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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 445
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Special Care
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If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar -
riage at least once a month.
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It is important that the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels, and
trunk be kept clear and open.
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If you detect any stone chips or scratches in
the paint, touch them up immediately.
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If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision
or similar cause that destroys the paint and
protective coating, have your vehicle repaired
as soon as possible.
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If you carry special cargo such as chemicals,
fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such
materials are well packaged and sealed.
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If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
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Use Mopar® Touch Up Paint on scratches as
soon as possible. An authorized dealer has
touch up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models
To maintain the appearance of your vehicle's
interior trim and top, follow these precautions:

Do not run a fabric top through an automatic
car wash. Window scratches and wax
build-up may result.
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Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended with
the top down, as exposure to sun or rain may
damage interior trim.
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Do not use harsh cleaners or bleaching
agents on top material, as damage may
result.
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Do not allow any vinyl cleaner to run down
and dry on the paint, leaving a streak.
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After cleaning your vehicle's fabric top,
always make sure it is completely dry before
lowering.
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Be especially careful when washing the
windows by following the directions for “Care
of Fabric Top Windows.”
Washing – Use Mopar® Car Wash or
equivalent, or mild soap suds, lukewarm water,
and a brush with soft bristles. If extra cleaning
is required, use Mopar® Convertible Cloth Top
Cleaner or equivalent, or a mild foaming cleaner
on the entire top, but support the top from
underneath.
Rinsing – Be sure to remove all traces of
cleaner by rinsing the top thoroughly with clean
water. Remember to allow the top to dry before
lowering it.
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.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause
interior water damage, stains, or mildew of
the top material:

Do not run a fabric top through an auto -
matic car wash. Window scratches and wax
build-up may result.
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