Exterior Care - Kia Automobile User Manual

Maintenance

EXTERIOR CARE

Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
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cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
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on the label.
Finish maintenance
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Washing
4 To help protect your vehicle's finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
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once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
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driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
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the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
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in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
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Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and
deposits can damage your vehicle's
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
✽ NOTICE
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the body of the vehicle is
warm.
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CAUTION
• Water washing in the engine
compartment including high
pressure water washing may
cause the failure of electrical
circuits located in the engine
compartment.
• Never allow water or other liq-
uids come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them and
cause a short which can lead
to a fire.
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