Chevrolet 2014 Captiva Owner's Manual page 323

Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-GME-7896196) - 2014 -
crc - 11/27/13
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Lock the vehicle so
that the fuel filler flap cannot be
opened. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a repairer.
Do not clean the engine
compartment with a steam-jet or
high-pressure jet cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently.
Use separate leathers for painted
and glass surfaces: remnants of
wax on the windows will impair
vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray
on painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp covers
are made of plastic.
Do not use any abrasive or caustic
agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.
When cleaning the insects debris,
grease dirt and tar on the exterior
lamps or lenses, use only lukewarm
water, a soft cloth, and a car
washing soap.
Hard cleaning with dry cloth can be
damage on the exterior lamp
or lens.
Don't clean the exterior lamps with
intensive car-washing fluid.
Black plate (61,1)
Vehicle Care
Avoid using the hazardous cleaner
under turning on the light. It can be
caused the lens crack by chemical
reaction.
Follow the car-washing
guide and use the mild detergent.
Micro lens cracks and welding
area cracks may be caused if the
car-wash guide is not followed.
Never use washing fluid as below
for a cleaning purpose.
Acetone
Benzene
Toluene
xylene
Thinner
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will
dry out.
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