Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleumbased, or that contain acid or abrasives.All cleaning agents should be flushed promptlyand not allowed to dry on the surface, or they couldstain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois oran all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches andwater spotting.High pressure car washes may cause water toenter the vehicle.Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft clothand a car washing soap to clean exterior lampsand lenses. Follow instructions under WashingYour Vehicle on page 496.Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicleby hand may be necessary to remove residuefrom the paint finish. GM-approved cleaningproducts can be obtained from your dealer. SeeVehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 501.Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paintfinish may damage it. Use only non-abrasivewaxes and polishes that are made for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle.The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to thecolored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishesthat are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.Foreign materials such as calcium chloride andother salts, ice melting agents, road oil andtar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals fromindustrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’sfinish if they remain on painted surfaces. Washthe vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, usenon-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter.Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging,weather, and chemical fallout that can take theirtoll over a period of years. To help keep thepaint finish looking new, keep the vehicle ina garage or covered whenever possible.497
