2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 406

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 • 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 considered the responsibility of the owner. a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or heavy soil, use MOPAR௡ Wheel Cleaner or select a similar cause which destroys the paint and protective nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pospads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responMOPAR௡ cleaners or equivalent are recommended. Do sibility of the owner. not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well 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. 7