owners manual KIA Optima

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Maintenance Moisture creates the conditions inKeep your vehicle clean• When cleaning lower door panels, which corrosion is most likely to occur. rocker panels and frame members, The best way to prevent corrosion is to For example, corrosion is acceleratedbe sure that drain holes are kept keep your vehicle clean and free of cor‐ by high humidity, particularly when open so that moisture can escape rosive materials. Attention to the un‐ temperatures are just above freezing. and not be trapped inside to acceler‐ derside of the vehicle is particularly im‐ In such conditions, the corrosive mate‐ ate corrosion. portant. rial is kept in contact with the vehicle's surface by moisture that evaporate Keep your garage dry • If you live in a high-corrosion area — slowly. Don't park your vehicle in a damp, poor‐ where road salts are used, near the Mud is particularly corrosive because it ly ventilated garage. This creates a fa‐ ocean, areas with industrial pollution, dries slowly and holds moisture in con‐ vorable environment for corrosion. This acid rain, etc.—, you should take ex‐ tact with the vehicle. Although the mud is particularly true if you wash your ve‐ tra care to prevent corrosion. In win‐ appears to be dry, it can still retain hicle in the garage or drive it into the ter, hose off the underside of your moisture and promote corrosion. garage when it is still wet or covered vehicle at least once a month and be High temperatures can also accelerate with snow, ice or mud. Even a heated sure to clean the underside thor‐ corrosion of parts that are not properly garage can contribute to corrosion un‐ oughly when winter is over. ventilated so the moisture can be dis‐ less it is well ventilated so moisture is • When cleaning underneath the vehi‐ persed. dispersed. cle, give particular attention to the For all these reasons, it is particularly components under the fenders and important to keep your vehicle cleanKeep paint and trim in good other areas that are hidden from and free of mud or accumulations ofcondition view. Do a thorough job; just damp‐ other materials. This applies not only to Scratches or chips in the finish should ening the accumulated mud rather the visible surfaces but particularly to be covered with "touch-up" paint as than washing it away will accelerate the underside of the vehicle. soon as possible to reduce the possibili‐ corrosion rather than prevent it. Wa‐ ty of corrosion. If bare metal is showing ter under high pressure and steam To help prevent corrosion through, the attention of a qualified are particularly effective in removing You can help prevent corrosion from body and paint shop is recommended. accumulated mud and corrosive ma‐ getting started by observing the fol‐ Bird droppings: Bird droppings are high‐ terials. lowing: ly corrosive and may damage painted surfaces in just a few hours. Always re‐ move bird droppings as soon as possi‐ ble. 8-136

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