2005 Dodge Neon Owner Manual - Page 193

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 193 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, deicer 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. Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially Aluminum and Chrome plated, should be cleaned regularly, 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. Any of the "DO NOT USE" items listed below can damage 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. CAUTION! Many wheel cleaners contain acids that may harm the wheel surface. • Oven cleaner • A car wash that uses carbide-tipped wheel cleaning brushes or acidic solutions. Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar Vinyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for vinyl trim. 7