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Service & Appearance Care
Fbreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and
tar,
tree sap,
bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle's finish
if they remain on painted surfaces. Use
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces for these stains.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other
service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Undebody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel
lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt packed in
closed areas of the frame should be
loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing
system can do this for you.
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