Kia Carnival 2022 Owner's Manual page 650

Maintenance
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause cor -
rosion. Check under the mats peri -
odically to be sure the carpeting is
dry. Use particular care if you carry
fertilizers, cleaning materials or
chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in
proper containers and any spills or
leaks should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.
Interior care
Use the information in the following
sections to maintain the interior of
your vehicle.
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand
cleaner, and air freshener from con -
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discolor -
ation. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately. If
necessary, use a vinyl cleaner, see
product instructions for correct
usage.
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CAUTION
Electrical components
Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/elec -
tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.
CAUTION
Leather
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface
may get stripped off.
Taking care of leather seats
Vacuum the seat periodically to
remove dust and sand on the
seat. It will prevent abrasion or
damage of the leather and main -
tain its quality.
Wipe the leather seat cover often
with dry or soft cloth.
Sufficient use of a leather protec -
tive may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the
color. Be sure to read the instruc -
tions and consult a specialist
when using leather coating or
protective agents.
Leather with bright colors (beige,
cream beige) is easily contami -
Appearance care