Pic. 1.24. Hyundai Matrix car controls: 1 - coolant temperature gauge; 2 - tachometer; 3 – speedometer; 4 - electronic clock; 5 - odometer (trip odometer) /counter «daily» mileage / trip computer (optional equipment); 6 - fuel gauge; 7 – a control lamp of the index of turns; 8 – a control lamp of position of the selector of an automatic transmission (only for models with automatic transmission); 9 - control lamp indicating a malfunction of the immobilizer (optional equipment); 10 - control lamp indicating a malfunction of the additional passive safety system (SRS) (optional equipment); 11 – a control lamp of antiskidding system (traction control) (optional equipment); 12 – a control lamp of switching off of an overdrive (only for models with automatic transmission); 13 - control lamp for turning on the parking brake / emergency level of brake fluid; 14 - control lamp of the battery discharge; 15 – a control lamp of a reserve of fuel; 16 – a control lamp of inclusion of a high beam of headlights; 17 – a control lamp of the alarm system about not closed back door; 18 – a control lamp of the alarm system about not closed door; 19 – a control lamp of pressure of oil; 20 – a control lamp of indication of malfunction of the engine (mil) (optional equipment); 21 - control lamp indicating a malfunction of the anti-lock braking system (abs) (optional equipment)
The instrument cluster of the Hyundai Matrix car is shown in fig. 1.24.
Horn buzzer when turning on the rear fog light (optional equipment)
The rear fog light horn will sound when the rear fog lights are on and the driver's door is open.
Fuel gauge
Pic. 1.25. Fuel gauge
The arrow of this pointer shows the approximate level of fuel in the fuel tank.
Coolant temperature gauge
Pic. 1.26. Coolant temperature gauge
Attention! Do not open the radiator cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system is pressurized and opening the plug may cause hot liquid to escape, which can cause severe burns. Wait until the engine has cooled down before opening the radiator cap.
Attention! The arrow of this pointer should be within the normal range. If the pointer arrow enters the zone while the engine is running «H» («hot») dial, stop the vehicle immediately and turn off the engine. Open the hood and check the coolant level in the expansion tank and the coolant pump drive belt.
Speedometer
Pic. 1.27. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the current speed.
Note. The operation of the speedometer is affected by the size of the tires installed on the vehicle. If the tire size (diameter but not width) changed from the tires fitted at the factory, contact your dealer to reprogram the engine management system. It is recommended to contact an authorized Hyundai service station. If not reprogrammed, the speedometer will show the wrong speed.
Tachometer
Petrol engine models.
Pic. 1.28. Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer helps you choose a more economical driving mode, and also warns you when the engine speed exceeds the maximum allowable value.
Attention! Keep an eye on the tachometer while driving. Its arrow, showing the engine speed, should not enter the red zone (zone of exceeding the maximum permissible speed).
Odometer (trip odometer) /counter «daily» mileage
Pic. 1.29. Odometer
Digital odometer/counter function «daily» run.
Pressing the reset button (zeroing), when the ignition key is turned to position «ON» («On») The display changes in the following order.
Odometer (trip odometer).
Pic. 1.30. Scheme for switching odometer modes
The odometer shows the total distance in kilometers or miles the vehicle has been driven and is very useful for keeping track of intervals for periodic maintenance.
Counter «daily» run.
Counter «daily» mileage shows the distance in miles or kilometers traveled over two trips.
TRIP A (mileage A): mileage from the start of the trip to the waypoint.
TRIP B (mileage B): mileage from the waypoint to the end of the trip.
Pressing the reset button (zeroing) allows you to switch TRIP A (mileage A) on TRIP B (mileage B). To reset the meter, press the reset button (zeroing).
Trip computer (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.32. Indications of the display of the trip computer about the remaining fuel in the tank
A trip computer is an electronic device for displaying information about a trip on a liquid crystal display - odometer readings, average speed and estimated mileage on the remaining fuel in the tank.
Reset button (zeroing)
The information on the multifunction display is reset to zero when the reset button is pressed (zeroing).
Pic. 1.31. Trip computer mode switching scheme
This causes the display to change (see rice. 1.31).
Mileage on the remaining fuel in the tank
This mode shows the estimated mileage on the remaining fuel in the tank.
In case of topping up more than 6 liters of fuel in the tank, the trip computer determines the refueling.
After installing or connecting the battery, the mileage data on the fuel remaining in the tank will be updated after the car has traveled 32 km.
Pic. 1.33. Trip computer display readings of average vehicle speed
Note. The mileage information on the remaining fuel in the tank may differ from the actual mileage due to changes in driving conditions. In addition, the information may change due to changes in driving conditions, driving style and travel speed.
Pic. 1.34. Trip computer display indication of travel time
Average speed
This mode shows the average speed since the last trip time reset.
Pressing the reset button (zeroing) in the mode of displaying the average speed for 1 s, the average speed is reset to 0.
Travel time
This mode shows the total trip time since the last trip time reset. Pressing the reset button (zeroing) in the trip time display mode for 1 s, the trip time is reset to 0.
Indicator lamp for indicating a malfunction of the additional passive safety system (SRS) (SRI) (optional equipment).
This indicator lamp (SRI) lights up and flashes for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the «ON» («On») or after starting the engine, after which it goes out.
