Appearance Care; Exterior Care - Kia Sorento 2022 Manual

Maintenance

Appearance care

Exterior care

Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the
label directions when using any
chemical cleaner or polish. Read all
warning and caution statements
that appear on the label.
NOTICE
If you park the vehicle around a
stainless signboard or windscreen
building etc., the plastic exterior
trim (bumper, spoiler, garnish, lamp,
outside mirror etc.) may be dam-
aged by reflected sunlight from the
external structure. To avoid damag-
ing the plastic exterior trim, park
the vehicle away from the areas
where the reflected light may occur
or use a vehicle cover. (Depending on
the vehicle, the type of exterior trim
applied such as spoiler may differ.)
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle's finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after
each off-road trip. Pay special
attention to the removal of any
accumulation of salt, dirt, mud, and
other foreign materials. Make sure
the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are
kept clear and clean. Insects, tar,
tree sap, bird droppings, industrial
pollution and similar 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 vehi-
cle thoroughly with lukewarm or
cold water. Do not allow soap to dry
on the finish.
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.
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