2005 Hyundai Elantra Owners Manual

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WASHING AND WAXING
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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 ac-
celerate  corrosion.
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Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition
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Washing Your Hyundai
Scratches  or  chips   in  the  finish  should  be
covered with "touch-up" paint as  soon as pos-
sible  to reduce  the possibility  of  corrosion. If
bare metal is showing through, the attention of
aqualifiedbodyandpaintshopisrecommended.
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  chemicals 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  thor-
oughly clean the underside as well. Use a hard
direct stream of water  to remove accumulated
mud or corrosive materials. Use a good quality
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Keep Your Garage Dry
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are  highly cor-
rosive and may damage painted surfaces in just
a few hours. Always remove bird droppings as
soon as  possible.
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.
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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-
ersandanyspillsorleaksshouldbecleanedup,
flushed with clean water and  thoroughly dried.
car-washing
solution
and
follow
the
manufacturer's   directions   on  the   package.
These are available at  your Hyundai dealer or
auto parts  outlet. Don't  use strong household
detergents, gasoline,  strong solvents or  abra-
sive cleaning  powders as these  may 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  frequently
and remove them a little at a time.
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