Appearance Care; Exterior Care - Hyundai i10 Owner's Manual

APPEARANCE CARE

Exterior care

Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle's finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign ma-
terials. Make sure the drain holes in
the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar depos-
its can damage your vehicle's finish if
not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain wa-
ter may not completely remove all
these deposits.
A mild soap, safe for use on painted
surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
NOTICE
• Do not use strong soap, chemi-
cal detergents or hot water, and
do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of the
vehicle is warm.
• Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through
the windows and wet the interi-
or.
• To prevent damage to the plas-
tic parts and lamps, do not clean
with chemical solvents or strong
detergents.
WARNING
Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see
if they have been affected by wa-
ter. If braking performance is im-
paired, dry the brakes by applying
them lightly while maintaining a
slow forward speed.
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