2006 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Maintenance
Finish damage repair
Underbody maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
Deep  scratches  or  stone  chips   in  the
Corrosive  materials   used  for   ice  and
snow removal  and dust control may  col-
lect on the  underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur  on underbody  parts  such  as  the
fuel lines,  frame,  floor pan  and exhaust
system,  even   though  they  have   been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush  the  vehicle underbody
and  wheel  openings  with  lukewarm  or
cold water  once  a month,  after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all  the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road  grime without  removing it.  The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
frame  members  have  drain  holes   that
should not  be  allowed to  clog with  dirt;
trapped water  in these areas  can cause
rusting.
The aluminum wheels  are coated with  a
clear protective finish.
•  Do not  use any  abrasive cleaner, pol-
ishing   compound,   solvent,   or   wire
brushes  on   aluminum  wheels.  They
may scratch or damage the finish.
•  Use only  a mild soap or neutral  deter-
gent, and  rinse thoroughly  with water.
Also, be sure to clean the  wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
•  Avoid  washing  the wheels  with  high-
speed car wash brushes.
painted
surface
must
be
repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly  rust
and  may   develop  into  a  major   repair
expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is  damaged and requires
any  metal   repair  or   replacement,  be
sure  the body  shop  applies  anti-corro-
sion  materials to  the parts  repaired  or
replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
•  Do not  use any acid  detergent. It may
damage  and   corrode  the   aluminum
wheels coated  with  a clear  protective
finish.
To remove road  tar and insects, use  a
tar  remover,  not  a   scraper  or  other
sharp object.
To protect the  surfaces of bright-metal
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 preserva-
tive. If  necessary,  coat the  parts  with
non-corrosive petroleum  jelly  or other
protective compound.
WARNING
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.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2006
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