Body And Underbody Maintenance; Preserving The Bodywork - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE L 2023 Owner's Manual

The following maintenance recommendations will
enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the
corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
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Stone and gravel impact.
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Insects, tree sap and tar.
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Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
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Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
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B A U M
ODY ND NDERBODY AINTENANCE
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
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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
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accumulated on your vehicle, use Mopar®
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove.
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Mopar®
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Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to
protect your paint finish. Use precautions to not
scratch the paint.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
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buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out
the paint finish.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning mate-
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rials such as steel wool or scouring powder
that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
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(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 undercarriage
at least once a month.
It is important that the drain holes in the lower
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edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be
kept clear and open.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the
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paint, touch them up immediately.
If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or
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similar cause that destroys the paint and protec-
tive coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon
as possible.
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