2006 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Maintenance
EXTERIOR CARE
Exterior general caution
After  washing,   rinse  the  vehicle   thor-
oughly with  lukewarm or  cold water.  Do
not allow soap to dry  on the finish.
Waxing
Wax  the   vehicle   when  water   will  no
longer bead on the paint.
It  is  very  important  to  follow  the  label
directions   when   using   any   chemical
cleaner or  polish. Read  all warning  and
Always wash  and dry the  vehicle before
waxing.  Use   a  good  quality   liquid  or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Removing  oil, tar,  and similar  materials
with a spot  remover will usually strip  the
wax  from the  finish.  Be sure  to  re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.
caution  statements  that  appear  on the  ✽   NOTICE
label.
Do not use  strong soap, chemical deter-
gents or hot water,  and do not wash the
vehicle  in  direct  sunlight or  when  the
body of the vehicle is warm.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect  your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you  use your  vehicle for off-road  driv-
ing,  you should  wash  it  after  each off-
road  trip.  Pay  special  attention   to  the
removal of any accumulation of salt,  dirt,
mud, and  other  foreign materials.  Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the  doors  and  rocker  panels  are   kept
clear and clean.
Insects,  tar,   tree  sap,   bird  droppings,
industrial  pollution  and similar  deposits
can  damage your  vehicle’s  finish  if not
removed immediately.
Even  prompt  washing  with  plain  water
may  not   completely  remove  all   these
deposits. A  mild  soap,  safe  for use  on
painted surfaces, may be used.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing  the  vehicle, test  the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected  by water. If
braking  performance   is  impaired,
dry  the  brakes  by   applying  them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
NOTICE
Wiping dust or  dirt off the body  with
a dry cloth will scratch the  finish.
Do not use  steel wool, abrasive  clean-
ers,  or  strong  detergents  containing
highly  alkaline  or  caustic  agents  on
chrome-plated or anodized aluminum
parts.  This may  result  in  damage to
the  protective coating  and cause  dis-
coloration or paint deterioration.
NOTICE
Water washing in the engine compart-
ment may cause  the failure of  electri-
cal circuits located in  the engine com-
partment.
Never allow  water or other  liquids to
come  in  contact  with  electrical/elec-
tronic  components inside  the  vehicle
as this may damage them.
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Model Year2006
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