2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 230

2009 Dodge Viper Manual

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228 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Convertible Top Care - Convertible Models Only Use a mild detergent to clean the top. Avoid heavy scrubbing and rinse with plenty of clean water. Allow to dry thoroughly before storage. Interior Care Use MOPAR௡ Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR௡ Total Clean, then MOPAR௡ Spot & Stain Remover, if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOPAR௡ Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Leather or Vinyl Seat/Trim Care and Cleaning Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR௡ Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean the leather. Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR௡ Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements. When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.

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Convertible Top Care — Convertible Models Only
Use a mild detergent to clean the top. Avoid heavy
scrubbing and rinse with plenty of clean water. Allow to
dry thoroughly before storage.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR
±
Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR
±
Total Clean, then
MOPAR
±
Spot & Stain Remover, if absolutely necessary.
Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOPAR
±
Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
Leather or Vinyl Seat/Trim Care and Cleaning
Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an
abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be
removed immediately with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils
can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR
±
Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking the leather with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean the leather. Application
of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with
MOPAR
±
Glass
Cleaner
or
any
commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows
equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE