2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 583

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once • Use MOPAR௡ Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer a month. has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels be kept clear and open. Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. considered the responsibility of the owner. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust the • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar following MOPAR௡ wheel cleaners are recommended or cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, select a non-abrasive, non acidic cleaner. have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of • For chrome wheels, use MOPAR௡ Chrome Cleaner (Part# 04318013) or equivalent. the owner. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, • For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR௡ Wheel Cleaner de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well (Part# 04796239AB) or equivalent. packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. 7