2010 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Maintenance
Bright-metal maintenance
Thoroughly flush  the  vehicle under-     Aluminum wheel maintenance
body and  wheel openings with luke-
The  aluminum   wheels  are  coated
warm  or cold  water  once  a month,
with a clear protective finish.
To  remove  road  tar  and  insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
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after off-road  driving and at  the end
Do  not use  any abrasive  cleaner,
polishing   compound,  solvent,   or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They  may scratch  or damage  the
finish.
of each  winter. Pay special attention
to these  areas because  it is difficult
To  protect the  surfaces  of  bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a     to see  all the mud and  dirt. It will do
coating of wax or  chrome preserv-
ative and rub to a high  luster.
more  harm than  good  to wet  down
the  road grime  without  removing it.
During winter weather or in coastal     The  lower   edges  of  doors,  rocker     •  Use  only  a  mild  soap  or  neutral
areas, cover the bright  metal parts     panels,  and   frame  members  have
detergent,   and  rinse   thoroughly
with  a  heavier coating  of  wax  or     drain   holes    that   should   not   be
with water.  Also, be  sure to  clean
preservative. If necessary, coat the     allowed  to   clog  with   dirt;  trapped
the wheels  after  driving on  salted
parts with non-corrosive petroleum     water in these  areas can cause rust-
roads.  This  helps  prevent   corro-
sion.
jelly or other protective compound.
ing.
Avoid  washing   the   wheels  with
high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners containing
acid  or   acid  detergents.   It  may
damage and corrode the aluminum
wheels coated with  a clear protec-
tive finish.
Underbody maintenance
WARNING
Corrosive materials used  for ice and
snow removal  and dust  control may
collect  on  the   underbody.  If  these
materials are  not removed,  acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts  such as  the  fuel lines,  frame,
floor pan  and exhaust system,  even
though they  have been  treated with
rust protection.
After  washing  the vehicle,  test
the brakes  while driving  slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is  impaired, dry  the  brakes  by
applying    them    lightly   while
maintaining    a   slow    forward
speed.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2010
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ali on Jun 18, 2015.

I think it is good and helpful thanks


Terry on Dec 14, 2014.

The manual and the car is good. Your web site is like your dealers. Intrustive and obnoxious. Keep it simple and butt out of my life.


Dr Charles Carson on Feb 28, 2014.

Excellent manual


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