Exterior Maintenance And Cleaning - Chevrolet Sail Diesel Owner's Manual

Exterior Maintenance and
Cleaning
Washing the vehicle
The best way to maintain the surface
paint is to wash the vehicle frequently
and keep it clean.
— Park the vehicle in a place shielded
from direct sunlight.
Wash the vehicle with specified
—
mild soap liquid and cold or warm
water.
The liquid soap and cleaners on the
—
surface must be washed off.
Caution
Do not wash the vehicle with a
domestic washing up agent.
A domestic washing up agent can
wash off the paint wax.
Caution
Avoid too high pressure when
washing the vehicle.
The vehicle interior can be damaged
if water penetrates in the vehicle.
The vehicles of General Motors are
designed for operation under normal
and natural conditions.
Caution
The antenna can be damaged by
automatic vehicle washers.
Turn off the sound system and retract
the antenna.
Remove the antenna rod or roof
antenna.
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Polishing and waxing
Regular polishing can remove the
residual materials on the vehicle
surface. High-quality automotive wax
should be used after polishing for best
protection.
Protecting the exterior polished
metal parts
Regularly clean the polished metal trim
parts. Usually, water cleaning will be
sufficient.
Caution
Do not clean or polish the aluminum
trim parts by using an automotive or
chrome polish, steam or alkaline
soap liquid.
These materials are abrasive and can
damage the trim parts and wheels.
Do not forget to wax the polished metal
parts when waxing the vehicle.