Kia Sportage: Interior care / Cleaning the leather seats

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Appearance care / Interior care / Cleaning the leather seats

Remove all contaminations instantly. Refer to instructions below for removal of each contaminant.
Cosmetic products(sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth and wipe the contaminated point. Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth and remove water with a dry cloth.
Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.)
- Apply a small amount of neutral detergent and wipe until contaminations do not smear.
Oil
- Remove oil instantly with absorbable cloth and wipe with stain remover for natural leather only.
Chewing gum
- Harden the gum with ice and remove gradually.

Taking care of leather seats

Vacuum the seat periodically to remove dust and sand on the seat. It will prevent abrasion or damage of the leather and maintain its quality. Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry ...

Fabric seat cover (If equipped)

Please clean the fabric seats regularly with a vacuum cleaner in consideration of fabric material characteristics. If they are heavily soiled with beverage stains, etc., use a suitable interior c ...

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