Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 603

Maintenance
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash your
vehicle in the garage or drive it into the
garage when it is still wet or covered
with snow, ice or mud. Even a heated
garage can contribute to corrosion
unless it is well ventilated.
Keep paint and trim in good con -
dition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be
covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as
possible to reduce the possibility of cor -
rosion. If bare metal is exposed, have the
vehicle serviced by a qualified body and
paint shop.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive and
may damage painted surfaces in just a
few hours. Always remove bird drop -
pings as soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause corrosion.
Check under the mats periodically to be
sure the carpet 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
Interior general precautions
NOTICE
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos -
metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration. If they do contact inte -
rior 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).
CAUTION
僅 Never allow water or other liquids to
contact electrical/electronic compo -
nents inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
僅 When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use neu -
tral detergents or low alcohol content
solutions. If you use high alcohol con -
tent solutions or acid/alkaline deter -
gents, the color of the leather may
fade, or the surface may strip off.
Taking care of leather seats (if
equipped)
僅 Vacuum the seat periodically to
remove dust and sand on the seat. It
will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.
僅 Wipe the leather seat cover often with
a dry or soft cloth.
僅 Sufficient use of a leather protective
may prevent abrasion of the cover
and helps maintain the color. Be sure
Appearance care
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