Cadillac 2013 Escalade Owner Manual M page 368

10-76 Vehicle Care
Windscreen and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windscreen
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windscreen washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windscreen
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Insects, road grime, sap,
and a build-up 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.
Weatherstrips
Apply silicone grease on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips
once a year. Black marks from
rubber material on painted surfaces
can be removed by rubbing with a
clean cloth. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 5.
Tyres
Use a stiff brush with tyre cleaner to
clean the tyres.
Notice: Using petroleum-based
tyre dressing products on the
vehicle may damage the paint
finish and/or tyres. When
applying a tyre dressing, always
wipe off any overspray from all
painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim - Aluminium
or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
soap and water to clean the wheels.
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.
Notice: Chrome wheels and other
chrome trim may be damaged if
the vehicle is not washed after
driving on roads that have been
sprayed with magnesium,
calcium, or sodium chloride.
These chlorides are used on
roads for conditions such as ice
and dust. Always wash the
chrome with soap and water after
exposure.
Notice: To avoid surface damage,
do not use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes,
cleaners, brushes, or cleaners
that contain acid on aluminium or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminium or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tyre cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect the front and rear
suspension and steering system for
damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect the power
steering for proper hook-up, binding,