Kia Sportage: Appearance care
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Use the information in the following sections
to keep the exterior and interior of
your vehicle clean.
Exterior care
Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the exterior of your
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer
bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer's
instruction
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design and
construction practices to combat corrosion,
we produce vehicles of the highest
quality. However, this is only part of t
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Good braking practices help keep occupants
safe and extend brake life.
Check to be sure the parking brake is
not engaged and the parking brake
indicator light is out before driving
away.
Driving through water may get the
brakes wet. They can also get wet
when the vehicle is washed.
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, have
it done by authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
CAUTION
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