipment in both vehicles.

3. Ensure that the engine of the vehicle

providing the jump start is running

prior to connection of the jump cables.

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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

4. Connect the red jump cable to the

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positive (+) terminal of the booster

If the temperature gauge indicates over-

battery and the other end to the

CAUTION:

heating:

positive (+) terminal of the discharged

If the jump cables are incorrectly

battery.

installed, damage to the vehicle elec-

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as

5. Attach the black jump cable to the

trical system may occur, in particu-

it is safe to do so.

negative (-) terminal of the booster

lar the electronic components such

2. Place the gear selector lever in "P"

battery, and the other end to a ground

as the Fuel Injection system com-

(automatic) or neutral

(manual

point within the engine compartment

puter and the Automatic Transaxle

transaxle) and set the parking brake.

of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do

computer. The battery must never be

If the air conditioning is on, turn it off.

not connect to the negative battery

disconnected whilst the engine is

3. If coolant is running out under the car

terminal of the flat battery since

running.

or steam is coming out from under

sparks may be generated with the

the bonnet stop the engine. Do not

subsequent risk of explosion.

open the bonnet until the coolant has

6. Raise the booster vehicle engine

stopped running or the steaming has

speed to 2,000 r.p.m. and start the

stopped. If there is no visible loss of

engine of the vehicle with the flat

coolant and no steam, leave the

battery.

engine running and check to be sure

7. Switch "ON" the main beam

the engine cooling fan is operating.

headlamps before carefully remov-

If the fan is not running, turn the

ing the jumper cables in the reverse

engine off.

order of attachment. Once the jumper

4. Check to see if the water pump drive

cables have been removed, switch

belt is broken. If it is not broken,

"OFF" the main beam headlamps.

check to see that it is tight.

If the drive belt seems to be satisfac-

tory, check for coolant leaking from

the radiator, hoses or under the car.

(If the air conditioning had been in

use, it is normal for cold water to be

draining from it).

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken

7. Proceed with caution until it is estab-

or coolant is leaking out, stop the

lished that the engine is operating

WARNING:

engine immediately and call the near-

normally. If the engine overheats

Whilst the engine is running, keep

est Hyundai authorised repairer for

repeatedly, the advice of a Hyundai

hands and clothing away from mov-

assistance.

authorised repairer should be sought.

ing parts such as the fan and drive

belts to prevent injury.

CAUTION:

WARNING:

Serious loss of coolant indicates

Do not remove the radiator cap when

there is a leak in the cooling system

the engine is hot since steam and

WARNING

and this should be checked as soon

boiling water may be ejected from

as possible by a Hyundai authorised

(Diesel only):

the radiator resulting in burns or

repairer.

Never work on injection system with

scalding.

engine running or within 30 seconds

after shutting off engine. High pres-

6. If the cause of the overheating can-

sure pump, rail, injectors and high

not be found, wait until the engine

pressure pipes are subject to high

temperature has returned to normal.

pressure even after the engine

Then, if coolant has been lost, care-

stopped. The fuel jet produced by

fully remove the radiator cap and add

fuel leaks may cause serious injury,

water to bring the fluid level in the

if it touches the body. People using

reservoir up to the base of the radia-

pacemakers should not move closer

tor fill opening. Fill the coolant ex-

than 30cm etc. to the ECU or wiring

pansion tank to the halfway mark.

harness within the engine room

To ensure the correct water to cool-

whilst engine is running, since the

ant mix is obtained after top up,

high currents in the Common Rail

testing by an authorised repairer is

system produce considerable mag-

required.

netic fields.

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3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

SPARE TYRE

SPARE WHEEL

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5. The temporary spare tyre should not

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TEMPORARY SPARE TYRE

be used on any other wheels, nor

(Not all models)

should standard tyre, snow tyre,

The following instructions for the tem-

The spare wheel is stored under the

wheel covers or trim rings be used

porary spare tyre should be observed:

luggage compartment floor and is ac-

with the temporary spare wheel. If

cessed from within the luggage com-

such use is attempted, damage to

1. Check inflation pressure as soon as

partment by lifting the carpet and the

these items or other car components

possible after installing the spare

floor panel.

may occur.

tyre, and adjust to the specified pres-

To remove the spare wheel, unscrew

6. The temporary spare tyre pressure

sure. The tyre pressure should be

the retainer, rotating this in an counter-

should be checked once a month

periodically checked and maintained

clockwise direction and lift out the wheel.

whilst the tyre is stored.

at the specified pressure whilst the

To replace the wheel, screw the retainer

tyre is stored.

by hand until tight having located the

wheel in the luggage compartment floor

Spare Tyre Pressure

well. The inflation pressure of the spare

CAUTION:

wheel should be checked at least

o Do not use snow chains with your

Tyre Size

T115/70R(D)15

monthly and whenever the wheel is

temporary spare tyre.

Inflation Pressure

420 kPa (60 psi)

fitted to the vehicle.

o Do not use more than one tempo-

2. The spare tyre should only be used

rary spare tyre at a time.

Spare Tyre Pressure

temporarily and should be returned

to the luggage compartment as soon

Tyre Size

Full Size

as the original tyre can be repaired or

Inflation Pressure

210 kPa (30 psi)

replaced.

3. Continuous use at speeds of over 80

km/h (50 mph) is not recommended.

4. As the temporary spare tyre is spe-

cifically designed for your car, it

should not be used on any other

vehicle.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

IN THE EVENT OF A

CHANGING A FLAT TYRE

PUNCTURE

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If a puncture occurs whilst driving the

Wheel Cap (Not all models)

vehicle:

1. Bring the car to rest as soon as it is

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safe to do so and with the minimum

amount of braking required which will

assist in maintaining the maximum

amount of control. The vehicle should

be parked wherever possible upon

firm level ground to facilitate wheel

changing.

2. If the vehicle is creating a hazard and

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the road conditions do not permit the

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It is of the utmost importance that care

wheel to be changed safely, assis-

is exercised when changing road

1. Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip

tance should be sought.

wheels. Ensure that the parking brake

of the screwdriver to avoid scratch-

3. Passengers must not be allowed to

is set and that the gear shift lever is in

ing.

remain inside the vehicle during wheel

reverse (P, if the vehicle has automatic

2. Insert a screwdriver into the groove

changing. If a puncture occurs whilst

transaxle).

of the wheel cap and pry gently to

the vehicle is on a motorway, the

passengers should take refuge on

remove the wheel cap.

3. Change the flat tyre.

the motorway embankment to avoid

the possibility of injury occurring

should the vehicle be struck by other

motorway traffic.

4. Wheel changing should be performed

according to the following instruc-

tions.

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3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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1. Obtain Spare Tyre and Tool

2. Block the Wheel

Flat tyre

Boss

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4. Reinstall the wheel cap by fitting the

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boss of the wheel cap in the groove

Remove the spare wheel and take out

Block the wheel that is diagonally oppo-

of the wheel, hitting the centre of the

the jack and tool bag from the luggage

site from the flat tyre to prevent the

wheel cap with hand.

room.

vehicle from rolling when the vehicle is

raised on the jack.

NOTE:

The jack is equipped on the under-

side of the luggage mat in the ve-

hicle.

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