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Maintenance

APPEARANCE CARE

Exterior care

Even prompt washing with plain water

may not completely remove all these

deposits.

NOTICE

If you park your vehicle near a stain-

less steel sign or glass facade build-

ing, the vehicle’s exterior plastic

parts such as a bumper, spoiler, gar-

nish, light or exterior mirror might be

damaged due to sunlight reflected

from the sign or building. To prevent

damage of the exterior plastic parts,

you should avoid parking in areas

where light may be reflected or use a

car cover. (The exterior plastic parts

applied to your vehicle may vary.)

A mild soap, safe for use on painted

surfaces, may be used.

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-

oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do

not allow soap to dry on the finish.

NOTICE

• Do not use strong soap, chemical

detergents or hot water, and do

not wash the vehicle in direct sun-

light or when the body of the vehi-

cle is warm.

Exterior general caution

• Be careful when washing the side

windows of your vehicle.

It is very important to follow the label

directions when using any chemical

cleaner or polish. Read all warning and

caution statements that appear on the

label.

Especially, with high-pressure wa-

ter, water may leak through the

windows and wet the interior.

• To prevent damage to the plastic

parts and lights, do not clean with

chemical solvents or strong deter-

gents.

Finish maintenance

Washing

To help protect your vehicle’s finish

from rust and deterioration, wash it

thoroughly and frequently at least once

a month with lukewarm or cold water.

If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-

ing, you should wash it after each off-

road trip. Pay special attention to the

removal of any accumulation of salt,

dirt, mud, and other foreign materials.

Make sure the drain holes in the lower

edges of the doors and rocker panels

are kept clear and clean.

WARNING

Wet brakes

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes whilst driving slowly to see if

they have been affected by water. If

braking performance is impaired,

dry the brakes by applying them

lightly whilst maintaining a slow for-

ward speed.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

industrial pollution and similar deposits

can damage your vehicle’s finish if not

removed immediately.

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High-pressure washing

NOTICE

• When using high-pressure washers,

make sure to maintain sufficient dis-

tance from the vehicle.

Matte paint finish vehicle

(if equipped)

Automatic car wash which uses ro-

tating brushes should not be used

as this can damage the surface of

your vehicle. A steam cleaner which

washes the vehicle surface at high

temperature may result the oil to ad-

here and leave stains that is difficult

to remove.

Insufficient clearance or excessive

pressure can lead to component

damage or water penetration.

• Do not spray the camera, sensors or

its surrounding area directly with a

high pressure washer. Shock applied

from high pressure water may cause

the device to not operate normally.

Use a soft cloth (for example, micro-

fiber towel or sponge) when washing

your vehicle and dry with a microfi-

ber towel. When you hand wash your

vehicle, you should not use a clean-

er that finishes with wax. If the vehi-

cle surface is too dirty (sand, dirt,

dust, contaminant, etc.), clean the

surface with water before washing

the car.

• Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or plastic covers) or

connectors as they may be damaged

if they come into contact with high

pressure water.

Waxing

Wax the vehicle when water will no lon-

ger bead on the paint.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

waxing. Use a good quality liquid or

paste wax, and follow the manufactur-

er’s instructions. Wax all metal trim to

protect it and to maintain its luster. Re-

moving oil, tar, and similar materials

with a spot remover will usually strip the

wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax

these areas even if the rest of the vehi-

cle does not yet need waxing.

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NOTICE

• 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 electrical/

electronic components inside the

vehicle as this may damage them.

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Maintenance

Finish damage repair

NOTICE

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

painted surface must be repaired

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly

rust and may develop into a major re-

pair expense.

• Wiping dust or dirt off the body

with a dry cloth will scratch the fin-

ish.

• Do not use steel wool, abrasive

cleaners, or strong detergents

containing highly alkaline or caus-

tic agents on chrome-plated or an-

odized aluminium parts. This may

result in damage to the protective

coating and cause discolouration

or paint deterioration.

NOTICE

If your vehicle is damaged and re-

quires any metal repair or replace-

ment, be sure the body shop applies

anti-corrosion materials to the parts

repaired or replaced.

NOTICE

Matte paint finish vehicle

(if equipped)

Matte paint finish vehicle

(if equipped)

Do not use any polish protector such

as a detergent, an abrasive and a

polish. In case wax is applied, re-

move the wax immediately using a

silicon remover and if any tar or tar

contaminant is on the surface use a

tar remover to clean. However, be

careful not to apply too much pres-

sure on the painted area.

In case of matte paint finish vehicles,

it is impossible to modify only the

damaged area and repair of the

whole part is necessary. If the vehi-

cle is damaged and painting is re-

quired, we recommend that you have

your vehicle maintained and re-

paired by a HYUNDAI authorised re-

pairer. Take extreme care, as it is dif-

ficult to restore the quality after the

repair.

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Bright-metal maintenance

WARNING

• To remove road tar and insects, use

a tar remover, not a scraper or other

sharp object.

• To protect the surfaces of bright-met-

al parts from corrosion, apply a coat-

ing of wax or chrome preservative

and rub to a high luster.

