Kia Carens: Exterior care / Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.
- Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes
on aluminum wheels. They may scratch or damage the finish.
- Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
- Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on salted roads. This helps
prevent corrosion.
- Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
- Do not use any alkaline or acid detergent. It may damage and corrode the
aluminum wheels coated with a clear protective finish.
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner
or polish. Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label.
Finish mainte ...
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
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Component Location
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Brake Booster Operating
Test
For simple checking of the brake booster operation, carry out the following
tests.
1.
Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop it. If the pedal
depresses fully the first time but gradually becomes higher when ...