2004 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
thesurfaceafterwashingtoremovethesolution.
Never allow the solution to  dry on the painted
surfaces.
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When to Wax Again
stay on the surface to loosen the dirt, then wipe
with a clean damp sponge or cloth. If all the dirt
stains are not removed, repeat this procedure
untiltheupholsteryisclean.Donotusegasoline,
solvent, paint thinner or other strong cleaners.
You should polish and wax the car again when
water no longer beads on  a clean surface but
spreads out over a larger area.
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Spot Cleaning
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Maintaining Bumpers
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Don’tusegasoline,strongsolventsorcorrosive
cleaningagents.Thesecandamagethefinishof
the car. To remove road tar, use turpentine on a
clean, soft cloth or commercially available bug
and tar remover. Be gentle.
To remove dead insects or tree sap, use warm
water and  mild soap or  car-washing solution.
Soakthespotandrubgently.Ifthepainthaslost
itsluster,useacommercialcar-cleaningpolish.
To Clean the Leather  Upholstery
(If Installed)
Inthenormalcourseofuse,leatherupholstered
surfaceswill,likeanymaterial,pick-updustand
dirt. This dust and dirt must be cleaned off or it
mayworkintothesurfaceoftheleather,causing
damage.
Special precautions must be observed  to pre-
serve the appearance of the bumpers on your
Hyundai. They are:
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Be careful not to spill  battery electrolyte or
hydraulic brake fluid on the bumpers. If you
do, wash it off immediately with clear water.
Be gentle  when cleaning  the bumper sur-
faces. They are made of soft plastic and the
surfacecanbedamagedifmistreated.Donot
use abrasive cleaners. Use warm water and
mild soap or car-washing solution.
Fineleatherneedscare,andshouldbecleaned
when necessary.  Washing leather thoroughly
with soap and water will keep your leather lus-
trous,beautifulandensureyouhavemanyyears
of wear.
Takeapieceofcheeseclothandusinganymild
soapandlukewarmwater,workupagoodlather.
Thoroughly wash the leather. Wipe clean with a
slightlydampclothanddrywithsoftcloth.Dothis
as often as the leather becomes soiled.
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Polishing and Waxing
Alwayswashanddrythecarbeforepolishingor
waxingorusingacombinationcleanerandwax.
Use a  good quality  commercial product   and
follow the manufacturer’s directions on the con-
tainer. Polish and wax the bright trim pieces as
well as the paint.
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Do not  expose  the bumpers  to high  tem-
peratures. For example, if you have your car
repainted, do not leave the bumpers on  the
car if the car is going to be placed in a high-
temperaturepaintbooth.
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During tanning operations, sufficient oils are in-
corporated through processing that none need
be  applied during  the  life of  the  leather. Oil
appliedtothefinishedsurfacewillinnowayhelp
the leather and may do more harm than good.
Varnishes and furniture polishes should never
be used under any conditions.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
To Clean the Vinyl  Upholstery
Tocleanthevinylupholstery,firstremoveloose
dirtanddustwithavacuumcleaner.Thenapply
a solution of mild soap or detergent and water
using a clean sponge or soft cloth. Allow this to
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