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Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper
blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade
by wiping vigorously with a cloth soakedin
full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstripswill make them last
longer, seal better, and not
stick or squeak. Apply
silicone greasewith a clean cloth at leastevery six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may be required. (See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index.)
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct raysof the sun.
Don’t use strong soapsor chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand, dishor car washing (mild detergent)soaps.
You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your
dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the
Index.) Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum
based, or that contain acidor abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to
dry on the surface,or they could stain.Dry the finish
with a soft, clean chamoisor an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your
vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
Use lukewarmor cold water,a soft cloth and a liquid
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
hand, dish or vehicle washing (mild detergent) soap to
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions
under “Washing Your Vehicle.”
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
Finish Care
The best wayto preserve your vehicle’sfinish is to keepit
clean by washingit often with lukewarm or coldwater.
Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your vehicleby
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint
finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products
from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”
in the Index.)
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