Vehicle washing After driving on a coastal road (salty road), a road where calcium chloride was spread, an area with excessive smoke or coal tar, or a muddy or dusty area, or when the vehicle is stained with tree sap or insects’ or birds' droppings, wash the vehicle immediately since corrosion may occur on the vehicle body. y y Avoid direct sunlight and wash the vehicle in the shade. If your vehicle has been parked under direct sunlight, let it cool properly before washing. y y Dust off the vehicle with cold water. y y Mix cold water with detergent in a bucket and wipe the vehicle from top to bottom using a soft brush, sponge, or cloth. y y Wash off any foreign materials on the vehicle body without damaging the painted surface. y y Any scratched or damaged painted surface causes corrosion, so repair them with paint for repair. y y Remove moisture using a dry and soft cloth. y y After washing, drive the vehicle normally after driving it slowly, and checking the operating status of the brakes. Caution y y Be careful not to damage the air spoiler when cleaning the vehicle in an automatic car wash. y y When washing with water (including high pressure washing) on the underside of the vehicle or high voltage, etc., be careful not to get moisture into various sensors or high voltage connectors. Our warranty will not be provided for any consequent failure. y y Avoid washing with water when the brake discs are hot. Hot brake discs may be deformed or damaged if it comes into contact with water. y y If possible, avoid high pressure washing for maintaining and managing the vehicle performance. y y High pressure washing may damage the components and sensors installed on the exterior of the vehicle and the painted surface of the panels. In particular, be careful not to get water into the electrical devices and sensors at the bottom of the vehicle. y y When you use high pressure washing unavoidably, maintain a proper distance between the high pressure water nozzle and the vehicle. If the distance is too close, the sensors on the bumper may malfunction or the painted surface of the panels may be damaged due to the high water pressure. 1-36 Vehicle Information and Safety Precautions y y Do not use abrasive wax and strong cleaning materials such as steel wool which will scratch the vehicle body and bumper. y y Do not clean the inside of the motor room with liquid substances such as water or wax. Liquid substances may enter electrical devices (sensors and high voltage system) inside the motor room, which may prevent the vehicle from operating due to malfunction of various electrical devices and malfunction of the high voltage system.
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