Kia Sportage 2023 Manual page 526

Maintenance
僅 When using high-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient dis-
tance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component dam-
age or water penetration.
僅 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 operate normally.
僅 Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber including weather strips
or plastic covers) or connectors as
they may be damaged if they come
into contact with high pressure water.
CAUTION
僅 Water washing in the engine compart-
ment including high pressure water
washing may cause the failure of elec-
trical circuits located in the engine
compartment.
僅 Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/elec-
tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.
NOTICE
Matte paint finish vehicle (if
equipped)
Automatic car wash which uses rotating
brushes should not be used as this can
damage the surface of your vehicle. A
steam cleaner which washes the vehicle
surface at high temperature may result
the oil to adhere and leave stains that is
difficult to remove.
Use a soft cloth (e.g. microfiber towel or
sponge) when washing your vehicle and
dry with a microfiber towel. When you
hand wash your vehicle, you should not
use a cleaner that finishes with wax. If
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the vehicle surface is too dirty (sand,
dirt, dust, contaminant, etc.), clean the
surface with water before washing the
car.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon-
ger bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufac-
turer's instructions. Wax all metal trim to
protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing. Do not apply
wax on embossed unpainted unit, as it
may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
僅 Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a
dry cloth will scratch the finish.
僅 Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean-
ers, acid detergents or strong deter-
gents containing high alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminium parts. This may
result in damage to the protective
coating and cause discoloration or
paint deterioration.
NOTICE
僅 Matte paint finish vehicle (if
equipped)
Do not use any polish protector such
as a detergent, an abrasive and a pol-
ish. In case wax is applied, remove the
wax immediately using a silicon
remover and if any tar or tar contami-
nant is on the surface use a tar
Appearance care