Hyundai 2008 Accent Owner's Manual page 197

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CAUTION:
o Water washing in the engine com-
partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the failure
of electrical circuits located in the
engine compartment.
o Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/elec-
tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.
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Spot Cleaning
Don't use gasoline, strong solvents or
corrosive cleaning agents. These can
damage the finish of the car. To remove
road tar, use turpentine on a clean, soft
cloth. Be gentle.
To remove dead insects or tree sap, use
warm water and mild soap or car-wash-
ing solution. Soak the spot and rub gen-
tly. If the paint has lost its luster, use a
commercial car-cleaning polish.
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Polishing and Waxing
Always wash and dry the car before pol-
ishing or waxing or using a combination
cleaner and wax. Use a good quality
commercial product
manufacturer's directions on the con-
tainer. Polish and wax the bright trim
pieces as well as the paint.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
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When to Wax Again
You should polish and wax the car again
when water no longer beads on a clean
surface but spreads out over a larger
area.
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Maintaining Bumpers
Special precautions must be observed to
preserve the appearance of the bumpers
on your Hyundai. They are:
o Be careful not to spill battery electro-
lyte or hydraulic brake fluid on the
bumpers. If you do, wash it off imme-
diately with clean water.
o Be gentle when cleaning the bumper
surfaces. They are made of soft plastic
and follow the
and the surface can be damaged if
mistreated. Do not use abrasive clean-
ers. Use warm water and mild soap or
carwashing solution.
o Do not expose the bumpers to high
temperatures. For example, if you have
your
bumpers on the car if the car is going
to be placed in a high-temperature
paint booth.
car repainted, do not leave the
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