Maintenance
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Washing Your HYUNDAI
Never wash your car when the surface is
hot from being in the sun. Always wash
your car in the shade.
Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abrasive
and can scratch the paint if it is not
removed. Air pollution or acid rain may
damage the paint and trim through
chemical action if pollutants are allowed
to remain in contact with the surface. If
you live near the ocean or in an area
where road salts or dust control chemi-
cals are used, you should pay particular
attention to the underside of the car. Start
by rinsing the car to remove dust and
loose dirt. In winter, or if you have driven
through mud or muddy water, be sure to
thoroughly clean the underside as well.
Use a hard direct stream of water to
remove accumulations of mud or corro-
sive materials.
Use a good quality car-washing solution
and follow the manufacturer's directions
on the package. These are available at
your HYUNDAI dealer or auto parts out-
let. Don't use strong household deter-
gents, gasoline, strong solvents or abra-
sive cleaning powders as these may
damage the finish.
Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse it fre-
quently and don't damage the finish by
rubbing too hard. For stubborn spots,
dampen them frequently and remove
them a little at a time.
To clean whitewall tires, use a stiff brush
or soapy steel-wool scouring pad.
To clean plastic wheel covers, use a
clean sponge or soft cloth and water.
If you find any nicks or scratches in the
paint, use touch-up paint to cover them
to prevent corrosion. To protect the paint-
work of the car against corrosion, you
must clean your HYUNDAI (at least once
a month). Give special attention to the
removal of salt, mud and other sub-
stances on the underside of the splash-
boards of the car. Make sure that the out-
lets and the underside of the doors are
open. Paint damage can be caused by
small accumulation of tar, industrial pre-
cipitation, tree resin, insects and bird
droppings, when not removed immedi-
ately. If water alone is not strong enough
to remove the accumulated dirt, use a
mild car washing solution. Be sure to
rinse the surface after washing to remove
the solution. Never allow the solution to
dry on the painted surfaces.
CAUTION
• Water washing in the engine com-
partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the fail-
ure of electrical circuits located in
the engine compartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electri-
cal/electronic components inside
the vehicle as this may damage
them.
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