Chevrolet Beat diesel Owner's Manual page 136

132 Vehicle Care
no dirt can get under it and scratch the
glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tires
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a
touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by CHEVROLET retailer.
Special package and body kit
Be careful when towing to prevent
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damage by the tow rope. Remove
cover in bumper before towing.
n Reduced ground clearance. Drive
slowly over ramps, bumps or kerbs.
Use support when lifting the vehicle.
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To prevent body damage and
n
breakage, it is recommended to
completely lift the vehicle onto a
recovery vehicle when transporting
the vehicle.
Underbody
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal or dust control can
collect on the underbody of your
vehicle. Failure to remove these
materials can accelerate corrosion and
rust.
Periodically use plain water to flush
these materials from the underbody of
your vehicle.
Take care to clean any areas in which
mud and other debris can collect.
Loosen any sediment packed in closed
area before flushing with water.
Interior Care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
The instrument panel should only be
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with
an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be colourfast.
This could cause visible discolourations,
especially on light-coloured upholstery.
Removable stains and discolourations
should be cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damage
seat upholstery.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned
with the same cleaner as used to clean
the body. Use interior cleaner if
necessary. Do not use any other agent.
Avoid solvents and petrol in particular.
Do not use highpressure jet cleaners.