owners manual KIA Optima

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Underbody maintenance By using the most advanced design and (Continued) construction practices to combat corro‐ Corrosive materials used for ice and sion, we produce vehicles of the highest while maintaining a slow forward snow removal and dust control may quality. However, this is only part of speed. collect on the underbody. If these ma‐ the job. To achieve the long-term cor‐ terials are not removed, accelerated rosion resistance your vehicle can deliv‐ rusting can occur on underbody parts Aluminum wheel maintenance er, the owner's cooperation and assis‐ such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan The aluminum wheels are coated with a tance is also required. and exhaust system, even though they clear protective finish. have been treated with rust protection. • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol‐ Common causes of corrosion Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody ishing compound, solvent, or wire The most common causes of corrosion and wheel openings with lukewarm or brushes on aluminum wheels. They on your vehicle are: Maintenance cold water once a month, after off- may scratch or damage the finish. • Road salt, dirt and moisture that is road driving and at the end of each allowed to accumulate underneath winter. Pay special attention to these• Clean the wheel when it has cooled. the vehicle. areas because it is difficult to see all • Use only a mild soap or neutral deter‐ the mud and dirt. It will do more harm • Removal of paint or protective coat‐ gent, and rinse thoroughly with wa‐ than good to wet down the road grime ings by stones, gravel, abrasion or ter. Also, be sure to clean the wheels without removing it. The lower edges minor scrapes and dents which leave after driving on salted roads. This of the doors, rocker panels, and frame unprotected metal exposed to corro‐ helps prevent corrosion. members have drain holes that should 8 sion. • Avoid washing the wheels with high- not clog with dirt; trapped water in speed car wash brushes. these areas can cause rusting. High-corrosion areas • Do not use any alkaline or acid deter‐If you live in an area where your vehicle gent. It may damage and corrode theis regularly exposed to corrosive mate‐ WARNING aluminum wheels coated with a clearrials, corrosion protection is particularly protective finish. important. Some of the common cau‐ After washing the vehicle, test the ses of accelerated corrosion are road brakes while driving slowly to see if Corrosion protection salts, dust control chemicals, ocean air they have been affected by water. If and industrial pollution. Protecting your vehicle from corrosion braking performance is impaired, dry the brakes by applying them lightly Moisture breeds corrosion (Continued) 8-135

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