Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 286

Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films
on
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield interior glass.
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft
cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surface finish.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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CAUTIf'N:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
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If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,
wax, sap or other material may be on
the
blade
or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with GM
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might not be able to provide adequate protection. Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami@ Powder (non-scratching
Clean safety belts
only
with mild soap and
windshield
is clean
if
beads do
not
form when you rinse
lukewarm water.
glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 105001 1. The
it with water.
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