Kia K2500 2007 Manual page 201

Maintenance
EXTERIOR CARE
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
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cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
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Finish maintenance
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Washing
To help protect your vehicle's finish
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from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
5 once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
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driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
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salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
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in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
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Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and
deposits can damage your vehicle's
finish if not removed immediately.
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Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the body of the vehicle is
warm.
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
similar
speed.
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CAUTION
• Water washing in the engine
compartment including high
pressure water washing may
cause the failure of electrical
circuits located in the engine
compartment.
• Pay extreme attention to wash
the engine compartment by
using water.