2011 Hyundai Accent Owners Manual

44 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
WASHING  AND WAXING
4
E030A02A-AAT
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.
After  rinsing, dry  the  car using  a  damp
chamois or soft, absorbent cloth. The rea-
son 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.
Washing Your Hyundai
Never wash your car when the  surface is
hot from  being in  the sun.  Always wash
your car  in the  shade.
To clean whitewall tires,  use a stiff brush
or  soap-impregnated   steel-wool  scour-
ing   pad.
Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abrasive
and can  scratch  the paint  if it  is not  re-
moved.  Air  pollution   or  acid  rain  may
damage the paint and trim through chemi-
cal  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 rins-
ing 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
accumulations of mud or corrosive  mate-
rials.  Use   a  good  quality   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
abrasive cleaning powders as these  may
damage the  finish.
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 (at  least
once a  month). Give special  attention to
the removal  of salt,  mud and  other sub-
stances    on    the   underside      of   the
splashboards of  the car.  Make sure that
the outlets and the underside of the doors
are open.  Paint damage  can be  caused
by  small  accumulation  of  tar,  industrial
precipitation, tree  resin, insects  and bird
droppings,  when  not  removed  immedi-
ately.
If  water  alone  is  not  strong enough  to
remove the  accumulated dirt, use a  mild
car washing solution. Be sure to rinse the
surface after washing to remove the solu-
tion. Never allow the solution to dry on the
painted  surfaces.
To  clean   plastic  wheel  covers,  use   a
clean sponge  or soft  cloth and  water.
To  clean  cast   aluminum  alloy  wheels,
use a mild  soap or neutral detergent. Do
not  use  abrasive  cleaners.  Protect  the
bare-metal surfaces  by cleaning,  polish-
ing  and  waxing.  Because  aluminum  is
subject to corrosion,  be sure to  give alu-
minum  alloy wheels  special  attention in
winter. If you drive on salted roads, clean
the  wheels thoroughly  afterwards.
After washing, be sure to rinse thoroughly.
If soapy water dries  on the finish, streak-
ing will  result.
When the  weather  is warm  and the  hu-
midity low,  you may  find it  necessary to
rinse each section immediately after wash-
ing to  avoid streaking.
Product Specification
Categories Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Accent Manuals
Download File
Please Enter the Security Characters Shown Below. Letters are Case Sensitive. Your download link will appear upon completing this step.
- 282 pages
Document TypeOwners Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandHyundai, Accent
Document File TypePDF
CopyrightAttribution Non-commercial
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)

Submit your review (optional)
(will not be displayed)
* Required Field