Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Do
not bleach or dye safety belts.
If
you
do,
it may severely weaken them. In a crash,
they might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild
soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may be required. See
Part
D:
Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page
6-
16.
Cleaning the Outside
of
Your
Vehicle
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing
Your
Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or
chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well,
removing all soap residue completely. You can get
GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer.
See GM
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
on
page
5-93.
Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum
based, or that contain acid or 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 chamois or an all-cotton towel
to
avoid surface
scratches and water spotting.
Before you enter an automatic car wash,
if
your vehicle
is equipped with the optional power sliding door, be
sure to have the switch for the power sliding door
override feature enabled. See
Power Sliding Door
(PSD)
on page
2-
16.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
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