Hyundai Matrix (2007 year). Instruction

6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

REPLACEMENT

G070A01E-EAT

Petrol engine

WARNING:

The cooling fan is controlled by

engine coolant temperature and may

sometimes operate even when the

engine is not running. Use extreme

caution when working near the

blades of the cooling fan so that

you are not injured by a rotating fan

blade. As the engine coolant tem-

G050D02FC

perature decreases, the fan will au-

HFC5003

6. Start the engine with the radiator

tomatically shut off. This is a nor-

cap still removed and continue to

mal condition.

Diesel engine

add coolant as the level decreases

as air is expelled from the system.

When the level remains constant,

replace the radiator cap and replen-

ish the coolant reservoir.

7. When the engine is hot, check to

ensure that no coolant leaks are

present.

G070A02FC

To replace the air cleaner element,

remove the air intake ducting from the

air flow sensor body and unfasten the

spring clips holding the air flow sensor

top to the body.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER

BLADES

Lift out the air flow sensor followed by

G080A01A-EAT

the air cleaner element. Replacement

of the element is the reverse of the

CAUTION:

above.

o Do not operate the wipers on dry

glass since rapid wear and dam-

age to the windscreen glass may

result.

CAUTION:

o Keep the blade rubber out of con-

o The air flow sensor is a precision

tact with petroleum products such

engineered electronic measuring

as engine oil, petrol, etc.

device and therefore care should

be exercised that the air flow sen-

sor is not damaged during re-

HEF119

placement of the element.

The wiper blades should be carefully

o When removing the air cleaner

inspected from time to time and

element, be careful that dust or

cleaned to remove accumulations of

dirt does not enter the air intake.

road film or other debris.

These may result in damage to

To clean the wiper blades and arms,

the air cleaner element.

use a clean sponge or cloth with a mild

soap or detergent and water. If the

To ensure maximum filtration perfor-

wipers continue to streak or smear the

mance and continued engine perfor-

glass, replace them with genuine

mance, only genuine Hyundai replace-

Hyundai replacement.

ments should be used.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

G080B01HR-EAT

To install the wiper blade

Replacing the Wiper Blades

To replace the wiper blades, raise the

wiper to the vertical.

To remove the wiper blade

HHR5049

HHR5050

2. Raise the wiper blade lightly and

pull up it.

1. Put a new wiper blade onto the

wiper arm and lower the wiper blade

at the level of the wiper arm as

(1)

shown in the drawing.

HHR5048

1. Push down the wiper blade with the

locking clip (1) pressed to detach it

from the wiper arm.

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WINDSCREEN WASHER

RESERVOIR REPLENISH-

MENT

SG090A2-E

CAUTION:

Engine coolant anti freeze must not

be used in the windscreen washer

system since damage to the

paintwork may result.

Undiluted windscreen washer addi-

tive must not be allowed to come

into contact with the paintwork. If

spillage occurs, flush the affected

HHR5051

area immediately with water. Do not

2. Pull up the wiper blade until you

operate the windscreen washer for

HFC5010

hear an audible "click" to engage in

more than 15 seconds continuously

the end of the wiper arm.

The level of windscreen washer fluid

or when the reservoir is empty since

available should be checked on a daily

damage to the washer pump will

NOTE:

basis. The level of fluid will be visible

result.

through the side of the reservoir.

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

When the fluid is to be replenished,

against the windscreen.

only a proprietary screen wash addi-

tive should be used and in the concen-

tration recommended by the manufac-

turer. The windscreen washer reser-

voir has a total capacity of 3 litres.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE

TRANSAXLE OIL

SG100A2-E

MANUAL TRANSAXLE LUBRI-

WARNING:

CANT

WARNING:

o Windscreen washer fluid agents

The transaxle lubricant level should

contain some amounts of alcohol

only be checked when the engine is

and can be flammable under cer-

cold to preclude the possibility of

tain circumstances. Do not allow

personal injury by contact with hot

sparks of flame to contact the

components.

washer fluid or the washer fluid

reservoir. Damage to the vehicle

NOTE:

or its occupants could occur.

It is recommended that the manual

o Windscreen washer fluid is poi-

transaxle lubricant should be

sonous to humans and animals.

Filler plug

Drain plug

checked by Hyundai authorised re-

Do not drink windscreen washer

G100A01A

pairer.

fluid. Serious injury or death

could occur.

The manual transaxle lubricant must

Recommended Oil

be checked and or changed at the

intervals specified in the maintenance

Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS

schedule. Only those lubricants speci-

MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manual

fied should be used in order to prevent

transaxle.

gear shifting difficulties or transaxle

damage.

