Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 585

CAUTION
• Water washing in the engine com‐
partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the fail‐
ure of electrical circuits located in
the engine compartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside the
vehicle as this may damage them.
Waxinþ
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon‐
þer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle beýore
waxinþ. Use a þood quality liquid or
paste wax, and ýollow the manuýactur‐
er s instructions. Wax all metal trim to
protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removinþ oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip
the wax ýrom the ýinish. Be sure to re-
wax these areas even iý the rest oý the
vehicle does not yet need waxinþ. Do
not apply wax on embossed unpainted
unit, as it may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
• Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, acid detergents or strong
detergents containing high alkaline
or caustic agents on chrome-plat‐
ed or anodized aluminum parts.
This may result in damage to the
protective coating and cause dis‐
coloration or paint deterioration.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surýace must be
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major re‐
pair expense.
NOTICE
Iý your vehicle is damaþed and re‐
quires any metal repair or replace‐
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surýaces oý briþht-
metal parts ýrom corrosion, apply a
coatinþ oý wax or chrome preserva‐
tive and rub to a hiþh luster.
• Durinþ winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the briþht metal parts
with a heavier coatinþ oý wax or
preservative. Iý necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
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