2008 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Maintenance
EXTERIOR CARE
Exterior general caution
Even   prompt   washing   with   plain
water may not completely  remove all
these deposits. A  mild soap, safe for
use  on   painted  surfaces,   may  be
used.
After washing, rinse  the vehicle thor-
oughly with  lukewarm  or cold water.
Do not  allow soap  to dry  on the  fin-
ish.
It is very important  to follow the label
directions  when using  any  chemical
cleaner  or  polish. Read  all  warning
and  caution statements  that  appear
on the label.
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Finish maintenance
Washing
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To  help protect  your  vehicle’s finish     ✽ NOTICE
from  rust and  deterioration,  wash  it
Do  not  use   strong  soap,  chemical
CAUTION
thoroughly   and  frequently   at  least
once a  month with lukewarm  or cold
water.
detergents or  hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when  the   body  of   the   vehicle  is
warm.
•  Water  washing in  the  engine
compartment including    high
pressure  water  washing  may
cause  the failure  of  electrical
circuits  located in the  engine
compartment.
•  Never allow water  or other liq-
uids   come in    contact   with
electrical/electronic     compo-
nents inside   the   vehicle   as
this may damage  them.
If  you  use your  vehicle  for  off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip.  Pay special attention  to
the  removal of  any  accumulation  of
salt,   dirt,  mud,   and   other  foreign
materials. Make sure  the drain holes
in the  lower edges  of the  doors and
rocker  panels   are   kept  clear   and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree  sap, bird droppings,
industrial     pollution     and     similar
deposits  can damage  your vehicle’s
finish if not  removed immediately.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After  washing  the  vehicle,  test
the  brakes while  driving slowly
toseeif   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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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2008
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