Hyundai ix55 Veracruz owners manual page 402

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Maintenance G230103AUN G230105AUN G230106AUN Finish damage repair Underbody maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance Deep scratches or stone chips in theCorrosive materials used for ice andThe aluminum wheels are coated with a painted surface must be repairedsnow removal and dust control maclear protectivy col-e finish. promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rustlect on the underbody. If these materials • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol- and may develop into a major repairare not removed, accelerated rusting canishing compound, solvent, or wire expense. occur on underbody parts such as the brushes on aluminum wheels. They fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust may scratch or damage the finish. system, even though they have been ✽✽ NOTICE treated with rust protection. • Use only a mild soap or neutral deter- If your vehicle is damaged and requires gent, and rinse thoroughly with water. Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody any metal repairorreplacement, be sure Also, be sure to clean the wheels after and wheel openings with lukewarm or driving on salted roads.This helps pre- the body shop applies anti-corrosion cold water once a month, after off-road vent corrosion. materials to the parts repaired or replaced. driving and at the end of each winter. Pay• Avoid washing the wheels with high- special attention to these areas because speed car wash brushes. it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It G230104AUN will do more harm than good to wet down• Do not use any cleaners containing Bright-metal maintenance acid or acid detergents. It may damage the road grime without removing it. The • To remove road tar and insects, use a and corrode the aluminum wheels lower edges of doors, rocker panels, andcoated with a clear protective finish. tar remover, not a scraper or other sharp object. frame members have drain holes that should not be allowed to clog with dirt; • To protect the surfaces of bright-metal trapped water in these areas can cause parts from corrosion, apply a coating ofrusting. wax or chrome preservative and rub to a high luster. WARNING • During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts withAfter washing the vehicle, test the brakes while driving slowly to see if a heavier coating of wax or preserva- they have been affected by water. If tive. If necessary, coat the parts with braking performance is impaired, non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective compound. dry the brakes by applying them lightly while maintaining a slow for- ward speed. 761

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