2011 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 428

426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Care • • • • • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider a month. mud or stone shields behind each wheel. It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and • Use MOPAR௡ Touch Up Paint or equivalent on 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, touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, heavy soil, use MOPAR௡ Wheel Cleaner or select a have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only the owner. MOPAR௡ cleaners or equivalent are recommended. Do