2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 445

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR௡ Car Wash 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 to remove road film, stains and to protect • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges finish. of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open. 7