Jeep Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

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Washing
Hand washing or an automatic car wash with a
soft cloth system is preferred.
CAUTION!
Avoid pointing a high-pressure hand held
spray wand directly at the sides of the top, as
this can damage the seal and force water past
the weather strips.
General Cleaning
Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is
helpful in removing dust and other foreign
particles.
If Hand Washing:
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Wash in partial shade instead of direct sun.
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Wet the entire vehicle before washing the
top.
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Wash the top with a soft, natural bristle scrub
brush, and a mild soap solution such as
liquid dish washing soap. Do not use deter-
gent.
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Scrub in all directions, covering an area of
about two square feet at a time. Avoid heavy
scrubbing.
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Rinse the entire vehicle with water to remove
all soap and dirt from the top fabric and to
prevent streaking on painted and chrome
surfaces.
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Allow the top to dry before opening. Vacu-
uming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum
will decrease the tops drying time, ensure
removal of all dirt, and delete streaks in the
material.
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Multiple cleanings may be necessary to re-
move stubborn stains. If stains persist, con-
tact your local authorized dealership for fur-
ther suggestions.
CAUTION!
Never use an abrasive type cleaner or
bleaches. Cleaners should not contain sili-
cones, organic solvents, petroleum distillates,
or plasticizers. Always wait until the top is
thoroughly dry before opening it.
Additional Cleaning Procedure
For additional cleaning assistance in removing
stubborn stains, apply MOPAR
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Convertible
Cloth Top Cleaner or equivalent to the complete
stain, extending 2 in (50 mm) beyond the stain.
With a soft bristle brush, scrub in all directions
over the stain. Avoid heavy scrubbing. Rinse
the area with warm water. If the stain is still
apparent, repeat the cleaning procedure.
When the stain is no longer showing, rinse the
complete top with warm water. Let the top dry
before opening it.
Protection
For appearance purposes, you may wish to
protect the acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A
fabric protectant such as Scotchguard
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is sug-
gested. The top should be clean and dry
before application of the protectant.
CAUTION!
Avoid getting Scotchguard
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on the surround-
ing weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass.
Damage to these items might occur.
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