Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 600

Maintenance
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used. After
washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly
with lukewarm or cold water. Do not
allow soap to dry on the finish.
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 maintain -
ing a slow forward speed.
CAUTION
僅 Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the vehicle is warm.
僅 Be careful when washing the side win -
dows and other gaps (between door
and body structure, side windows and
exterior) of your vehicle. High-pres -
sure, water may leak through the win -
dows and wet the interior.
僅 To prevent damage to the plastic
parts and lamps, do not clean with
chemical solvents or strong deter -
gents.
High-pressure washing
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 from
high pressure water may cause the
device not to operate normally.
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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 contact
high pressure water.
CAUTION
僅 Washing in the motor compartment
including high-pressure water may
cause the failure of electrical circuits
located in the engine compartment.
僅 Never allow water or other liquids to
contact electrical/electronic compo -
nents as this may damage them.
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 manufacturer's
instructions. Wax all metal trim to pro -
tect it and 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 need waxing. Do not apply wax
on embossed unpainted components, as
it may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
僅 Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry cloth
will scratch the finish.
僅 Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean -
ers, acid or strong detergents contain -
ing high alkaline or caustic agents on
chrome-plated or anodized alumi -
num parts. This may result in damage
to the protective coating and cause
discoloration or paint deterioration.
Appearance care