Jeep Cherokee 2009 Operating Information Manual page 194

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident
or similar cause, which destroys the paint and
protective coating, have your vehicle repaired
as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals,
fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., assure that such
materials are well packaged and sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
• Use Mopar Touch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your
authorized dealer has touch up paint to match
the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned
regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent
corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive
brake dust, use Mopar
(05066247AB) or equivalent or select a nonabra-
sive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal pol-
ishes. Only Mopar or equivalent is recom-
mended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid auto-
matic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels' pro-
tective finish.
Interior Care
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare sur-
face, which minimizes reflections in the wind-
shield. Do not use protectants or other products,
which may cause undesirable reflections. Use
soap and warm water to restore the low glare
surface.
Cleaning Interior Trim
Clean interior trim with a damp cloth and Mopar
Total Clean, and if necessary, follow with Mopar
Spot & Stain Remover. Do not use harsh cleaners
or Armorall. Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl
upholstery.
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended
for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by
regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small
particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and
Wheel Cleaner damage the leather upholstery and should be
removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn
soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and
Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to
avoid soaking leather upholstery with any liquid.
Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners
to clean leather upholstery. Application of a
leather conditioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning pur-
poses. Many are potentially flammable, and if
used in closed areas they may cause respiratory
harm.
YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure –
If Equipped
YES Essentials seats may be cleaned in the
following manner:
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by
blotting with a clean, dry towel.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp
towel.
• For tough stains, apply Mopar Total Clean or a
mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove the soap residue.
• For grease stains, apply Mopar Multi-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove the
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove the
soap residue.
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