This warning lamp also lights up in the event of a malfunction of the additional passive restraint system (SRS). If the control lamp (SRI) does not light up or stays on constantly after flashing for approximately 6 seconds after turning the ignition key to the «ON» («On») or lights up while the car is moving, take the car to an authorized Hyundai dealer to check the additional passive safety system (SRS).
Anti-lock braking system malfunction indicator lamp (ABS) (SRI) (optional equipment).
After turning the ignition key to position «ON» («On»), the indicator lamp for indicating a malfunction of the anti-lock brake system lights up (ABS SRI) and then goes off after a few seconds.
If this lamp stays on, comes on while driving, or does not come on after the ignition key is turned to «ON» («On»), this indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock brake system (ABS). If this happens, you should contact an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible to check the car. The standard brake system will continue to work, but without the help of anti-lock brakes (ABS).
Attention! If the anti-lock brake system warning lamp (ABS SRI) and Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Warning Light stay on after engine start or come on while vehicle is moving, EBD system may be malfunctioning (electronic brake force distribution). If this happens, avoid hard braking and have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
Overdrive off warning lamp (optional equipment).
When overdrive is engaged, the overdrive off indicator lamp is off. When overdrive is disengaged, this lamp lights red.
Indicator lamps for direction indicators.
A green arrow flashes on the instrument panel to indicate the direction of the turn. If the arrow illuminates but does not flash, flashes too fast, or does not flash at all, this indicates a fault in the turn signal circuit.
Control lamp for switching on high beam headlights.
This indicator lamp illuminates when the high beam headlights are on or the headlights are flashing.
Oil pressure warning lamp.
Driving with a low engine oil level or oil pressure warning light on can result in engine damage (scoring, jamming, etc.). If this lamp lights up when the engine is running, the engine oil pressure is below the minimum value. In good condition, this lamp lights up when the key in the ignition switch is turned to the position «ON» («On») and goes out after starting the engine. If this lamp stays on after starting the engine, there is a serious engine problem. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level.
If the oil level is below the minimum level, add engine oil to the correct level and start the engine again. If the lamp stays on after starting the engine, turn off the engine immediately.
Indicator lamp for parking brake/emergency brake fluid level.
The operation of the control lamp.
The parking brake/brake fluid warning light should come on when the parking brake is applied and when the ignition key is turned to «ON» («On») or «START» («starter»). After starting the engine, this lamp should go out when the parking brake is released.
When the parking brake is released, the parking brake/brake fluid warning light should come on when the ignition key is turned to «ON» («On») or «START» («starter») and go out after starting the engine. If this lamp illuminates at any other time, slow down the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop on the side of the road in a safe place. The brake system warning light indicates that the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is below the minimum level and that DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid needs to be added.
If malfunctions of the brake system are detected, the movement of the car is unacceptable. The car is equipped with a dual-circuit diagonal braking system. This means that even if one of the brake circuits is damaged, two wheels can be used for braking. In this case, more force on the brake pedal and more brake pedal travel will be required to stop the car. Moreover, the stopping distance of the car will be increased. If one of the brake circuits fails, shift to a lower gear to use the engine braking effect to stop the vehicle.
Battery discharge warning lamp.
This lamp comes on when the ignition key is in the «ON» («On») and goes out after starting the engine. If this warning light stays on after starting the engine, there is a problem with the charging system. If the warning light comes on while the vehicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and look under the hood. First, make sure the alternator drive belt is intact, if it is intact, check its tension.
Attention! A loose or broken alternator drive belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause serious engine damage. The engine can overheat because this belt also powers the engine coolant pump.
Warning lamp for signaling an open rear door.
This lamp remains on until the tailgate is fully closed.
Control lamp for signaling an open door.
This lamp warns that one of the side doors of the car is not tightly closed.
Fuel reserve control lamp.
This lamp comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the minimum reserve level. If this lamp is on, it indicates the need for refueling. Driving the vehicle with the fuel reserve warning lamp on or if the fuel level is below the mark «E» («empty»), can cause misfiring and damage to the catalytic converter.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (optional equipment).
This lamp illuminates when a component failure is detected (details), relating to toxicity reduction systems. It also comes on when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» («On»), and then, after a few seconds, it should turn off (only on models with an engine displacement of 1.5/1.6 liters.).
This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» («On»), and then, goes out immediately after starting the engine (only on models with an engine displacement of 1.8 liters.). If this lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving or does not come on after turning the ignition key to the «ON» («On»), then take the car to the nearest authorized Hyundai dealer to check the systems.
Traction control warning lamp (TCL) (optional equipment).
This warning lamp lights up in accordance with the position of the ignition key and indicates that this system is working.
The lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the position «ON» («On») and goes off after a few seconds.
Horn buzzer (optional equipment)
The horn buzzer sounds when the rear lights are on and the driver's door is open. This is to prevent the battery from being drained when the vehicle is left with the rear lights on. This buzzer will work until the rear lights are turned off.
Parking brake warning buzzer (optional equipment)
If the vehicle is moving at a speed of more than 10 km/h for 2-3 seconds and the parking brake is applied, the warning buzzer will sound continuously.
Buzzer signaling brake pad wear
The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that emit a high-pitched squealing sound when the pad is completely worn, signaling the need to replace the front brake pads. While driving, this sound may come and go, or be constant. It can also be heard when the brake pedal is pressed hard. Driving with worn brake pads can damage the brake disc.