Kia Sportage: Exterior care / Finish damage repair

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Appearance care / Exterior care / 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.

If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced.

Finish maintenance

Washing To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water. If you use your vehicle for off-ro ...

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 brightmetal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of wax or chrome preserv ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Luggage net holder

■ Type A ■ Type B To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the holders located in the cargo area to attach the luggage net. If necessary, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer. CAUTION To prevent damage to the vehicle, care should be taken when carry ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Valve Body Components and components location

Components Location 1. Automatic transaxle 2. Input/Output speed sensor 3. Valve body assembly 4. Solenoid valve connector module 5. Valve body cover Components 1. Solenoid valve support bracket ...