2002 Hyundai Atos Owners Manual

CORROSION PREVENTION AND  APPEARANCE CARE
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To clean  whitewall  tires, use  a stiff  brush or
soapy steel-wool scouring  pad.
Keep Your Garage Dry
WASHING AND WAXING
Don't park your car in a damp, poorly ventilated
garage. This creates a favorable  environment
for  corrosion. This  is  particularly  true  if you
wash your car 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 contrib-
ute to corrosion  unless it is well  ventilated so
moisture is dispersed.
Washing Your Hyundai
To  clean  plastic wheel  covers,  use  a  clean
sponge or soft cloth and water.
Never wash your  car when the surface  is hot
from being in the sun. Always wash your car in
the shade.
To clean  cast aluminum  alloy  wheels, use  a
mild  soap  or neutral  detergent.  Do  not  use
abrasive cleaners. Protect the bare-metal sur-
faces by  cleaning, polishing and  waxing. Be-
cause aluminum is subject to corrosion, be sure
to give aluminum alloy wheels special attention
in winter. If you drive on salted roads, clean the
wheels thoroughly afterwards.
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 chemicals are  used,
you should pay particular attention to the under-
side  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 corrosive  materials.
Use a  good quality  car-washing solution and
follow the manufacturer's directions on the pack-
age. These are available at your Hyundai deal-
er or auto parts outlet. Don't use strong house-
hold detergents,  gasoline, strong  solvents or
abrasive cleaning powders as these may dam-
age the finish.
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Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be cov-
ered with "touch-up" paint as soon as possible
to reduce  the possibility  of corrosion.  If bare
metal  is showing  through, the  attention  of a
qualified body and paint shop is recommended.
After washing,  be sure to  rinse thoroughly.  If
soapy water dries  on the finish, streaking  will
result.
When the  weather is  warm and  the humidity
low, you  may find  it necessary  to rinse each
section  immediately  after  washing  to  avoid
streaking.
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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, clean-
ing materials or chemicals in the car.
These should be carried only in proper contain-
ers and any spills  or leaks should be cleaned
up,  flushed with  clear  water  and  thoroughly
dried.
After rinsing, dry the car using a damp chamois
or soft, absorbent cloth. The reason for drying
the car is to remove water from the car so it will
dry  without water  spots.  Don't  rub,  this can
damage the finish.
Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse it frequently
and  don't damage  the  finish  by rubbing  too
hard. For  stubborn  spots, dampen  them fre-
quently and remove them a little at a time.
If you find any nicks or scratches in the paint,
use touch-up  paint to  cover  them to  prevent
corrosion.  To protect the paintwork of  the car
against corrosion, you must clean your Hyundai
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