Kia Sportage: 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
Description
The Alternator has eight built-in diodes, each rectifying AC current to DC current.
Therefore, DC current appears at alternator "B" terminal.
In addition, the charging voltage of this alternator is regulated by the battery
voltage detection system. ...
Component Location
1. Rear bumper beam assembly
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