Vauxhall Meriva Owner's Manual page 199

Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle reg ularly (by the time the
water no longer beads at the la test).
O therwise, the paintwork will dry out.
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 body p arts should not b e treated
with wax and polish.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Clean wheels with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Wheels are painted and can b e treated
with the same agents a s the body.
Paintw ork da mage
Rectify minor paintwork dam age with a
touch-up pen before rust form s. Hav e more
extensive damage or rust a reas repa ired
by a workshop .
Exterior light s
Head la mp and other lamp cov ers are
made of plastic . Do not use any c austic
agents, do not use an ic e scraper, and do
not c lean them when dry .
Pl astic and rubber par ts
Plastic and rubb er parts can be cleaned
with the sam e cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior clea ner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in pa rticular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholster y
Only c lean the vehicle interior, includ ing
the instrument pa nel fascia and panelling,
with a dry cloth or interior cleaner.
Self-help, vehicle care
The instrument panel should only b e
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
C lean fabric upholstery w ith a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove sta ins with an
upholstery cleaner.
C lean seat belts with lukewa rm water or
interior cleaner.
Caution
C lose Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damag e
seat upholstery.
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