Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 604

Maintenance
to read the instructions and consult a
specialist when using leather coating
or protective agents.
僅 Leather with bright colors is easily
contaminated. Clean the seats fre -
quently.
僅 Avoid wiping with a wet cloth. It may
cause the surface to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats (if
equipped)
僅 Remove all contamination immedi -
ately. Refer to the instructions below
for removal of each contaminant.
僅 Cosmetic products
- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth
and wipe the contaminated area.
Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth
and remove water with a dry cloth.
僅 Beverages
- Apply a small amount of neutral
detergent and wipe until contami -
nation disappear.
僅 Oil
- Remove oil immediately with absor -
bent cloth and wipe with leather
stain remover.
僅 Chewing gum
- Harden the gum with ice and
remove gradually.
Fabric seat cover using precau -
tions (if equipped)
Clean the fabric seats regularly with a
vacuum cleaner considering the fabric
material characteristics. If they are heav -
ily soiled with beverage stains, etc., use a
suitable interior cleaner. To prevent
damage to seat covers, wipe off the seat
covers to the seams with a large wiping
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motion and moderate pressure using a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may snag or scratch the surface
of the seats. Do not use them.
Cleaning the upholstery and inte -
rior trim
Car interior surfaces
Remove dust and loose dirt from interior
surfaces with a whisk broom or a vac -
uum cleaner. If necessary, clean interior
surfaces with a mixture of warm water
and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all
cleaners on a concealed area before
use).
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean with a mild soap solution recom -
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots are not
cleaned immediately, the fabric can
stain and its color can be affected. Its
fire-resistant properties can be reduced
if the material is not properly main -
tained.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the
fabric's appearance and fire-resistant
properties.
Appearance care