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.
Finish damage repair
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 ...
Underbody maintenance
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:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: How does the air bag system
operate
Air bags are activated (able to inflate if
necessary) only when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or START
position.
Air bags inflate instantly in the event of
serious frontal or side collision (if
equipped with side impact air bag or
curtain air bag) in order to help pr ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Description and operation
Description
The Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two front SIS which are installed
inside the Center Pillar (LH and RH). They are remote sensors that detect acceleration
due to collision at their mounting locations. The primary purpose of the Side
Impact Sensor (S ...
