2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 431

430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels' protective finish. packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure - If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man• Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on ner: scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel. Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the heavy soil, use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or select a stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only • For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose Cleaner or a equivalent high quality cleaner to a clean, MOPAR cleaners or equivalent are recommended. Do damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.