Chevrolet 1997 Automobile User Manual


 
Cleaning
the
Top
of
the Instrument Panel
Use only mild
soap
and water to clean the top surfaces
of
the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to
see
through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care
of
Safety
Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Do
not bleach
or
dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them.
In
a crash, they
might not be able
to
provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often.
GM
Glass Cleaner
(GM
Part
No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior glass.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals
on
the inside
rear
window, since they may have
to
be scraped
off
later. If
abrasive cleaners are used
on
the inside
of
the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside
of
the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,
wax, sap or other material may be
on
the blade
or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield
Cleaner, Bon Ami@ Powder (non-scratching glass
cleaning powder),
GM
Part
No.
10500
1
1.
The
windshield is clean if beads
do
not
form
when you
rinse it with water.
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades
and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield
washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.
Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that look worn.
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