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 ...
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: How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work
Cross Traffic Alert detects vehicles that
approach at a speed between 4–37 mph
(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when
the sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed.
The sensor on the left-hand side is only
partially obstructed and zone coverage on
the right-hand side is maximized.
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Automatic Transmission – Information Messages - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Automatic Transmission – Information Messages - Gasoline
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