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Prevention:
It is necessary to wash and wax your vehicle
to
preserve its finish according to the
instructions in this section. These steps
should be taken immediately after you find
water marks on your vehicle's finish.
Paint chipping
Problem:
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown in
t
h
e air by another vehicle's tires hits your
vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping:
Keeping a safe distance between you and the
ve
hicle ahead reduces the chances of having
your paint chipped by flying gravel.
NOTE:
The paint chipping zone varies with the
speed of the vehicle. For example, when
travelling at 55
mph (90 km/h), the paint
ch
ipping zone is 164 ft (50 m).
In low temperatures, a vehicle's finish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
Chipped paint can lead to rust forming on
your vehicle. Before this happens, repair
the damage by using FCA touch-up paint
according to the instructions in this
section. Failure to repair the affected area
could lead to serious rusting and expen
-
sive repairs.
Follow all label and container directions
w
h
en using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
Maintaining The Finish
Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and dete-
rioration, wash your vehicle thoroughly and
fr
equently, at least once a month, with luke-
warm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the paint
s
u
rface could be scratched. Here are some
examples of how scratching could occur:
The vehicle is washed without first rinsing
off dirt and other foreign matter.
The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry, or
dirty cloth.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are
used.
NOTE:
FCA is not responsible for scratches caused
b
y
automatic car washes or improper
washing. Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position
an
d the ignition is placed in the ON mode,
the wipers may move automatically in the
following cases:
If the windshield above the rain sensor is
touched or wiped with a cloth.
If the windshield is struck with a hand or
other object from either outside or inside
the vehicle.
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