Fiat 500x User Manual page 212

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control dust
on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap to wipe away promptly. Do not
use harsh chemicals or a stiff brush. They can damage the wheel' s protective coating that
helps keep them from corroding and tarnishing.
NOTE:
Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain strong acids or strong alkaline additives that can
harm the wheel surface.
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline addi-
tives or harsh brushes. These products and automatic car washes may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty. Only car wash soap, MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive brake dust, care must be taken
in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent damage
to the wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment, Mopar Chrome Cleaner, or their equivalent is
recommended. Select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome wheels.
Do not use any products on Dark Vapor or Black Satin Chrome Wheels. They will per-
manently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner.
These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap, MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
NOTE:
If you intend on parking or storing your vehicle for an extended period after cleaning the
wheels with wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing so. Driving
the vehicle and applying the brakes when stopping will reduce the risk of brake rotor
corrosion.
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