Hyundai KONA 2024 Owner's Manual page 563

Maintenance
NOTICE
Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)
Automatic car wash which uses rotating
brushes should not be used as this can
damage the surface of your vehicle. A
steam cleaner which washes the vehicle
surface at high temperature may result
the oil to adhere and leave stains that is
difficult to remove.
Use a soft cloth (for example, microfiber
towel or sponge) when washing your
vehicle and dry with a microfiber towel.
When you hand wash your vehicle, you
should not use a cleaner that finishes with
wax. If the vehicle surface is too dirty
(sand, dirt, dust, contaminant, etc.), clean
the surface with water before washing
the car.
Waxing
A good coat of wax helps protect your
paint from contaminants.
Wax the vehicle when water no longer
beads 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 usually strips the wax
from the finish. Be sure to re-wax these
areas even if the rest of the vehicle does
not yet need waxing.
NOTICE
• Do not wipe dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth to prevent scratching
the finish.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts to prevent
discoloration or paint deterioration.
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NOTICE
Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)
Do not use any polish protector such as
detergent, abrasive, or polish. If wax is
applied, remove the wax immediately
using a silicone remover. If any tar or tar
contaminant is on the surface, use a tar
remover to clean.
Be careful not to apply too much pressure
on the painted area.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips on the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts
and may develop into a major repair
expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body shop applies anticorrosion
materials to the parts repaired or
replaced.
NOTICE
Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)
It is impossible to modify only repaint the
damaged area. The whole part must be
repainted as necessary. If the vehicle is
damaged and painting is required, have
your vehicle maintained and repaired by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Take
extreme care, as it is difficult to restore
the quality after the repair.