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G110A02E-EAT

G110B04A-AAT

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

Recommended Fluid

CAUTION:

The automatic transaxle fluid level

Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is

The transaxle on fluid level must be

should be checked and changed at

specially designed to operate with

checked with the engine running

those intervals prescribed in the main-

HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIA-

and at normal operating tempera-

tenance schedule. It is of paramount

MOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP III or

ture and therefore care must be ex-

importance that only the specified fluid

other brands approved by Hundai Mo-

ercised to prevent injury occurring

is used when replenishing or changing

tor Co,. Damage caused by a

through contact with rotating or hot

the fluid. The use of other fluids may

nonspecified fluid is not covered by

parts of the engine.

irreparably damage the transaxle and

your new vehicle limited warranty.

invalidate the manufacturers warranty.

In addition the ingress of dirt or lint

may prevent correct functioning of the

CAUTION:

transaxle and care must be exercised

to prevent the ingress of such matter.

Use of aftermarket ATF additives

may cause damage to the automatic

transaxle. Only use HYUNDAI GENU-

NOTE:

INE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP

Automatic transaxle fluid is a red in

III, SK ATF SP III or other brands

color. As driving distance increases,

approved by Hyundai Motor Co., If

the fluid color turns darkish red

you are having your vehicle ser-

gradually. It is a normal condition

viced at a facility other than a

and you should not judge the need

Hyundai authorised repairer, verify

to replace based upon the changing

that the correct ATF is used for your

color.

vehicle.

You must replace the automatic

transaxle fluid in accordance with

intervals specified in the vehicle

maintenance schedule in section 5.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

G110C01FC-EAT

G100B03A-GAT

1. Place the selector lever in N (Neu-

Fluid Capacity

Checking the automatic

tral) position and confirm the engine

transaxle fluid level

is running at normal idle speed.

The total fluid capacity of the trans-

2. After the transaxle is warmed up

mission unit is 6.1 litres (1.6 DOHC)/

sufficiently

(fluid temperature

6.7 litres(1.8 DOHC).

70~80°C (158~176°F)), for example

by 10 minutes usual driving, shift

the selector lever through all posi-

CAUTION:

tions then place the selector lever

The transaxle fluid level should be

in N (Neutral) or P (Park) position.

checked when the engine is at nor-

mal operating temperature.

This means that the engine, radia-

tor, exhaust system etc., are very

hot so you should exercise great

HFC5008

care not to burn yourself during this

The automatic transaxle fluid level

procedure.

should be checked regularly.

Keep the vehicle on the level ground

with the parking brake applied and

check the fluid level according to the

following procedure.

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WARNING:

WARNING

Fluid level should be within this range

The cooling fan is controlled by

(Diesel only):

engine coolant temperature and may

Never work on injection system with

sometimes operate even when the

engine running or within 30 sec-

engine is not running. Use extreme

onds after shutting off engine. High

caution when working near the

pressure pump, rail, injectors and

blades of the cooling fan so that

high pressure pipes are subject to

you are not injured by a rotating fan

high pressure even after the engine

blade. As the engine coolant tem-

stopped. The fuel jet produced by

C090A03FC

perature decreases, the fan will au-

fuel leaks may cause serious injury,

3. Confirm that the fluid level is in

tomatically shut off. This is a nor-

if it contacts the body.

“HOT” range on the level gauge. If

mal condition.

People using pacemakers should

the fluid level is lower, add the

ensure that they keep a distance of

specified fluid from the fill hole. If

30cm from the ECU or wiring har-

the fluid level is higher, drain the

ness within the engine room whilst

fluid from the drain hole.

engine is running, since the high

4. If the fluid level is checked in cold

currents in the Common Rail sys-

condition (fluid temperature 20~30°C

tem produce considerable magnetic

(68~86°F)) add the fluid to “COLD”

fields.

line and then recheck the fluid level

according to the above step 2.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKING

SG120A1-E

SG120D1-E

The level should be between the "MIN"

Brake Fluid Level

and "MAX" marks on the side of the

Petrol engine

reservoir. If the level is at or below the

"MIN" mark, fluid should be added

CAUTION:

having carefully cleaned the area sur-

Correct operation of the braking

rounding the reservoir cap to ensure

system is essential to the safe op-

that dirt is not allowed to enter the

eration of the vehicle and therefore,

system. It should be noted that the

any maintenance operations other

brake fluid level will decrease slightly

than those listed below should be

as the friction linings of the pads and

entrusted to a Hyundai authorised

shoes become worn and that this is a

repairer.

normal condition.

HFC5005

SG120C2-E

Diesel engine

Brake Fluid Recommendations

Only brake fluid conforming to DOT 3

or DOT 4 specifications or higher may

be used in the braking system. Care

should be taken to observe the in-

structions and precautions printed upon

the container.

