What items are not covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty?

"Damage due to Factors Beyond the Manufacturer’s Control

Examples of these factors include, but not limited to:

o Misuse of your Kia Vehicle such as driving over curbs, or other hazardous objects or road structures or into roadway maintenance or construction areas, overloading the vehicle, racing or engaging n activities or uses not described in your Owner’s Manual or in Kia’s product literature.

o Accidents or incidents that damage your Kia Vehicle including but not limited to collision, fire, theft, riot, etc.

o Alteration, modification, tampering, rewiring, etc.

o Damage or corrosion from the environment such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap, etc.), salt, road hazards, hail, wind storm, lightning, floods and other acts of God. This limitation also includes damage to vehicle assemblies such as brakes and suspension.

o Cosmetic conditions or surface corrosion from stone chips or scratches in the paint.

o Change to vehicle appearance caused by normal use and exposure, corrosion to underlying metal when paint integrity is not consistently maintained.

o If your vehicle is equipped with matte paint, this will require special care due to the unique finish. Failure to follow the proper care instructions may cause visual damage not covered by your warranty. Please see your Owner’s Manual for additional information and care instructions.

o Consumer induced damage caused by fluid spills, burns in carpet, seats, trim or other damage that is not considered a defect in material or workmanship.

o Window glass that is broken, whipped, scratched or damage from outside influence is not considered a defect in material or workmanship.

o Paint or vehicle finish damage caused by applying chemicals to the paint surface.

o Damage caused by installing incorrect tires (size, etc.).

o Damage caused by the installation of any part that is not equal to the OE part in quality of material or workmanship"