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owners manual KIA Sportage
owners manual KIA Sportage - year of production: 2010 - Kia Sportage III 3 owners manual EN
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Maintenance
To help prevent corrosion• When cleaning underneath the vehicle,Keep paint and trim in good condition
You can help prevent corrosion from get-give particular attention to the compo-
Scratches or chips in the finish should be
ting started by observing the following:nents under the fenders and other
covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as
areas that are hidden from view.Do a
thorough job;just dampening the accu-possible to reduce the possibility of cor-
Keep your vehicle clean rosion. If bare metal is showing through,
mulated mud rather than washing it
The best way to prevent corrosion is to the attention of a qualified body and paint
away will accelerate corrosion rather
keep your vehicle clean and free of cor- shop is recommended.
than prevent it.Water under high pres-
rosive materials. Attention to the under-
sure and steam are particularly effec-
side of the vehicle is particularly impor- Bird droppings : Bird droppings are high-
tant. tive in removing accumulated mud andly corrosive and may damage painted
corrosive materials. surfaces in just a few hours. Always
• When cleaning lower door panels,
• If you live in a high-corrosion area — remove bird droppings as soon as possi-
rocker panels and frame members, be
ble.
where road salts are used, near the
sure that drain holes are kept open so
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
that moisture can escape and not be
acid rain, etc.—, you should take extratrapped inside to accelerate corrosion. Don't neglect the interior
care to prevent corrosion. In winter, Moisture can collect under the floor mats
hose off the underside of your vehicle and carpeting and cause corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
at least once a month and be sure to Check under the mats periodically to be
Don't park your vehicle in a damp, poorly
clean the underside thoroughly when sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular
winter is over. ventilated garage. This creates a favor-
care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning
able environment for corrosion. This is
particularly true if you wash your vehiclematerials or chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in proper
in the garage or drive it into the garage
containers and any spills or leaks should
when it is still wet or covered with snow,
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water
ice or mud. Even a heated garage can
and thoroughly dried.
contribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed.
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