Hyundai Sonata EF IV 4 owners manual page 146

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4- 2 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE E010A01A-AAT E010D01A-AAT E020B01A-AAT CORROSION PROTECTION Moisture Breeds Corrosion Keep Your Car Clean Protecting Your Hyundai from Corro- sion Moisture creates the conditions in which corro-The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep sion is most likely to occur. For example, cor-your car clean and free of corrosive materials. rosion is accelerated by high humidity, particu-Attention to the underside of the car is particu- By using the most advanced design and con- larly when temperatures are just above freez-larly important. struction practices to combat corrosion, ing. In such conditions, the corrosive material is Hyundai produces cars of the highest quality. However, this is only part of the job. To achievekept in contact with the car surfaces by mois-o If you live in a high-corrosion area — where ture that is slow to evaporate. road salts are used, near the ocean, areas the long-term corrosion resistance your Mud is particularly corrosive because it is slow with industrial pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you Hyundai can deliver, the owner's cooperation and assistance is also required. to dry and holds moisture in contact with theshould take extra care to prevent corrosion. vehicle. Although the mud appears to be dry, it In winter, hose off the underside of your car E010B01A-AAT can still retain the moisture and promote corro- at least once a month and be sure to clean Common Causes of Corrosion sion. the underside thoroughly when winter is The most common causes of corrosion on your High temperatures can also accelerate corro-over. car are: sion of parts that are not properly ventilated soo When cleaning underneath the car, give the moisture can be dispersed. For all theseparticular attention to the components under o Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed toreasons, it is particularly important to keep yourthe fenders and other areas that are hidden accumulate underneath the car. car clean and free of mud or accumulations offrom view. Do a thorough job; just dampening other materials. This applies not only to thethe accumulated mud rather than washing it o Removal of paint or protective coatings by visible surfaces but particularly to the undersideaway will accelerate corrosion rather than stones, gravel, abrasion or minor scrapes of the car. prevent it. Water under high pressure and and dents which leave unprotected metal steam are particularly effective in removing exposed to corrosion. accumulated mud and corrosive materials. E020A01A-AAT o When cleaning lower door panels, rocker TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION panels and frame members, be sure that E010C01A-AAT drain holes are kept open so that moisture High-Corrosion Areas You can help prevent corrosion from getting started by observing the following: can escape and not be trapped inside to ac- If you live in an area where your car is regularly celerate corrosion. exposed to corrosive materials, corrosion pro- tection is particularly important. Some of the common causes of accelerated corrosion are road salts, dust control chemicals, ocean air and industrial pollution.

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