Hyundai Sonata: Exterior Care / 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 preservative and rub to a high luster.
- During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with a heavier coating of wax or preservative. If necessary, coat the parts with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective compound.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requ ...
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 ...
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Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control
The sensitivity of vehicle speed when following the front vehicle to maintain
the set distance can be adjusted. Go to the User Settings Mode (Driving Assist)
and select SCC (Smart Cruise Control). You may select one of the three stages you
prefer.
• Slow:
Vehicle speed following the front vehi ...
Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use
only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote
engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
Recommended SAE viscosity number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area around a ...
