2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 379

378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR௡ Car Wash or equivalent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR௡ Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which 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. • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR௡ Special Care Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once scratch the paint. a month. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear finish. and open.