2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 474

472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR௡ Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear Cleaning Headlights quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. scratch the elements. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and directly on the mirror. reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Instrument Panel Cover To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which followed by rinsing. minimizes reflections on the windshield. Do not use Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel protectants or other products which may cause undesirwool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface.