Kia Sonet QY 2021 Owner's Manual page 423

Maintenance
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do
not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light or when the body of the
vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side
windows of your vehicle, espe-
cially with high-pressure water.
Water may leak through the win-
dows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic
parts and lamps, do not clean with
chemical solvents or strong
detergents.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes whilst driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly whilst maintaining a slow
forward speed.
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient
distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
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.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
CAUTION
Wetting engine compartment
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Water washing in the engine com-
partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the
failure of electrical circuits located
in the engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components and air
duct inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
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