Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual page 316

Caution (Continued)
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes
closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the
surface of the vehicle. Use of power
washers exceeding 8,274 kPa
(1,200 psi) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
symbol.
This could cause damage that would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
If using an automatic car wash, follow
the car wash instructions. The
windshield wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must 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.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces are
damaged, see your dealer 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.
VEHICLE CARE
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
dealer 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 basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish may damage it. Use
only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on
the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
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