Jeep Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

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Weather Strip Care
Lubricate the weather strips periodically with
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Weather Strip Lubricant or equivalent,
to keep them soft and pliable.
Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From
Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice and
those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are highly cor-
rosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to air-
borne contaminants, road surfaces on which
the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have
an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or re-
moval 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.
Washing
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Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash
your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR
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Car
Wash or equivalent, or a mild car wash soap,
and rinse the panels completely with clear
water.
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If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR
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Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or
equivalent to remove.
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Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as
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Cleaner Wax or equivalent, to re-
move road film, stains, and to protect your
paint finish. Take care never to 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.
CAUTION!
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Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning
materials such as steel wool or scouring
powder, which 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 re-
moval of paint and decals.
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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