2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual Convertible - Page 287

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with flame or woodgrain graphics, it is recommended that special care be taken when using hand-held pressure washers to clean your vehicle. The pressure of these hand-held car wash wands can vary greatly and could possibly cause damage to the surface of the graphic. Hold the tip of the wand at least 12 inches away from the graphic surface when cleaning the vehicle. Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially Aluminum and Chrome plated, should be cleaned regularly, when cool, using mild soap and water to maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion. Wash them with the same soap solution as the body of your vehicle. Rinse wheels thoroughly. When cleaning extremely dirty wheels, care must be taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent damage to the wheels. Only Mopar Wheel Cleaners are recommended. DO NOT USE any of the items listed below which can damage your wheels and wheel trim. DO NOT USE: • Any abrasive cleaner • Any abrasive cleaning pad (such as steel wool) or abrasive brush • Any cleaner that contains an acid which can react with and discolor the chrome surface. • Chrome polish • Oven cleaner • A car wash that uses carbide-tipped wheel cleaning brushes or acidic solutions. 7