Hyundai Ix 35 Owner's Manual page 394

osion protection
cting your vehicle from corrosion
ing the most advanced design and
ruction practices to combat corro-
we produces cars of the highest
y. However, this is only part of the
o achieve the long-term corrosion
ance your vehicle can deliver, the
r's cooperation and assistance is
equired.
mon causes of corrosion
most common causes of corrosion
ur car are:
ad salt, dirt and moisture that is
wed to accumulate underneath the
moval of paint or protective coatings
stones, gravel, abrasion or minor
apes and dents which leave unpro-
ed metal exposed to corrosion.
corrosion areas
live in an area where your car is
arly exposed to corrosive materials,
sion protection is particularly impor-
Some of the common causes of
erated corrosion are road salts,
control chemicals, ocean air and
trial pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in which
corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by
high humidity, particularly when tempera-
tures are just above freezing. In such
conditions, the corrosive material is kept
in contact with the car surfaces by mois-
ture that is slow to evaporate.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it is
slow to dry and holds moisture in contact
with the vehicle. Although the mud
appears to be dry, it can still retain the
moisture and promote corrosion.
High temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion of parts that are not properly
ventilated so the moisture can be dis-
persed. For all these reasons, it is par-
ticularly important to keep your car clean
and free of mud or accumulations of
other materials. This applies not only to
the visible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the car.
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from get-
ting started by observing the following: