Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual page 468

Maintenance
僅 When using high-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient dis -
tance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component dam -
age or water penetration.
僅 Do not spray the camera, sensors or
its surrounding area directly with a
high pressure washer. Shock applied
from high pressure water may cause
the device to not operate normally.
僅 Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaged
if they come into contact with high
pressure water.
CAUTION
僅 Water washing in the engine compart -
ment including high pressure water
washing may cause the failure of elec -
trical circuits located in the engine
compartment.
僅 Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/elec -
tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.
NOTICE
Finish damage repair
僅 Automatic car wash which uses rotat -
ing brushes should not be used as this
can damage the surface of your vehi -
cle. A steam cleaner which washes the
vehicle surface at high temperature
may result the oil to adhere and leave
stains that is difficult to remove.
僅 Use a soft cloth (e.g. microfiber towel
or sponge) when washing your vehi -
cle and dry with a microfiber towel.
When you hand wash your vehicle,
you should not use a cleaner that fin -
ishes with wax. If the vehicle surface is
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too dirty (sand, dirt, dust, contami -
nant, etc.), clean the surface with
water before washing the car.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon -
ger bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufac -
turer's instructions. Wax all metal trim to
protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing. Do not apply
wax on embossed unpainted unit, as it
may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
僅 Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a
dry cloth will scratch the finish.
僅 Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean -
ers, acid detergents or strong deter -
gents containing high alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminium parts. This may
result in damage to the protective
coating and cause discoloration or
paint deterioration.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
Appearance care