2008 Kia Borrego Owners Manual

Maintenance
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from get-
ting started by observing  the following:
•  When cleaning underneath the vehicle,
give particular  attention to the compo-
nents  under   the  fenders   and  other
areas that are  hidden from view. Do  a
thorough job; just dampening the accu-
mulated  mud  rather  than  washing  it
away  will  accelerate  corrosion  rather
than prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and  steam are  particularly effec-
tive in removing accumulated mud and
corrosive materials.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be
covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as
possible to  reduce the possibility  of cor-
rosion. If bare metal  is showing through,
the attention of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Keep your vehicle clean
The best  way to  prevent corrosion  is to
keep your  vehicle clean and free  of cor-
rosive materials.  Attention to  the under-
side of  the vehicle  is particularly  impor-
tant.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are high-
ly  corrosive  and  may  damage  painted
surfaces  in   just  a   few  hours.  Always
remove bird droppings as soon as possi-
ble.
When   cleaning   lower  door   panels,
rocker panels and  frame members, be
sure that drain holes  are kept open so
that moisture  can  escape and  not be
trapped inside to accelerate corrosion.
If you  live in  a high-corrosion  area —
where  road  salts are  used,  near  the
ocean,  areas with  industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take  extra
care  to  prevent  corrosion.  In  winter,
hose off  the underside of  your vehicle
at least  once a month  and be  sure to
clean  the underside  thoroughly  when
winter is over.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor mats
and   carpeting   and   cause   corrosion.
Check under  the mats periodically to  be
sure the  carpeting is  dry. Use particular
care   if  you   carry  fertilizers,   cleaning
materials or chemicals in the vehicle.
These should  be  carried only  in proper
containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned  up, flushed with  clean water
and thoroughly dried.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your vehicle in a damp, poorly
ventilated  garage. This  creates a  favor-
able  environment  for  corrosion. This  is
particularly true  if you wash your vehicle
in the  garage or  drive it into  the garage
when it is  still wet or covered  with snow,
ice  or mud.  Even a  heated garage  can
contribute  to corrosion  unless  it  is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed.
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Model Year2008
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