Vauxhall Zafira Owner's Manual page 200

196 Self-help, Vehicle Care
Waxing
Wax y our vehicle regularly, in particula r
after it ha s b een washed using shampoo
and at the latest when water no longer
forms bead s on the paintwork, otherwise
the p aintwork will dry out.
Also wax edges and folds on opened doors
and flaps as well as the areas they cover.
Polishing
Polishing is necessary only if the paint has
become dull or if solid deposits have
become attached to it.
Paintwork polish w ith silicone forms a
protective film, making wa xing
unnecessary.
Plastic b od y parts such as the roof module
of the panoramic roof must not be treated
with preservation and polishing ag ents.
Use M etallic Paintwork Wax on v ehicles
with a m etallic-effect paint finish.
Panoramic roof 3
Never clean w ith solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, agg ressive media (e.g. paint
cleaner, a cetone-containing solutions etc.),
acidic or highly alk aline media or abrasive
pads.
No stickers m ay b e ap plied to the
panoramic roof, and do not use plastic
protector sleeves.
Wheels
Use a p H-neutral wheel clea ning a gent to
clean the wheels.
Wheels are painted a nd can be treated
with the sam e agents as the body . For a lloy
wheels we recommend use of Alloy Wheel
Preserver.
Paintwork dam age
Immediately rectify minor p aintwork
damage suc h as stone chips, scratches,
etc. using a touch-up stic k or Touch-Up /
Aerosol Paint before rust ha s a chance to
form. If rust has already formed, hav e the
cause rectified by a workshop. Note also
the surfaces and edges facing the road on
whic h rust may develop for a long period of
tim e w ithout being noticed.
Exte rior lights
Head lig ht and other protective light covers
are m ade of plastic. If they require
additiona l cleaning after the vehicle has
been washed, clean them with Car
Shampoo. Do not use a ny abrasive or
caustic a gents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clea n them dry .
Plastic and rubber parts
For add itional cleaning of plastic and
rubb er parts use C leaner. Do not use any
other agent, and in particular do not use
solvents or petrol.
Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners on
plastic and rubber p arts.
Whe els and tyre s
Do not use high-pressure jet c leaners on
wheels and tyres.
Interior and upholste ry
C lean the vehicle interior, including the
instrument panel fac ia , using interior
cleaner.
The instrument panel should only b e
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
C lean fabric upholstery w ith a vacuum
cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use
cleaner tha t is suitable for both fabrics and
vinyl.
Do not use cleaning agents suc h as
acetone, tetrachloride, paint thinner, paint
remover, nail varnish remover, washing
powder or bleach. Petrol is also unsuitable.
O pen v elcro fasteners on clothing could
dam age seat upholstery . Ma ke sure that
velcro fasteners are closed.
Seat belts
Alway s k eep seat b elts clean a nd dry.
C lean only with lukewarm w ater or Cleaner.
Windows
When cleaning the hea ted rear window,
ma ke sure that the heating element on the
insid e of the window is not damaged.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
in conjunction with Window Cleaner a nd
Insect R emover.
Vauxhall Wind screen Wash Solvent is
suita ble for de-icing windows.