Hyundai Atos owners manual page 86

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE E020C01A-AAT E030A01A-AAT To clean whitewall tires, use a stiff brush or Keep Your Garage Dry WASHING AND WAXING soapy steel-wool scouring pad. Don't park your car in a damp, poorly ventilated Washing Your Hyundai garage. This creates a favorable environment To clean plastic wheel covers, use a clean Never wash your car when the surface is hot for corrosion. This is particularly true if you from being in the sun. Always wash your car in sponge or soft cloth and water. wash your car in the garage or drive it into the the shade. garage when it is still wet or covered with snow, To clean cast aluminum alloy wheels, use a ice or mud. Even a heated garage can contrib- Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abrasive and mild soap or neutral detergent. Do not use ute to corrosion unless it is well ventilated so abrasive cleaners. Protect the bare-metal sur- can scratch the paint if it is not removed. Air moisture is dispersed. pollution or acid rain may damage the paint and faces by cleaning, polishing and waxing. Be- cause aluminum is subject to corrosion, be sure E020D01A-AAT trim through chemical action if pollutants are Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition allowed to remain in contact with the surface. Ifto give aluminum alloy wheels special attention in winter. If you drive on salted roads, clean the Scratches or chips in the finish should be cov- you live near the ocean or in an area where road salts or dust control chemicals are used, wheels thoroughly afterwards. ered with "touch-up" paint as soon as possible you should pay particular attention to the under- to reduce the possibility of corrosion. If bare After washing, be sure to rinse thoroughly. If side of the car. Start by rinsing the car to metal is showing through, the attention of a soapy water dries on the finish, streaking will qualified body and paint shop is recommended. remove dust and loose dirt. In winter, or if you result. have driven through mud or muddy water, be sure to thoroughly clean the underside as well. When the weather is warm and the humidity Use a hard direct stream of water to remove E020E01A-AAT low, you may find it necessary to rinse each Don't Neglect the Interior accumulations of mud or corrosive materials. section immediately after washing to avoid Use a good quality car-washing solution and Moisture can collect under the floor mats and streaking. follow the manufacturer's directions on the pack- carpeting to cause corrosion. Check under the age. These are available at your Hyundai deal- mats periodically to be sure the carpeting is dry.er or auto parts outlet. Don't use strong house-After rinsing, dry the car using a damp chamois Use particular care if you carry fertilizers, clean- or soft, absorbent cloth. The reason for drying hold detergents, gasoline, strong solvents or ing materials or chemicals in the car. abrasive cleaning powders as these may dam- the car is to remove water from the car so it will These should be carried only in proper contain- age the finish. dry without water spots. Don't rub, this can ers and any spills or leaks should be cleaned damage the finish. up, flushed with clear water and thoroughly Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse it frequently dried. If you find any nicks or scratches in the paint, and don't damage the finish by rubbing too use touch-up paint to cover them to prevent hard. For stubborn spots, dampen them fre- quently and remove them a little at a time. corrosion. To protect the paintwork of the car against corrosion, you must clean your Hyundai 4-2

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