2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 549

548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges • Use MOPAR௡ Touch Up Paint or equivalent on of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer open. has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a considered the responsibility of the owner. mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR௡ cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR௡ or the owner. equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well harsh brushes that may damage the wheels' protective packaged and sealed. finish. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel.