Kia Sportage: Exterior care / Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.
- Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They may scratch the finish.
- Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
- Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on salted roads. This helps
prevent corrosion.
- Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
- Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and corrode the
aluminum wheels coated with a clear protective finish.
Road salt and other corrosive chemicals are used in cold weather states to melt
snow and prevent ice accumulation. If these chemicals are not regularly removed,
they will corrode the vehicle under ...
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design and construction practices to combat corrosion,
we produce vehicles of the excellent quality. However, this is only part of ...
Other information:
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burned-out bulb except
LED lamp or circuit malfunction) with the headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE
When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb. For more information ...
Component Location
1. Rear door trim
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