Chevrolet Captiva OM C140 Manuals page 351

If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windshield wipers
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Lock the vehicle so that
the fuel filler flap cannot be opened.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the hood as well as the
areas they cover.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a repairer.
Do not clean the engine
compartment with a steam-jet or
high-pressure jet cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently.
Use separate leathers for painted
and glass surfaces: remnants of wax
on the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray
on painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp covers are
made of plastic.
Do not use any abrasive or caustic
agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.
When cleaning the insects debris,
grease dirt and tar on the exterior
lamps or lenses, use only lukewarm
water, a soft cloth, and a car washing
soap.
Hard cleaning with dry cloth can be
damage on the exterior lamp or lens.
Don't clean the exterior lamps with
intensive car-washing fluid.
Avoid using the hazardous cleaner
under turning on the light. It can be
caused the lens crack by chemical
reaction.
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Notice
Follow the car-washing guide and
use the mild detergent.
Micro lens cracks and welding
area cracks may be caused if the
car-wash guide is not followed.
Never use washing fluid as below
for a cleaning purpose.
• Acetone
• Benzene
• Tolluene
• xylene
• Thinner