Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades - Chrysler Pacifica 2017 User Manual

M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or
harsh brushes. Many aftermarket wheel cleaners and automatic car washes 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.
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 or 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 permanently 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 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.
Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners,
abrasives, or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage this finish and such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY USING
MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that
is required to maintain this finish.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addi-
tion to these grades.
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