Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9159314) - 2016 - crc - 6/25/15342 Vehicle Carematerial to parts repaired orreplaced to restore corrosionprotection.Original manufacturer replacementparts will provide the corrosionprotection while maintaining thevehicle warranty.Finish DamageQuickly repair minor chips andscratches with touch-up materialsavailable from your dealer to avoidcorrosion. Larger areas of finishdamage can be corrected in yourdealer's body and paint shop.Chemical Paint SpottingAirborne pollutants can fall uponand attack painted vehicle surfacescausing blotchy, ring-shapeddiscolorations, and small, irregulardark spots etched into the paintsurface. See “Finish Care”previously in this section.Interior CareTo prevent dirt particle abrasions,regularly clean the vehicle's interior.Immediately remove any soils.Newspapers or dark garments cantransfer color to the vehicle’sinterior..Use a soft bristle brush to removedust from knobs and crevices on theinstrument cluster. Using a mildsoap solution, immediately removehand lotions, sunscreen, and insectrepellent from all interior surfaces orpermanent damage may result.Use cleaners specifically designedfor the surfaces being cleaned toprevent permanent damage. Applycleaners directly to the cleaningcloth. Do not spray cleaners on anyswitches or controls. Removecleaners quickly.Before using cleaners, read andfollow all safety instructions on thelabel. While cleaning the interior,open the doors and windows to getproper ventilation.To prevent damage, do not cleanthe interior using the followingcleaners or techniques:. Never use a razor or any othersharp object to remove a soilfrom any interior surface.. Never use a brush with stiffbristles.. Never rub any surfaceaggressively or with toomuchpressure.. Do not use laundry detergents ordishwashing soaps withdegreasers. For liquid cleaners,use approximately 20 drops per3.8 L (1 gal) of water.A concentrated soap solution willcreate streaks and attract dirt.Do not use solutions that containstrong or caustic soap.. Do not heavily saturate theupholstery when cleaning.. Do not use solvents or cleanerscontaining solvents.Interior GlassTo clean, use a terry cloth fabricdampened with water. Wipe dropletsleft behind with a clean dry cloth.If necessary, use a commercialglass cleaner after cleaning withplain water.
