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APPEARANCE CARE
CORROSION PROTECTION
2
SE020A1-E
Protecting Your Hyundai
From Corrosion
SE030A1-E
Underbody Coatings
NOTE:
The underbody should never be
steamcleanedsincetheunderbody
coatingmayberemovedbythispro-
cess.
During the interim period between
power washing the underbody, the
morevulnerableareassuchaswheel
arches should be hosed off particu-
larly during the winter season to
preventprolongedcontactwithroad
salts.
Ensurethatthevariousdrainpoints
located at the bottom of the door
panels and sills are kept clear to
preventwaterfrombecomingtrapped
within the cavities. Wherever pos-
sible, the parking of the vehicle in a
confined,poorlyventilatedlocation
(a garage for example) should be
avoidedwhenthevehicleiswetoris
covered with snow or ice. Under
these conditions, the internal cavi-
ties of the vehicle will remain damp
forprolongedperiodsoftimewhich
will encourage corrosion. Parking
the vehicle where good ventilation
exists (outside for example) is pref-
erable.
EveryHyundaipassengercarreceives
a full underbody and cavity injection
treatment during production. In order
that this treatment may retain maxi-
mum effectiveness it is recommended
that the underbody receives a power
wash and a thorough inspection after
each winter season. In doing so any
accumulations of mud, which act as
moisture traps and combine with road
salts to accelerate corrosion will be
removed. In order to maintain the Anti
PerforationWarranty,therequirements
regarding the retreatment programme
must be observed in accordance with
the Terms and Conditions outlined in
theseparateAntiPerforationWarranty
Booklet.
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices, every
Hyundai is built to retain the original
factoryfinishformanyyears.However,
long term durability is also greatly de-
pendant upon maintaining the various
protection systems and coatings used
in manufacture since constant, expo-
sure to the elements will result in a
breakdown and loss of effectiveness.
Thefollowingsuggestionsaremadeto
assistinthemaintenanceofthevehicle
bodywork.
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| Language | English |
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