Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual page 561

Maintenance
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface
may get stripped off.
Taking care of leather seats
Vacuum the seat periodically to
remove dust and sand on the
seat. It will prevent abrasion or
damage of the leather and main-
tain its quality.
Wipe the leather seat cover often
with dry or soft cloth.
Sufficient use of a leather protec-
tive may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the
color. Be sure to read the instruc-
tions and consult a specialist
when using leather coating or
protective agents.
Leather with bright colors (beige,
cream beige) is easily contami-
nated and clear in appearance.
Clean the seats frequently.
Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It
may cause the surface to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats
Remove all contaminations
instantly. Refer to instructions
below for removal of each contami-
nant.
Cosmetic products (sunscreen,
foundation, etc.)
- Apply cleansing cream on a
cloth and wipe the contami-
nated point. Wipe off the cream
with a wet cloth and remove
water with a dry cloth.
Beverages (coffee, soft drink,
etc.)
- Apply a small amount of neutral
detergent and wipe until con-
taminations do not smear.
Oil
- Remove oil instantly with
absorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover for leather only.
Chewing gum
- Harden the gum with ice and
remove gradually.
Fabric seat cover (if equipped)
Please clean the fabric seats regu-
larly with a vacuum cleaner in con-
sideration of fabric material
characteristics. If they are heavily
soiled with beverage stains, etc., use
a suitable interior cleaner. To pre-
vent damage to seat covers, wipe
off the seat covers down to the
seams with a large wiping motion
and moderate pressure using a soft
sponge or microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the
seats.
Make sure not to rub such objects
against the surface.
Appearance care
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