Kia Cee'd: Exterior care / Bright-metal maintenance
- 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 preservative.
If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.
✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is dam ...
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as th ...
Other information:
: Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces ...
: Liftgate – Troubleshooting
Liftgate – Warning Lamps
Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Liftgate – Information Messages
Liftgate – Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my power liftgate function?
Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
liftgate path and there ...