Jeep Liberty: What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap, and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
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 o ...
Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle
in the shade using MOPAR CarWash or equivalent,
or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
completely with clear water.
• If insec ...
See also:
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gauges could p ...
Auxiliary heater
Your vehicle may be fitted with an auxiliary
heater which is powered by fuel drawn from the
vehicle's tank. The heater operates only at low
ambient temperatures and is controlled by the
Timed clim ...
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Illuminates footwells, cupholders,
the console bin and the console tray
with a choice of several colors. The
ambient lighting control switch is
located on the floor console.
• To activate, pr ...
