M A I N T E N A N C E P RO C E D U R E S
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Maintenance
Procedures”
in
“Maintaining
Your
Vehicle”
in
the
Owner’s
Manual
at
www.alfaromeousa.com/owners/owners-service-manual.
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 to remove.
•
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains, and to
protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
•
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the
paint finish.
NOTE:
Hand washing is recommended. Avoid washing with power washers and do not use commercial car
wash facilities.
CAUTION!
•
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that
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.
•
If the engine compartment is washed with an high pressure jet, keep it at a distance of at
least 8 inches (20 centimeters) from filler surface.
•
Do not run this vehicle through an Automatic Car Wash facility as extensive damage can
result due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance.
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate in the
instrument cluster. This means that an engine oil and engine oil filter change is required for your
vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).
M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E
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