Kia Sportage: Rustproof treatment after assembly
Body sealing
Apply body sealer where necessary.
Applying rustproof material
Apply rustproofing material (wax, oil, etc.) behind welded area.

Applying undercoat
Apply undercoat on the body where necessary.
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1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the
illustration.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly
supported.
3. Raise the hoist to fu
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded
together. This provides safety, durability,
noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicl
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Description and
Operation
Description
Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically
connected to SRSCM via the clock spring. It
protects the driver by deploying the air bag when frontal crash occurs. The
SRSCM determines deployment of the
Driver Airbag (DAB).
Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the interior of your
vehicle.
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic
oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration.