Ram 1500/2500/3500: 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
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne 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 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.
Washing
- Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle
in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash, or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
- If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumulated
on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
- Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
- Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
- Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
- Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa)
can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
- If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
- It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
- If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
- If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.
- If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
- If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
- Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
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All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake d
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefo
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap sol
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After pressing the "Safety & Driving Assistance" soft-key
the following settings will be available.
Park Assist
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind
the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE
and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph
(18 km/h). The system
Front Door Storage - If Equipped
Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) are
located in the door trim panels.
Front Door Storage
Rear Door Storage - Crew Cab
Storage compartments are located in both the driver and
passenger door trim panels.
Rear Door Storage