Interior Care - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

INTERIOR CARE

To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils. Note
that newspapers or dark garments that
can transfer color to home furnishings
can also permanently transfer color to
the vehicle's interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust
from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild soap
solution, immediately remove hand
lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellant
from all interior surfaces or permanent
damage may result.
Your CHEVROLET retailer may have
products for cleaning the interior. Use
cleaners specifically designed for the
surfaces being cleaned to prevent
permanent damage. To prevent
overspray, apply all cleaners directly to
the cleaning cloth. Cleaners should be
removed quickly. Never allow cleaners
to remain on the surface being cleaned
for extended periods of time.
Cleaners may contain solvents that can
become concentrated in the interior.
Before using cleaners, read and adhere
to all safety instructions on the label.
While cleaning the interior, maintain
adequate ventilation by opening the
doors and windows.
To prevent damage, do not clean the
interior using the following cleaners or
techniques:
 Never use a razor or any other sharp
object to remove a soil from any
interior surface.
 Never use a brush with stiff bristles.
 Never rub any surface aggressively
or with excessive pressure.
 Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with degreasers.
For liquid cleaners, use approxi-
mately 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of
water. A concentrated soap solution
will leave a residue that creates
streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use
solutions that contain strong or
Vehicle Care 9-71
caustic soap.
Do not heavily saturate the uphol-

stery when cleaning.
Do not use solvents or cleaners

containing solvents.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Commercial glass cleaners may be
used, if necessary, after cleaning the
interior glass with plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggres-
sive cleaning may damage the rear
window defogger.
Fabric/Carpet
Start by vacuuming the surface using a
soft brush attachment. If a rotating