Hyundai EQUUS 2016, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance
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Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is
to keep your vehicle clean and free
of corrosive materials. Constant
attention to the underbody is particu-
larly important.
• In an area, which is high in corro-
sive materials, such as salts on a
road, salty air, industrial pollutants,
acid rain, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter,
wash off the underbody at least
once a month and make sure to
clean the underbody when the win-
ter is over.
• When cleaning the vehicle under-
body, give particular attention to
the components, such as fenders,
which are hidden underneath.
Thoroughly wash the vehicle.
When you just damp the under-
body, across which mud is accu-
mulated, without washing off the
mud, accelerates corrosion, rather
than preventing it. High-pressure
water and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
• When cleaning lower door panels,
rocker panels and frame members,
make sure that drain holes are kept
clean. Thus moisture can evapo-
rate, without being trapped inside
to accelerate corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
Do not park your vehicle in a damp or
unventilated garage. This creates the
environment, which is favorable to
corrosion. This is particularly true,
when you wash your vehicle in a
garage, when the garage is still wet,
or when the garage is covered with
snow, ice, or mud. Even, a high tem-
perature of a garage may accelerate
corrosion, until it is properly ventilat-
ed, and moisture evaporates.
Keep paint and trim in good condi-
tion
Scratches or chips over the finish
should be immediately covered with
a "touch-up" paint to prevent corro-
sion. When the bare metal is
exposed, it is recommended to visit a
qualified body or paint shop.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture may be dense over the floor
mats and carpeting, causing corro-
sion. Check the floor mats at a regu-
lar basis to make sure that it is dry.
Pay particular attention, when carry-
ing fertilizers, cleaning materials or
chemicals inside the vehicle.
These should be carried only in
proper containers. Any spills or leak-
ages should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.