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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
BODY AND UNDERBODY
MAINTENANCE
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 there-
fore 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 fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool, or other aggressive material to clean the
lenses.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Washing
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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 accu-
mulated 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 and stains, and to
protect your paint finish. Use precautions to not
scratch the paint.
•
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
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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
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If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least
once a month.
•
It is important that the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept
clear and open.
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If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the
paint, touch them up immediately.
•
If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or simi-
lar cause that destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as
possible.
•
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure 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 on scratches as soon
as possible. An authorized dealer has touch up
paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models
To maintain the appearance of your vehicle's interior
trim and top, follow these precautions:
•
Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax build-up may
result.
•
Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended with the top
down, as exposure to sun or rain may damage inte-
rior trim.
•
Do not use harsh cleaners or bleaching agents on
top material, as damage may result.
•
Do not allow any vinyl cleaner to run down and dry
on the paint, leaving a streak.
•
After cleaning your vehicle's fabric top, always make
sure it is completely dry before lowering.
•
Be especially careful when washing the windows by
following the directions for "Care of Fabric Top
Windows."
Washing – Use Mopar® Car Wash or equivalent, or
mild soap suds, lukewarm water, and a brush with soft
bristles. If extra cleaning is required, use Mopar® Con-
vertible Cloth Top Cleaner or equivalent, or a mild foam-
ing cleaner on the entire top, but support the top from
underneath.
Rinsing – Be sure to remove all traces of cleaner by
rinsing the top thoroughly with clean water. Remember
to allow the top to dry before lowering it.
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