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3. Replace the high mountedstop light
1.Remove the high mounted stop
lamp after removing screws.
2.Install a new light.
4. Installation
Reinstall it in the reverse order.
License plate lamp replace-
ment
1.Open the trunk.
2.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Using a screwdriver, and open the trunk lid latch cover(1).
4. Using a screwdriver, remove the trunk lid switch(2), and disconnect
the connector.
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5.Loosen the clip and fastener(3), and then remove the trunk lid
cover(4).
6.Remove the clips and screws.
7.Remove the trunk lid trim. Be careful not to damage the fas-
teners between the trunk lid trim
and trunk lid.
8.Loosen the nuts and disconnect
the connectors.
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9. Loosen the bolts and remove thetrunk key hold.
10. Open the trunk lid panel.
Be careful not to damage the fas-
teners between the trunk lid panel
and trunk lid. 11. Remove the bolts and the license
plate lamp.
12. Install a new light.
13. Reinstall it in the reverse order.
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Interior light bulb replacement
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver togently take out the lens from the
interior light housing.
2. Pull the bulb straight out. 3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches, and secure
the lens into place.
5. When the map lamp and room lamp do not operate, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Be careful not to smear or damage
lens, lens tab, and plastic hous-
ings.
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When the luggage lamp does not oper-
ate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
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■ Sunvisor lamp
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■Glove box lamp
Before working on the interior
lights, surely press OFF the
lights to avoid burning your fin-
gers or an electric shock.
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Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all the warn-
ings and cautions on the label.
High-pressure washing
• When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To protect your vehicle’s paint from
rust and deterioration, thoroughly
wash the vehicle at least once a
month with lukewarm or cold water.
After each off-road driving, you
should wash the vehicle. Pay special
attention to removing any salty and
muddy substances. Make sure the
drain holes on the lower door edges
and on the rocker panels are kept
clear and clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollutants and similar
deposits damage your vehicle’s fin-
ish, if not immediately removed.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, which is
safe for a painted surface, may be
used.
After soaping, thoroughly rinse the
vehicle body with lukewarm or cold
water. Do not allow soap to dry on
the finish.
• Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents or hot
water. Do not wash the vehicle
when it is under direct sun-
light, or when its body is
warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may penetrate
into the windows and wet the
interior.
To prevent damage to plastic parts and lamps, do not wash
the vehicle with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.
CAUTION
- Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test
the brake operations to check
whether it is affected by water.
When the braking performance
is deteriorated, dry the brakes
by lightly applying them and
driving forward at a slow speed.
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Waxing
A good coat of wax bars contamina-
tion from the vehicle paint. Maintain a
good coat of wax on your vehicle to
protect it.
Wax the vehicle when the wax polish
vanishes.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.A spot remover, which removes oil,
tar, and other similar materials, peels
off the wax coating from the finish.
Make sure to re-wax these areas,
even when the rest of the vehicle
does not need be waxed.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips on the
paint must be repaired in a prompt
manner. Any exposed metal area
quickly gets rusty, and repairing it
may cost a lot.
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When your vehicle requires any metal
repair or replacement after damage,
make sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to the parts to be
repaired or to be replaced.
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Washing the engine compart-
ment with the water of high
pressure is not recommend-
ed. It may fail electrical cir-
cuits, engine and any other
related part, located in the
engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to contact with electri-
cal/electronic components
and the air duct. These may
damage them.
CAUTION
Wiping dust or dirt off thebody with a dry cloth will
scratch the finish.
Do not use a steel- or wool- abrasive cleaner, or strong
detergents, which is high in
alkaline or caustic agents on
chrome-plated, or which
anodizes aluminum parts.
This may damage the protec-
tive coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
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Bright-metal maintenance
Use a tar remover to remove roadtar and insects, not scraping or
using a sharp object.
To protect a bright metal surface from corrosion, apply a coat of wax
or chrome preservative, or polish
the surface.
In winter or in coastal areas, apply a bright metal part with a heavy
coat of wax or preservative. If nec-
essary, coat the part with non-cor-
rosive petroleum jelly or other pro-
tective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials, which are used
to remove ice, snow or dusts, may
accumulate across the vehicle
underbody. When these materials
are not promptly removed, rusting
process may accelerate across the
underbody, such as the fuel lines,
frame, floor pan and exhaust system,
regardless of the rust-protection
treatment.
Thoroughly wash the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after driving off a road, or after the
winter season. Pay special attention
to the underbody areas to find any
mud or dirt. Remaining road dirt or
grime across the vehicle underbody
does more harm than good. The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain
holes, which should not be clogged
with dirt; clogging in these areas may
cause rusting.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch or damage the
finish.
Clean the wheel, while it is cool.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and thoroughly rinse
with water. Also, always clean the
wheels after driving on a salted
road. This prevents corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with an automatic high-speed washing
brush.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergent. It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes by slowly applying
them to check whether they are
affected by water. When braking
performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by lightly applying
them while driving forward at a
slow speed.
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Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
HYUNDAI produces a vehicle of the
highest quality by using the most
advanced design and construction
practices to combat corrosion.
However, this is only one part of anti-
corrosion resistance practices. To
achieve a long-term corrosion resist-
ance of your vehicle, your coopera-
tion and assistance are required.
Common causes of corrosion
The followings are the most common
causes of corrosion:
accumulate across the vehicle
underbody.
to corrosion due to the removal of
paint or protective coat, possibly by
a stone, gravel, abrasion, minor
scrape, or dent.
High-corrosion areas
In an area, where your vehicle is reg-
ularly exposed to corrosive materi-
als, an anti-corrosion measure is
particularly important. Some of the
common causes of instant vehicle
corrosion are road salts, dust, chem-
icals, salty air and industrial pollu-
tants.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates a condition in which
corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, a corrosion process is
accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when a temperature is just
above the freezing point. In such
condition, the vehicle surface is kept
in contact with moisture that is slow
to evaporate.
Mud is particularly corrosive
because it is slow to dry and holds
moisture in contact with the vehicle.
Although the mud appears to be dry,
it may still retain some moisture
inside and promote corrosion.
A high temperature also accelerates
a corrosion process, when the air is
unventilated, and when the moisture
pervades. For all these reasons, it is
particularly important to keep your
vehicle clean, and remove mud or
any other accumulated substances.
This applies not only to the visible
surfaces but particularly to the vehi-
cle underbody.
To help prevent corrosion
You can prevent corrosion from the
start by following the below precau-
tions.