Kia Sportage: Waterproof and rustproof
Sealing
To waterproof and rustproof the vehicle, apply sealer on assembled area of
the body panel and on any areas in
contact with the body, such as doors (inner/outer), hood (inner/outer), and tail
gate (inner/outer).
Body (Floor)

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Door

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Hood

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Tail gate

Under coating

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Applying rustproofing material
Body

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Door

Hood

Tail gate

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Modification tools
Cut and disassembly tools
Assembly tools
Measurement tools
Welding machine
Buffing and grinding tools
Handheld tools
Repair tools set
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below can
be repaired. Because of cost and quality
considerations, bumpers with more damage may be
repaired, but replacing the bumper is encouraged.
1. If
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The EPB will display a warning message
with sound under certain conditions.
If you try to drive off while engaging
the accelerator pedal with the EPB
applied, but the EPB doesn't release
automatically, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.
If the driver's seat belt i
WARNING
Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle
over or near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink
around the exhaust system, do not
seal the botto