Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe 2023, Owner'S Manual

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400 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
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Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
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Stone and gravel impact.
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Insects, tree sap and tar.
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Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
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Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
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Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible
to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures must
be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to
clean the lenses.
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Washing
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Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your
vehicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap,
and rinse the panels completely with water.
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If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use a specific
detergent to remove.
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Use a high quality cleaner wax to remove road
film, stains and to protect your paint finish.
Use precautions to not scratch the paint.
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Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out
the paint finish.
Special Care
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If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage
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. The cost of
such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.
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If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or
similar cause that destroys the paint and protec-
tive coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon
as possible. The cost of such repairs is consid-
ered the responsibility of the owner.
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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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Touch up the scratches as soon as possible.
An authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
CAUTION!
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Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning mate-
rials such as steel wool or scouring powder
that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
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Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8,274 kPa) can result in damage or removal
of paint and decals.
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