Chevrolet Beat, Manual

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137 Vehicle Care
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the latest
when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windshield wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make
sure the heating element inside is not
damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so that no
dirt can get under it and scratch the glass.
vehicle so that the fuel filler flap cannot
be opened. Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides of the wheel
housings are also thoroughly rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened doors
and the hood as well as the areas they
cover.
Have the door hinges of all doors greased
by a CHEVROLET retailer.
Do not clean the engine compartment
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and glass
surfaces: remnants of wax on the
windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove spots
of tar. Use tar removal spray on painted
surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any abrasive
or caustic agents, do not use an ice
scraper, and do not clean them dry.
When removing insect debris, grease
dirt or tar from the lights or lenses, only
use lukewarm water, a soft cloth and a
car washing soap.
Cleaning with a dry cloth can damage
the light covers. Do not clean with
intensive car washing fluid. Avoid
using hazardous cleaner with the lights
switched on. This can cause the lens to
crack due to chemical reaction.
Note
Follow the car-washing guide and
use mild detergent. Otherwise micro
lens cracks and welding area cracks
could occur. Never use any of the
below mentioned for cleaning:
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Acetone
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Benzene
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Toluene
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Xylene
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