Kia Rio: Light bulbs / Keep your vehicle clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep your vehicle clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention to the underside of the vehicle is particularly important.
- If you live in a high-corrosion area — where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter, hose off the underside of your vehicle
at least once a month and be sure to clean the underside thoroughly when winter
is over.
- When cleaning underneath the vehicle, give particular attention to the components
under the fenders and other areas that are hidden from view. Do a thorough job;
just dampening the accumulated mud rather than washing it away will accelerate
corrosion rather than prevent it. Water under high pressure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated mud and corrosive materials.
- When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members, be sure
that drain holes are kept open so that moisture can escape and not be trapped
inside to accelerate corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. This creates a favorable
environment for corrosion. This is particularly true if you wash your vehicle in
the garage or drive it into the garage when it is still wet or covered with snow,
ice or mud. Even a heated garage can contribute to corrosion unless it is well ventilated
so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be covered with "touch-up" paint as soon
as possible to reduce the possibility of corrosion. If bare metal is showing through,
the attention of a qualified body and paint shop is recommended.
Bird droppings: Bird droppings are highly corrosive and may damage painted surfaces
in just a few hours. Always remove bird droppings as soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor mats and carpeting and cause corrosion.
Check under the mats periodically to be sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular
care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning materials or chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in proper containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water and thoroughly dried.
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design and construction practices to combat corrosion,
we produce vehicles of the highest quality. However, this is only part of th ...
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior parts because they may cause damage or
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Other information:
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section,
and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the
most important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents. Air bags are designed
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Multifunction Switch
Inspection
[BCM Type]
1.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as
shown below.
[Left Handle
Drive]
Switch
Switch p ...