7-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
lIf the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired
immediately.
lTo prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels.
n Cleaning the exterior lights
lWash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush. This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
lDo not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights. Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
n When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position. If the wiper switch is in“ AUTO”,
the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be damaged.
n When using a high pressure car wash
lWhen washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding area directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pressure
water may cause the device to not operate normally. lDo not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behind the emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.
lDo not bring the nozzle tip close to boots( rubber or resin manufactured cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts
may be damaged if they come
into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
lKeep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in.( 30 cm) away from
the vehicle body. Otherwise
resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed
and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
lDo not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near
the lower part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
lDo not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car washer. If water enters the traction battery, the EV system may malfunction.
lDo not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
n Cleaning aluminum parts
When cleaning the hood, do not push hard or put weight on it. The aluminum part may be dented.
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Maintenance and care