8–2 VEHICLE CARE
CLEANING AGENTS
Follow the manufacturer’s advice whenever
cleaning agents or other chemicals are used,
inside or outside the vehicle. Some clean-
ers may be poisonous or flammable, and
improper use may cause personal injury or
damage. When cleaning the inside or outside
of the vehicle, do not use volatile cleaning
solvents such as : acetone, lacquer
thinners, enamel reducers, nail polish remov-
ers: or cleaning materials such as laundry
soaps, bleaches or reducing agents, except
as noted in the fabric cleaning advice on
stain removal. Never use carbon tetrachlo-
ride, petrol, benzene, or naphtha for any
cleaning purpose. Open all vehicle doors for
ventilation when any cleaning agents or
other chemical are used in the interior. Over-
exposure to some vapors may result in a
health problem which is more likely to occur
in small, unventilated spaces.
To avoid possible permanent discoloration of
light colored seats, do not let materials with
non-fast colors come in contact with seat
trim materials until these materials are totally
dry. This includes certain types of casual
clothing, such as colored denims, corduroys,
leathers and suedes : also decorative pa-
per, etc.
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE
INTERIOR
With the use of modern trim materials, it is
very important that you use proper cleaning
techniques and cleaners. Failing to do this
on the first cleaning may result in water
spots, spot rings, or setting of stains or
soils-all of which are more difficult to remove
in a second cleaning.
Dust and loose dirt that collect on interior
fabrics should be frequently removed with
a vacuum cleaner or soft bristle brush. Wipe
vinyl or leather trim regularly with a clean
damp cloth. Normal trim soils, spots or stains
can be cleaned with cleaners:
Safety Belt Care
• Keep belts clean and dry.
• Clean safety belts only with mild soap
and lukewarm water.
• Do not bleach or dye belts since this may
severely weaken them.
GLASS SURFACES
Glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regu-
lar basis. The use of glass cleaner or a liq-
uid household glass cleaner will remove
normal tobacco smoke and dust films some-
times caused by ingredients used in vinyl’s
and interior plastics.
Never use abrasive cleaners on any vehicle
glass, as they may cause scratches. If abra-
sive cleaners are used on the inside of the
rear window, any electric demister element
may be damaged. Avoid placing decals on
the inside rear window, since they may
have to be scraped off later.
Cleaning the Outside of Windshield
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer, or if the wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or another
material may be on the blade or windshield
Clean the outside of the windshield with
cleaning powder or an equivalent non abra-
sive cleaner. Your windshield is clean if
beads do not form when rinsing with wa-
ter.
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