Kia Sonet QY 2021 Owner's Manual page 425

Maintenance
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on under-
body parts such as the fuel lines,
frame, floor pan and exhaust sys-
tem, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the
end of each winter. Pay special
attention to these areas because it
is difficult to see all the mud and
dirt. It will do more harm than good
to wet down the road grime without
removing it. The lower edges of the
doors, rocker panels, and frame
members have drain holes that
should not clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause
rusting.
Aluminium wheel maintenance (if
equipped)
The aluminium wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminium
wheels. They may scratch or
damage the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has
cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
Avoid washing the wheels with
high speed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid
detergents It may damage and
corrode the aluminium wheels
coated with a clear protective fin-
ish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to com-
bat corrosion, we produce vehicles
of the highest quality. However, this
is only part of the job. To achieve
the long-term corrosion resistance
your vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Appearance care
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