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APPEARANCE CARE
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CORROSION PROTECTION
SE020A1-E
Protecting Your Hyundai
From Corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices, every
Hyundai is built to retain the original
factory finish for many years. However,
long term durability is also greatly de-
pendant upon maintaining the various
protection systems and coatings used
in manufacture since constant, expo-
sure to the elements will result in a
breakdown and loss of effectiveness.
The following suggestions are made to
assist in the maintenance of the vehicle
bodywork.
SE030A1-E
Underbody Coatings
Every Hyundai passenger car receives
a full underbody and cavity injection
treatment during production. In order
that this treatment may retain maxi-
mum effectiveness it is recommended
that the underbody receives a power
wash and a thorough inspection after
each winter season. In doing so any
accumulations of mud, which act as
moisture traps and combine with road
salts to accelerate corrosion will be
removed. In order to maintain the Anti
Perforation Warranty, the requirements
regarding the retreatment programme
must be observed in accordance with
the Terms and Conditions outlined in
the separate Anti Perforation Warranty
Booklet.
NOTE:
The underbody should never be
steam cleaned since the underbody
coating may be removed by this pro-
cess.
During the interim period between
power washing the underbody, the
more vulnerable areas such as wheel
arches should be hosed off particu-
larly during the winter season to
prevent prolonged contact with road
salts.
Ensure that the various drain points
located at the bottom of the door
panels and sills are kept clear to
prevent water from becoming trapped
within the cavities. Wherever pos-
sible, the parking of the vehicle in a
confined, poorly ventilated location
(a garage for example) should be
avoided when the vehicle is wet or is
covered with snow or ice. Under
these conditions, the internal cavi-
ties of the vehicle will remain damp
for prolonged periods of time which
will encourage corrosion. Parking
the vehicle where good ventilation
exists (outside for example) is pref-
erable.
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