Kia K4 2025 - Interior Care; Interior General Precautions

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Maintenance Appearance care
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.
Interior care
Use the information in the following sec -
tions to maintain the interior of your
vehicle.
Interior general precautions
NOTICE
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos -
metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner and
air freshener from contacting interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration. If they contact interior
parts, wipe them off immediately. If nec
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essary, use a mixture of warm water and
mild non-detergent cleaner (test all
cleaners on a concealed area before
use). Use proper car cleaner to clean
interior parts.
CAUTION
Electrical components
Never allow water or other liquids to
contact electrical/electronic compo
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nents inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
CAUTION
Leather
When cleaning leather products (steer -
ing wheel, seats etc.), use neutral deter -
gents or low alcohol content solutions. If
you use high alcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface may get
stripped.
Taking care of leather seats (if
equipped)
僅 Vacuum the seat periodically to
remove dust and sand on the seat. It
will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.
僅 Wipe the leather seat cover often with
dry or soft cloth.
僅 Use of a leather protective may pre
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vent abrasion of the cover and helps
maintain the color. Be sure to read the
instructions and consult a specialist
when using leather coating or pro -
tectant.
僅 Leather with bright colors (beige,
cream) is easily contaminated and
clear in appearance. Clean the seats
frequently.
僅 Avoid wiping with a wet cloth. It may
cause the surface to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats (if
equipped)
Remove all contaminants instantly. Refer
to instructions below for removal of each
contaminant.
僅 Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foun
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dation, etc.)
- Apply cleaning cream on a cloth
and wipe the contaminated area.
Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth
and remove water with a dry cloth.
僅 Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)
- Apply a small amount of neutral
detergent and wipe until contami
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nants do not smear.