Preserving The Bodywork - Jeep COMPASS User Manual

Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or
Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels
CAUTION!
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.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less
susceptible to stone breakage than glass
headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures
must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the
lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping
with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with
a mild soap solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive
material to clean the lenses.
P T B
RESERVING HE ODYWORK
Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash

your vehicle in the shade using Mopar® Car
Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the
panels completely with water.
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have

accumulated on your vehicle, use Mopar®
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to
remove.
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as

Mopar® Cleaner Wax to remove road film,
stains and to protect your paint finish. Use
precautions to not scratch the paint.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
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buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin
out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning

materials such as steel wool or scouring
powder that will scratch metal and painted
surfaces.
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi

(8,274 kPa) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
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drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar-
riage at least once a month.
Oxidation marks can also be seen on brake
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rotors during storage due to weather condi-
tions like monsoon, ice, areas near the sea,
and after washing the vehicle. Drive your
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