Cadillac 2014 ATS Owner's Manual page 366

Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
or other harsh cleaners.
Ice scrapers or other hard items.
Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated.
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield
when washing the vehicle.
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be
caused by extreme dusty
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,
snow, and ice.
Apply Dielectric silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from
rubber material on painted surfaces
can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See
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Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish
and/or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.