This comprehensive service repair manual provides detailed information for the 1998-2008 Daewoo Matiz, covering a wide range of topics to assist you in maintaining and repairing your vehicle. The manual includes detailed instructions for a variety of tasks, including maintenance, engine repair, control system diagnostics, mechanical troubleshooting, fuel system service specifications, emission control system adjustments, intake, exhaust, and cooling system maintenance, lubrication procedures, ignition, starting, and charging system repair, automatic and manual transmission service, transfer case, propeller shaft, drive shaft, differential, axle, suspension, tire and wheel maintenance, brake system repair, parking brake adjustments, steering column and power steering system diagnostics, air conditioning system service, supplemental restraint system (SRS) inspection, seat belt replacement, engine immobilizer system troubleshooting, cruise control system repair, wiper and washer system maintenance, door lock mechanisms, instrument panel, audio, and visual system operation, horn replacement, windshield and glass repair, mirror adjustment, seat adjustments, engine hood and door operation, exterior and interior trim maintenance, electrical system diagnostics, multiplex and CAN communication system troubleshooting, and much more. This manual is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced mechanics, offering step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams to guide you through every repair process.
The Daewoo Matiz, a compact city car produced from 1998 to 2008, was a popular choice for urban dwellers seeking economical and maneuverable transportation. Developed as the successor to the Daewoo Tico, the Matiz carried the same fundamental design philosophy – offering a budget-friendly, practical, and surprisingly spacious vehicle for its size. While the Matiz was characterized by its distinctive bubble-like design, it also boasted surprisingly roomy interior space, offering reasonable legroom and headroom for four occupants. The Matiz was available with a choice of 0.8-liter or 1.0-liter petrol engines, renowned for their fuel efficiency and reliability.
Despite its small stature, the Matiz's compact dimensions and light weight provided remarkable agility and maneuverability within crowded city environments. This agility was further enhanced by the car's relatively tight turning circle. Built upon a robust platform, the Matiz offered a surprisingly smooth and comfortable ride, effectively absorbing bumps and irregularities in the road surface. This combination of practicality, affordability, and fuel efficiency made the Daewoo Matiz a successful model for Daewoo, selling over 1.5 million units globally. Though no longer in production, the Matiz remains a familiar sight on roads around the world, a testament to its enduring appeal as an economical and dependable city car.