Hyundai Tucson: Exterior care / Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur on underbody parts such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system, even though they have been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody and wheel openings with lukewarm or cold water once a month, after off-road driving and at the end of each winter. Pay special attention to these areas because it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm than good to wet down the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and frame members have drain holes that should not be allowed to clog with dirt; trapped water in these areas can cause rusting.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the brakes while driving slowly to see if they have been affected by water. If braking performance is impaired, dry the brakes by applying them lightly while maintaining a slow forward speed.
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of brightmetal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preserv ...
Aluminum and chrome wheel maintenance
The aluminum and chrome wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes
on aluminum or chrome wheels.
Clea ...
Other information:
Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Service Manual: Description and Operation
Description
Emissions Control System consists of three major systems.
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The Crankcase Emission Control System prevents blow-by gas
from releasing into the atmosphere. This system recycles gas back into
the intake manifold (Closed Crankcase Ventilation Type).
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The Evaporative Em ...
Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Owners Manual: Electric chromic mirror (ECM) (if equipped)
The electric rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from the headlights
of the car behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions.
When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor
mounted in the rearview mirror. The sensor detects the light leve ...