Hyundai Sonata EF IV 4 owners manual page 147

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 4- 3 E020C01A-AAT E030A01A-AAT To clean plastic wheel covers, use a clean Keep Your Garage Dry WASHING AND WAXING sponge or soft cloth and water. Don't park your car in a damp, poorly ventilatedWashing Your Hyundai To clean cast aluminum alloy wheels, use a mild garage. This creates a favorable environment Never wash your car when the surface is hot soap or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive for corrosion. This is particularly true if you from being in the sun. Always wash your car in cleaners. Protect the bare-metal surfaces by wash your car in the garage or drive it into the garage when it is still wet or covered with snow,the shade. cleaning, polishing and waxing. Because alumi- ice or mud. Even a heated garage can contrib- num is subject to corrosion, be sure to give Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abrasive and ute to corrosion unless it is well ventilated so aluminum alloy wheels special attention in win- can scratch the paint if it is not removed. Air moisture is dispersed. pollution or acid rain may damage the paint andter. If you drive on salted roads, clean the wheels thoroughly afterwards. trim through chemical action if pollutants are E020D01A-AAT allowed to remain in contact with the surface. IfAfter washing, be sure to rinse thoroughly. If Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition you live near the ocean or in an area where roadsoapy water dries on the finish, streaking will salts or dust control chemicals are used, you should pay particular attention to the undersideresult. Scratches or chips in the finish should be of the car. Start by rinsing the car to remove dustWhen the weather is warm and the humidity low, covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as pos- and loose dirt. In winter, or if you have driven you may find it necessary to rinse each section sible to reduce the possibility of corrosion. If through mud or muddy water, be sure to thor- bare metal is showing through, the attention of oughly clean the underside as well. Use a hard immediately after washing to avoid streaking. a qualified body and paint shop is recommended. direct stream of water to remove accumulations After rinsing, dry the car using a damp chamois of mud or corrosive materials. Use a good or soft, absorbent cloth. The reason for drying E020E01A-AAT quality car-washing solution and follow the Don't Neglect the Interior the car is to remove water from the car so it will manufacturer's directions on the package. dry without water spots. Don't rub, this can These are available at your Hyundai dealer or Moisture can collect under the floor mats and damage the finish. carpeting to cause corrosion. Check under the auto parts outlet. Don't use strong household detergents, gasoline, strong solvents or abra- mats periodically to be sure the carpeting is dry. If you find any nicks or scratches in the paint, sive cleaning powders as these may damage Use particular care if you carry fertilizers, clean-the finish. use touch-up paint to cover them to prevent ing materials or chemicals in the car. Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse it frequently corrosion. To protect the paintwork of the car These should be carried only in proper contain- and don't damage the finish by rubbing too hard.against corrosion, you must clean your Hyundai ers and any spills or leaks should be cleaned up, (at least once a month). Give special attention For stubborn spots, dampen them frequently flushed with clear water and thoroughly dried. to the removal of salt, mud and other sub- and remove them a little at a time. stances on the underside of the splashboards To clean whitewall tires, use a stiff brush or soapy steel-wool scouring pad. of the car. Make sure that the outlets and the

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