2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 640

638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR® What Causes Corrosion? Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing The most common causes are: that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • Stone and gravel impact. • Insects, tree sap and tar. CAUTION! • 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. • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. Washing • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild car wash Special Care soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumunear the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug a month. and Tar Remover to remove.