Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 649

Maintenance
僅 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.
NOTE
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and air fresh-
ener from contacting the interior parts because they may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the interior parts, wipe them off immediately. If necessary, use a mixture
of warm water and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all cleaners on a concealed area
before use). Use proper car cleaner to clean interior parts.
Taking care of leather seats (if equipped)
僅 Our car seats are upholstered with a combination of artificial and genuine leather. The
genuine leather is made from the outer skin of an animal, which goes through a special
process to be available for use. Since it is a natural substance, each part differs in thick-
ness or density. Also, wrinkles could appear depending on the temperature and humid-
ity.
僅 Vacuum the seat periodically to remove dust and sand on the seat. It will prevent abra-
sion or damage of the leather and maintain its quality.
僅 Wipe the leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
僅 Sufficient use of a leather protective may prevent abrasion of the cover and helps main-
tain the color. Be sure to read the instructions and consult a specialist when using
leather coating or protective agents.
僅 Leather with bright colors is easily contaminated and clear in appearance. Clean the
seats frequently.
僅 Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats (if equipped)
僅 Remove all contaminations instantly. Refer to instructions below for removal of each
contaminant.
僅 Cosmetic products
- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth and wipe the contaminated point. Wipe off the
cream with a wet cloth and remove water with a dry cloth.
僅 Beverages
- Apply a small amount of neutral detergent and wipe until contaminations do not
smear.
僅 Oil
- Remove oil instantly with absorbable cloth and wipe with stain remover for leather
only.
僅 Chewing gum
- Harden the gum with ice and remove gradually.
Fabric seat cover using precautions (if equipped)
Clean the fabric seats regularly with a vacuum cleaner in consideration of fabric material
characteristics. If they are heavily soiled with beverage stains, etc., use a suitable interior
cleaner. To prevent damage to seat covers, wipe off the seat covers down to the seams
with a large wiping motion and moderate pressure using a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp objects may cause snagging or scratches on the sur-
face of the seats. Make sure not to rub such objects against the surface.
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