Cadillac LYRIQ 2024 - Finish Care

Cadillac LYRIQ Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-16878479) -
2024 - CRC - 9/20/23
Vehicle Care 281
be off. Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car wash
equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and
after, to remove all cleaning agents
completely. If they are allowed to dry on
the surface, they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
an all-cotton towel to avoid surface
scratches and water spotting.
Cleaning Underbonnet Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the bonnet that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underbonnet components. Avoid using these
chemicals. Water is recommended.
A pressure washer may be used, but use
care when handling. The following criteria
must be followed:
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Water pressure must be kept below
14,000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
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Water temperature must be below 80 °C
(180 °F).
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Spray nozzle with a 40-degree wide angle
spray pattern or wider must be used.
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Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
away from all surfaces.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/
wax materials is not recommended.
If painted surfaces are damaged, see your
Cadillac Service Centre to have the damage
assessed and repaired. Foreign materials
such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap,
bird droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's
finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that
are marked safe for painted surfaces to
remove foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing
should be done to remove residue from the
paint finish. See your Cadillac Service Centre
for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated
plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated
wood, or flat paint as damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a base coat/clear coat paint
finish may damage it. Use only
non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are
made for a base coat/clear coat paint
finish on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep
the vehicle garaged or covered whenever
possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Mouldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright
metal mouldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
The bright metal mouldings on the vehicle
are aluminium, chrome, or stainless steel. To
prevent damage always follow these
cleaning instructions:
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Be sure the moulding is cool to the touch
before applying any cleaning solution.