G120D02FC

The fluid level in the brake fluid reser-

voir should be checked periodically.

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CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID

SG130A1-C

The system should be checked for

To Check the Clutch Fluid

leakage at the same time.

WARNING:

Petol engine

Ensure that the clutch fluid level is

Brake fluid is hygroscopic and

always between the "MAX" and "MIN"

should never be stored in an un-

level markings on the fluid reservoir.

sealed container. The presence of

Fill as required. Fluid loss indicates a

water in the braking system will

leak in the clutch system which should

cause vapour locks and increase

be inspected and repaired immediately.

the possibility of brake fade along

with promoting corrosion within the

braking system. The brake fluid

must be changed at the specified

time or mileage interval to ensure

HFC5005

continued safe operation of the sys-

tem. Brake fluid will cause rapid

Diesel engine

and serious damage to paintwork. If

accidental spillage occurs, the af-

fected area must be rinsed with

water immediately. Do not allow

brake fluid to come into contact

with the eyes or to be ingested and

ensure that fluid is safely stored

away form the reach of children.

G120D02FC

The clutch fluid level in the master

cylinder should be checked when per-

forming other under bonnet checks.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE

SG130B2-E

SG140A1-E

SG140D1-E

Adding Fluid

Condenser

Off Season Maintenance

Recommended brake fluid conforming

Ensure that the condenser is periodi-

The air conditioning must be run for

to DOT 3 or DOT 4 should be used.

cally inspected and that accumula-

ten minutes or so weekly during peri-

The reservoir cap must be fully tight-

tions of dirt, dead insects and leaves

ods when the system would not nor-

ened to avoid contamination from for-

etc, are removed to ensure that the

mally be used to ensure that the com-

eign matter or moisture.

efficiency of the system is not im-

pressor and seals are lubricated. If

paired. Care must be exercised to

this precaution is not observed the

ensure that the condenser fins are not

compressor seals may become stuck

damaged during cleaning.

to the compressor shaft and damaged

CAUTION:

when the system is next used result-

Brake fluid is hygroscopic and

ing in a loss of refrigerant and damage

should never be stored in an un-

SG140C2-E

to the compressor.

sealed container. Do not allow pe-

Checking the Refrigerant

troleum base fluid to contaminate

1. Start the engine and run at idle for

the brake fluid since damage to the

several minutes with the refrigera-

rubber seals of the system may re-

tion system running at the coldest

sult.

setting.

2. If the air coming out of the in-dash

vents is not cold, have the air con-

ditioning system inspected by your

WARNING:

Hyundai authorised repairer.

Brake fluid will cause rapid and

serious damage to paintwork. If ac-

cidental spillage occurs, the affected

CAUTION:

area must be rinsed with water im-

Running the air conditioning sys-

mediately. Do not allow brake fluid

tem with a low refrigerant level may

to come into contact with the eyes

damage the compressor.

or to be ingested and ensure that

fluid is safely stored away form the

reach of children.

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CHANGING THE POLLEN

FILTER

SG140B1-E

B140E02FC-EAT

Compressor Drive Belt

(In Front of Blower Unit)

The pollen filter is located in front of

0.315 in.

A/C

the blower unit behind the glove box.

(8mm)

It helps to decrease pollutants from

entering the car.

KQNA020A

TENSION PULLEY

2. Remove the filter cover by pulling

CRANK PULLEY G140D01A

upward the hooks of the filter cover.

The air conditioning compressor drive

belt should be checked to ensure free-

dom from damage or excessive wear

and correct tension. The belt tension

HLC2096

is correct when the belt deflects by

1. Open the glove box and remove the

about 0.3 inches (8 mm) when a force

adjusting pins on both sides of the

of 98 N is applied to the belt halfway

glove box.

between the compressor and crank-

shaft pulleys.

Adjustment of the belt should be en-

trusted to a Hyundai authorised re-

pairer.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE FREEPLAY

SG150A1-E

SG160A1-E

Steering Wheel

Clutch Pedal

0.24 ~ 0.51 in.

(6 ~ 13 mm)

1.18 in.

(30 mm)

KQNA020B

3. Replace the pollen filter with a new

G150A01FC

G160A01E

one.

4. Installation is the reverse order of

Steering wheel freeplay should be

The clutch pedal freeplay should be

disassembly.

checked to ensure that the specified

checked against the specified value. If

value is not exceeded.

the freeplay is not correct, the clutch

should be adjusted by a Hyundai

authorised repairer.

CAUTION:

Be sure to install the pollen filter in

the direction of the arrow sign.