• During winter weather or in coastal

areas, cover the bright metal parts

with a heavier coating of wax or pre-

servative. If necessary, coat the parts

with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or

other protective compound.

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes whilst driving slowly to see if

they have been affected by water. If

braking performance is impaired,

dry the brakes by applying them

lightly whilst maintaining a slow for-

ward speed.

Aluminium wheel maintenance

The aluminium wheels are coated with

a clear protective finish.

NOTICE

Underbody maintenance

• Do not use any abrasive cleaner,

polishing compound, solvent, or

wire brushes on aluminium

wheels.

Corrosive materials used for ice and

snow removal and dust control may col-

lect on the underbody. If these materi-

als are not removed, accelerated rust-

ing can occur on underbody parts such

as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and

exhaust system, even though they have

been treated with rust protection.

Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody

and wheel openings with lukewarm or

cold water once a month, after off-road

driving and at the end of each winter.

Pay special attention to these areas be-

cause it is difficult to see all the mud

and dirt. It will do more harm than good

to wet down the road grime without re-

moving it. The lower edges of doors,

rocker panels, and frame members

have drain holes that should not be al-

lowed to clog with dirt; trapped water in

these areas can cause rusting.

• Clean the wheel when it has

cooled.

• Use only a mild soap or neutral de-

tergent, and rinse thoroughly with

water. Also, be sure to clean the

wheels after driving on salted

roads.

• Do not wash the wheels with high-

speed car wash brushes.

• Do not use any cleanser contain-

ing acid or alkaline detergents.

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Maintenance

Moisture breeds corrosion

Corrosion protection

Moisture creates the conditions in

which corrosion is most likely to occur.

For example, corrosion is accelerated

by high humidity, particularly when tem-

peratures are just above freezing. In

such conditions, the corrosive material

is kept in contact with the vehicle sur-

faces by moisture that is slow to evapo-

rate.

Mud is particularly corrosive because it

is slow to dry and holds moisture in

contact with the vehicle. Although the

mud appears to be dry, it can still retain

moisture and promote corrosion.

High temperatures can also accelerate

corrosion of parts that are not properly

ventilated so the moisture can be dis-

persed. For all these reasons, it is par-

ticularly important to keep your vehicle

clean and free of mud or accumulations

of other materials. This applies not only

to the visible surfaces but particularly to

the underside of the vehicle.

Protecting your vehicle from corro-

sion

By using the most advanced design

and construction practices to combat

corrosion, we produces vehicles of the

highest quality. However, this is only

part of the job. To achieve the long-

term corrosion resistance your vehicle

can deliver, the owner’s cooperation

and assistance is also required.

Common causes of corrosion

The most common causes of corrosion

on your vehicle are:

• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is al-

lowed to accumulate underneath the

vehicle.

• Removal of paint or protective coat-

ings; by stones, gravel, abrasion or

minor scrapes and dents which leave

unprotected metal exposed to corro-

sion.

To help prevent corrosion

High-corrosion areas

You can help prevent corrosion from

getting started by observing the follow-

ing:

If you live in an area where your vehicle

is regularly exposed to corrosive mate-

rials, corrosion protection 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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Keep your vehicle clean

Keep your garage dry

The best way to prevent corrosion is to

keep your vehicle clean and free of cor-

rosive materials. Attention to the under-

side of the vehicle is particularly impor-

tant.

Don’t park your vehicle in a damp,

poorly ventilated garage. This creates a

favorable environment for corrosion.

This is particularly true if you wash your

vehicle in the garage or drive it into the

garage when it is still wet or covered

with snow, ice or mud. Even a heated

garage can contribute to corrosion un-

less it is well ventilated so moisture is

dispersed.

• If you live in a high-corrosion area —

where road salts are used, near the

ocean, areas with industrial pollution,

acid rain, etc.—, you should take ex-

tra care to prevent corrosion. In win-

ter, hose off the underside of your

vehicle at least once a month and be

sure to clean the underside thorough-

ly when winter is over.

• When cleaning underneath the vehi-

cle, give particular attention to the

components under the fenders and

other areas that are hidden from

view. Do a thorough job; just damp-

ening the accumulated mud rather

than washing it away will accelerate

corrosion rather than prevent it. Wa-

ter under high pressure and steam

are particularly effective in removing

accumulated mud and corrosive ma-

terials.

Keep paint and trim in good condition

Scratches or chips in the finish should

be covered with “touch-up” paint as

soon as possible to reduce the possibil-

ity of corrosion. If bare metal is showing

through, the attention of a qualified

body and paint shop is recommended.

Bird droppings : Bird droppings are

highly corrosive and may damage

painted surfaces in just a few hours. Al-

ways remove bird droppings as soon as

possible.

Don’t neglect the interior

Moisture can collect under the floor

mats and carpeting to cause corrosion.

Check under the mats periodically to be

sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular

care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning

materials or chemicals in the vehicle.

• When cleaning lower door panels,

rocker panels and frame members,

be sure that drain holes are kept

open so that moisture can escape

and not be trapped inside to acceler-

ate corrosion.

These should be carried only in proper

containers and any spills or leaks

should be cleaned up, flushed with

clean water and thoroughly dried.

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