Maintenance
Bright-metal maintenance
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under- Aluminum wheel maintenance
body and wheel openings with luke-
The aluminum wheels are coated
warm or cold water once a month,
with a clear protective finish.
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To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
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after off-road driving and at the end
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Do not use any abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch or damage the
finish.
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
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To protect the surfaces of bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
coating of wax or chrome preserv-
ative and rub to a high luster.
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
During winter weather or in coastal The lower edges of doors, rocker • Use only a mild soap or neutral
areas, cover the bright metal parts panels, and frame members have
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with a heavier coating of wax or drain holes that should not be
with water. Also, be sure to clean
preservative. If necessary, coat the allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
the wheels after driving on salted
parts with non-corrosive petroleum water in these areas can cause rust-
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
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jelly or other protective compound.
ing.
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Avoid washing the wheels with
high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners containing
acid or acid detergents. It may
damage and corrode the aluminum
wheels coated with a clear protec-
tive finish.
Underbody maintenance
WARNING
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Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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