2008 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

Maintenance
Waxing
Finish damage repair
Underbody maintenance
Wax  the   vehicle   when  water   will  no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash  and dry the  vehicle before
waxing.  Use   a  good  quality   liquid  or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’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.
Deep  scratches  or  stone  chips   in  the
repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly  rust
and  may   develop  into  a  major   repair
expense.
Corrosive  materials   used  for   ice  and
snow removal  and dust control may  col-
lect on the  underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated 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.
Thoroughly flush  the  vehicle underbody
and  wheel  openings  with  lukewarm  or
cold water  once  a month,  after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all  the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road  grime without  removing it.  The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
frame  members  have  drain  holes   that
should not  be  allowed to  clog with  dirt;
trapped water  in these areas  can cause
rusting.
painted
surface
must
be
NOTICE
If your vehicle is  damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the  body   shop   applies  anti-corrosion
materials   to    the   parts   repaired   or
replaced.
NOTICE
Bright-metal maintenance
Wiping dust or  dirt off the body  with
a dry cloth will scratch the  finish.
Do not use  steel wool, abrasive  clean-
ers,  or  strong  detergents  containing
highly  alkaline  or  caustic  agents  on
chrome-plated or anodized aluminum
parts.  This may  result  in  damage to
the  protective coating  and cause  dis-
coloration or paint deterioration.
To remove road  tar and insects, use  a
tar  remover,  not  a   scraper  or  other
sharp object.
To protect the  surfaces of bright-metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During  winter  weather   or  in  coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier  coating of  wax or preserva-
tive. If  necessary,  coat the  parts  with
non-corrosive petroleum  jelly  or other
protective compound.
WARNING
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 for-
ward speed.
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