Vehicle care 237
Exterior lamps
Headlamp and other lamp covers
are made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive, solvent based cleaners
or caustic agents and do not clean
them dry. Clean only with lukewarm
water, mild car washing soap and a
soft cloth.
Caution
Using any solvent based cleaners
may cause lamp lenses to crack
or become damaged.
Air intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the bonnet and windscreen
and below the front bumper, when
washing the vehicle.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
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 windscreen
wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
• Never use abrasive cleaners to
clean glass.
• Refer to a Holden Dealer for
windscreen washer additive.
• Old wiper blades can cause
windscreen scratching. Regularly
inspect and replace them.
Caution
Do not operate the wiper blades
by hand as this damages the
wiper drive mechanism.
When cleaning the rear window,
make sure the heating element
inside is not damaged.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
• Remove oil and grease with soap
and water or detergent.
• Do not use petrol to clean tyres.
• Use a good quality tyre and
bumper shine if required.
• A good quality wheel cleaner
can be used for cleaning alloy
wheels.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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