Chevrolet Groove 2023 Owner's Manual page 157

Chevrolet Groove Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-17286929) -
2023 - CRC - 6/28/22
Do not use household dish washing
detergent to wash the vehicle. The dish
washing detergent can wash off paint
and wax.
Avoid excessive vehicle washing pressure.
Water may enter the vehicle and damage
the interior.
Polishing and Waxing
Regular polishing can remove residues from
the surface of the vehicle. After polishing,
use high-quality car wax for protection.
Do not clean or polish aluminum trim with
automotive or chrome polishing agent,
steam, or alkaline soap liquids.
These substances are abrasive and may
damage trim and wheels.
Exterior Bright Metal Parts Protection
Clean the bright metal trims regularly. It is
usually washed with water. When waxing
the vehicle, also wax these bright metal
parts.
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Trim Cover
Cleaning
To maintain the original appearance of the
wheel and wheel trim cover (if any), do not
allow them to collect dust or brake dust.
Clean the wheel/wheel trim cover regularly.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agent or brush
that may damage the finish paint.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agent or brush
to clean aluminum wheels or wheel trim
covers.
Front Windshield Outside Cleaning
Waxes or other materials on the front
windshield and blade may cause the blade
to shake when working. Moreover, such
foreign matters are not conducive to
keeping the front windshield clean. Clean
the outside of the front windshield regularly
with a non-abrasive cleaning agent.
Water does not form water droplets on the
clean front windshield.
Decals will affect the rear windshield
defroster. Do not paste decals on the inner
side of the rear windshield. Otherwise, it
will affect the driver's vision.
Corrosion Prevention
General Motors vehicles are designed to
have anti-corrosion capabilities. The use of
special materials and protective paint on
most vehicle parts helps maintain
satisfactory appearance, strength and
reliability.
Vehicle Care
Although the surfaces of certain parts inside
the engine compartment or of the
underbody may rust, the reliability or
performance of these parts will not be
affected.
Metal Plate Damage
If the body needs to be repaired or replaced,
ensure that the repair shop uses proper
anti-corrosion materials to restore the
anti-corrosion protection performance.
Foreign Matter Deposition
The following substances may damage the
paint surface:
Calcium chloride and other salts
Ice melting agent
Road surface oil and asphalt
Sap
Bird droppings
Industrial dust
Remove harmful substances on the vehicle
in time. If residues cannot be removed with
soap liquid, a special cleaning agent can
be used.
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