Chevrolet Captiva C140 Manual page 282

6–44 SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE
Cleaning aluminum wheels and wheel Cleaning aluminum wheels and wheel Cleaning aluminum wheels and wheel Cleaning aluminum wheels and wheel Cleaning aluminum wheels and wheel
covers covers covers
covers covers
To preserve the original appearance of the
wheels and wheel covers, keep them free
from road dirt and brake dust buildup.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners or brushes Do not use abrasive cleaners or brushes Do not use abrasive cleaners or brushes Do not use abrasive cleaners or brushes Do not use abrasive cleaners or brushes
to clean aluminum wheels or wheel to clean aluminum wheels or wheel to clean aluminum wheels or wheel
to clean aluminum wheels or wheel to clean aluminum wheels or wheel
covers. covers. covers. covers. covers.
Clean the wheels/wheel covers regularly,
avoiding abrasive cleaners or brushes that can
damage the finish.
CORROSION PROTECTION CORROSION PROTECTION CORROSION PROTECTION CORROSION PROTECTION CORROSION PROTECTION
We designed your vehicle to resist corrosion.
Special materials and protective finishes used
on most parts of your car help maintain its
good appearance, strength, and reliability.
Surface rust may appear on certain compo-
nents found in the engine compartment or
under the body, but will not affect the reli-
ability or function of these components.
Sheet metal damage Sheet metal damage Sheet metal damage Sheet metal damage Sheet metal damage
If the vehicle needs body repair or replace-
ment, make sure the repair shop applies
proper anticorrosion material to restore cor-
rosion protection. See "FINISH DAMAGE" later
in this section.
Foreign material deposits Foreign material deposits Foreign material deposits Foreign material deposits Foreign material deposits
The following materials may damage painted
surfaces:
• Calcium chloride and other salts.
• Ice-melting agents.
• Road oil and tar.
• Tree sap.
• Bird droppings.
• Industrial fallout.
Wash harmful materials off your vehicle
promptly. If soap and water do not remove
the residue, use cleaners specifically intended
for this purpose.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
• • • • • Use only cleaners safe for use on Use only cleaners safe for use on Use only cleaners safe for use on Use only cleaners safe for use on Use only cleaners safe for use on
painted surfaces. painted surfaces.
painted surfaces. painted surfaces. painted surfaces.
Other cleaners may permanently damage Other cleaners may permanently damage Other cleaners may permanently damage Other cleaners may permanently damage Other cleaners may permanently damage
the paint. the paint. the paint. the paint. the paint.