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CHECKING DRIVE BELTS

SG170A1-E

G180A01A-GAT

SG190A1-E

Brake Pedal

CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL

Petrol Engine

CLEARANCE

Water Pump Pulley

0.2~0.24 in.

(5.1~6 mm)

0.12 ~ 0.31 in.

(3 ~ 8 mm)

45.1 mm

Alternator

(1.78 in.)

Pulley

Crankshaft Pulley

HXGS508

HTB186

G180A01L

The brake pedal freeplay should be

The various engine drive belts must be

checked with the engine turned off.

You need a helper to check the brake

checked for condition, tension and free-

The pedal to floor clearance should be

pedal clearance. With the engine run-

dom from damage and excessive wear.

checked with the engine running and a

ning, have your helper press down on

The tension of a new belt must be

load of 490 N applied to the pedal. If

the brake pedal several times and then

checked after thirty minutes running

either value is incorrect, the neces-

hold it down with a force of about 490N

following fitment of the new belt to

sary adjustment should be performed

(50 kg, 110 lbs). The brake pedal

allow for the initial belt stretch.

by a Hyundai authorised repairer. Pedal

clearance is the distance from the top

to floor clearance: 1.97 in. (50 mm)

surface of the brake pedal to the as-

phalt sheeting under the floor mat. If

the brake pedal clearance is not within

the limits specified in the illustration,

have it inspected by your Hyundai

dealer and adjusted or repaired if nec-

essary.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

CHECKING AND REPLACING

FUSES

G190B01TB-GAT

SG200A1-E

Diesel Engine

Fusible Links

WARNING:

Alternator

Under no circumstances should a

fusible link be replaced with any-

Auto tentioner fully

thing other than a new link of the

same rating. The use of higher rated

Power

links or other means of connecting

steering

Bad Good

the circuit will create a potential fire

pump

hazard.

A/C comp.

G190B01A

G200A01FC

At the scheduled maintenance inspec-

The fusible link prevents damage to

tion, belts should be examined for

the wiring harness in the event of an

cracks, wear, fraying or other evi-

electrical system malfunction. Failure

dence of deterioration and replaced if

of a fusiblelink is indicative of a seri-

necessary.

ous overload condition having occurred

Belt routing should also be checked to

and therefore the electrical system

be sure there is no interference be-

should be checked by a Hyundai

tween the belts and other parts of the

authorised repairer before a replace-

engine.

ment link is fitted.

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G200B01E-EAT

Individual Circuit Fuses

Good

Burned out

G200B01FC

G200B03Y

In the event of a replacement fuse

HFC4010

failing shortly after installation a mal-

The fuse box containing the individual

function within the circuit protected by

circuit fuses will be found in the back-

WARNING:

that fuse is indicated. The circuit should

The use of replacement fuses hav-

side of multi box located in the right

be checked by a Hyundai authorised

ing a higher rating than specified or

side of driver. The multi box is re-

repairer at the first available opportunity.

moved by pulling lightly and then re-

other means of connecting the cir-

cuit will create a potential fire hazard.

leasing the lid. A fuse rating grid will be

found on the reverse side of the cover.

In the event of fuse failure, the fuse

NOTE:

should be replaced with one of equiva-

See page 6-38 for the fuse pannel

lent rating. A fuse removal tool is

descriptions.

provided within the fuse box to facili-

tate replacement.

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6 OWNER MAINTENANCE

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

SG210A1-E

If battery electrolyte is spilled onto

skin or into eyes, the effected area

must be flushed with copious

WARNING:

amounts of water and medical as-

The cooling fan is controlled by

sistance sought.

engine coolant temperature and may

If battery electrolyte is ingested,

sometimes operate even when the

copious amounts of water or milk

engine is not running. Do not touch

followed by an ant-acid (raw egg or

the radiator fan until it is completely

milk of magnesia) must be drunk.

stopped.

Vomiting should not be induced and

As the coolant temperature de-

medical assistance must be sought.

creases the fan will automatically

Batteries must only be charged in

shut off. This is a normal condition.

D010B01FC

well ventilated areas from which

naked lights or sources of sparks

are excluded.

WARNING:

Ensure that children, pets or other

unauthorised persons are kept away

Motor vehicle batteries contain

from batteries.

sulphuric acid which is corrosive

Do not allow anything to bridge the

and poisonous. Hydrogen gas is

positive (+) and negative (-) termi-

emitted from the battery which is

nals of the battery.

explosive when combined with oxy-

Never invert the battery.

gen. The following precautions must

be strictly observed to avoid per-

The battery fitted during production is

sonal injury or damage to the ve-

of the "Maintenance Free" type.

hicle.

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