Hyundai EQUUS 2016 Owner's Manual page 444

Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is
to keep your vehicle clean and free
of corrosive materials. Constant
attention to the underbody is particu-
larly important.
• In an area, which is high in corro-
sive materials, such as salts on a
road, salty air, industrial pollutants,
acid rain, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter,
wash off the underbody at least
once a month and make sure to
clean the underbody when the win-
ter is over.
• When cleaning the vehicle under-
body, give particular attention to
the components, such as fenders,
which are hidden underneath.
Thoroughly wash the vehicle.
When you just damp the under-
body, across which mud is accu-
mulated, without washing off the
mud, accelerates corrosion, rather
than preventing it. High-pressure
water and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
• When cleaning lower door panels,
rocker panels and frame members,
make sure that drain holes are kept
clean. Thus moisture can evapo-
rate, without being trapped inside
to accelerate corrosion.
Maintenance
Keep your garage dry
Do not park your vehicle in a damp or
unventilated garage. This creates the
environment, which is favorable to
corrosion. This is particularly true,
when you wash your vehicle in a
garage, when the garage is still wet,
or when the garage is covered with
snow, ice, or mud. Even, a high tem-
perature of a garage may accelerate
corrosion, until it is properly ventilat-
ed, and moisture evaporates.
Keep paint and trim in good condi-
tion
Scratches or chips over the finish
should be immediately covered with
a "touch-up" paint to prevent corro-
sion. When the bare metal is
exposed, it is recommended to visit a
qualified body or paint shop.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture may be dense over the floor
mats and carpeting, causing corro-
sion. Check the floor mats at a regu-
lar basis to make sure that it is dry.
Pay particular attention, when carry-
ing fertilizers, cleaning materials or
chemicals inside the vehicle.
These should be carried only in
proper containers. Any spills or leak-
ages should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.
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