Maintenance

Interior Care

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General Interior Precautions

Do not allow caustic solutions, such as perfume and cosmetic oils, to contact interior parts, as they may cause damage or discoloration. If they contact interior parts, wipe them off immediately. See the instructions on the proper way to clean vinyl.

CAUTION

  • Never allow water or other liquids to contact electrical or electronic components inside the vehicle, as this may cause damage.
  • When cleaning leather items (steering wheel, seats, etc.), use neutral cleaners or low-alcohol solutions. If you use high-alcohol solutions or acidic/alkaline cleaners, the leather color may fade or the surface may peel.

Cleaning Upholstery and Interior Trim

Vinyl

Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.

Cloth

Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets. Remove fresh stains immediately with a fabric stain remover. If fresh stains are not treated immediately, the fabric may become permanently stained and its color may change. In addition, its flame-retardant properties may be reduced if the material is not properly maintained.

CAUTION

Using any cleaning agents or procedures other than those recommended may affect the appearance, color, and flame-retardant properties of the fabric.

Cleaning the Seat Belt Webbing

Clean the seat belt webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow the instructions supplied with the soap. Do not bleach or dye the webbing, as this may weaken the seat belt.

Cleaning the Inside of the Window Glass

If the interior glass surfaces of the vehicle fog up (i.e., become covered with an oily, greasy or waxy film), clean them with a glass cleaner. Follow the instructions on the glass cleaner container.

CAUTION

Do not scratch or scrape the inside of the rear window. This may damage the rear window defroster grid.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Tucson LM quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.