Kia Niro: Interior care / Taking care of leather seats

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Appearance care / Interior care / Taking care of leather seats

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.
Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
Sufficient use of a leather protective may prevent abrasion of the cover and helps maintain the color. Be sure to read the instructions and consult a specialist when using leather coating or protective agents.
Leather with bright colors(beige, cream beige) is easily contaminated and clear in appearance. Clean the seats frequently.
Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack.

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 discoloration. If they do contact th ...

Cleaning the leather seats

Remove all contaminations instantly. Refer to instructions below for removal of each contaminant. Cosmetic products(sunscreen, foundation, etc.) - Apply cleansing cream on a cloth and wipe t ...

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