Driving and towing a car Hyundai Matrix

Before starting the engine
Inspect the vehicle for punctures, oil or water stains, or other visible signs of possible problems. After entering the vehicle, make sure the parking brake is engaged....

Starting the engine
Combination ignition switch If your vehicle has a manual transmission, move the gearshift lever to neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal. If the vehicle is equipped...

Manual transmission control
Fig. 1.134. Manual transmission shift modes The car's manual gearbox has a standard gear shift pattern. It is depicted on the gear shift knob. All forward gears have...

Automatic transmission control
Fig. 1.135. Automatic transmission shift modes The highly efficient automatic transmission has four forward gears and one reverse gear. In the dark, when the selector is...

Anti-lock braking system
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking during sudden braking or when driving on an uneven road surface. The electronic control unit of the...

Traction Control System (TCS)
When driving on slippery roads, the traction control system (TCS) prevents the drive wheels from spinning, thereby helping the car to gain speed. This system also...

Towing a trailer or car
If your vehicle is used for towing, check your local regulations first. Regulations for towing trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles may vary from region to region...

Actions in case of a traffic accident (malfunction)
If the engine does not start Warning! If the engine does not start, do not attempt to start it by towing the vehicle. This may result in an accident or other damage....

Spare wheel — removal and installation
Cars can be equipped with either a small-sized spare wheel or a spare wheel that is unified with the rest of the car's wheels. Spare wheel, unified with the other wheels...

Towing a broken down vehicle
Towing a car with a manual transmission Fig. 1.152. Rules for towing a vehicle with a manual transmission If you are towing your vehicle with the front wheels raised,...

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