Kia Sportage: Bright-metal maintenance
Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Maintenance / Appearance care / Exterior care / Bright-metal maintenance
- To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other sharp object.
- To protect the surfaces of brightmetal 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 preservative. If necessary, coat the parts with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective compound.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
If your vehicle is damaged and requires ...
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...
Other Information:
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 12,000
km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When r ...
Using a child restraint system
Rearward-facing child restraint system
Forward-facing child restraint system
For small children and babies, the use of a child seat or infant seat is required.
The child seat or infant seat sho ...
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