2011 Hyundai Elantra Owners Manual

Maintenance
Waxing
Finish damage repair
Underbody maintenance
Wax  the   vehicle   when  water   will  no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash  and dry the  vehicle before
waxing.  Use   a  good  quality   liquid  or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Removing  oil,  tar,  and  similar  materials
with a  spot remover  will usually  strip the
wax  from  the  finish. Be  sure  to  re-wax
these areas even if  the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.
Deep  scratches  or  stone  chips   in  the
repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly  rust
and  may   develop  into  a  major   repair
expense.
Corrosive  materials   used  for   ice  and
snow removal  and dust control may  col-
lect on the  underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur  on underbody  parts  such  as  the
fuel lines,  frame,  floor pan  and exhaust
system,  even   though  they  have   been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush  the  vehicle underbody
and  wheel  openings  with  lukewarm  or
cold water  once  a month,  after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all  the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road  grime without  removing it.  The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
frame  members  have  drain  holes   that
should not  be  allowed to  clog with  dirt;
trapped water  in these areas  can cause
rusting.
painted
surface
must
be
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the  body   shop   applies  anti-corrosion
materials   to    the   parts   repaired   or
replaced.  
CAUTION
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road  tar and insects, use  a
tar  remover,  not  a   scraper  or  other
sharp object.
Wiping  dust or  dirt  off the  body
with  a dry  cloth  will scratch  the
finish.
To protect the  surfaces of bright-metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
Do  not  use steel  wool,  abrasive
cleaners,   or  strong   detergents
containing    highly    alkaline    or
caustic agents  on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may result  in damage to  the pro-
tective coating and  cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
•  During  winter   weather  or  in  coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier  coating of  wax or preserva-
tive. If  necessary,  coat the  parts  with
non-corrosive petroleum  jelly  or other
protective compound.
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