Appearance Care - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's 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 damaged 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 vehi -
cle 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 thor -
oughly and frequently at least once a
month with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv -
ing, 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 vehi -
cle'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 vehicle thoroughly
with lukewarm or cold water. Do not
allow soap to dry on the finish.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes whilst driving slowly to see if they
have been affected by water. If braking
performance is impaired, dry the brakes
by applying them lightly whilst maintain -
ing a slow forward speed.
CAUTION
僅 Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the body of the vehicle is warm.
僅 Be careful when washing the side win -
dows of your vehicle. Especially, with
high-pressure water, water may leak
through the windows and wet the
interior.
僅 To prevent damage to the plastic
parts and lamps, do not clean with
chemical solvents or strong deter -
gents.
High-pressure washing
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