Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2022 Owner's Manual page 290

Cleaning Underhood Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
symbol.
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underhood components. The usages of these
chemicals should be avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but care
must be utilized. The following criteria must
be followed:
Water pressure must be kept below
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14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
Water temperature must be below 80 °C
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(180 °F).
Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle
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spray pattern or wider must be used.
Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
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away from all surfaces.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/
wax materials is not recommended.
If painted surfaces are damaged, see your
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dealer to have the damage assessed and
repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium
chloride and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they remain
on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe
for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing
should be done to remove residue from the
paint finish. See your dealer for approved
cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated
plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated
wood, or flat paint as damage can occur.
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint
finish may damage it. Use only
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Vehicle Care
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non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are
made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep
the vehicle garaged or covered whenever
possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright
metal moldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the vehicle
are aluminum or stainless steel. To prevent
damage always follow these cleaning
instructions:
Be sure the molding is cool to the touch
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before applying any cleaning solution.
Use a cleaning solution approved for
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aluminum or stainless steel. Some
cleaners are highly acidic or contain
alkaline substances and can damage the
moldings.
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