Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
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VEHICLE CARE
If using an automatic car wash, follow
the car wash instructions. The
windscreen wiper and rear window
wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car
wash equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing
and after, to remove all cleaning
agents completely. If they are allowed
to dry on the surface, they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces are
damaged, see your dealer to have the
damage assessed and repaired. Foreign
materials such as calcium chloride
and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc., can damage the
vehicle's finish if they remain on
painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as
soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See your
dealer for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals,
simulated wood, or flat paint as
damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a base coat/
clear coat paint finish may damage
it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a base
coat/clear coat paint finish on the
vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Mouldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal mouldings can result
in a hazy white finish or pitting.
This damage would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal mouldings on the
vehicle are aluminium, chrome or
stainless steel. To prevent damage
always follow these cleaning
instructions:
.
Be sure the moulding is cool to
the touch before applying any
cleaning solution.
.
Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminium, chrome
or stainless steel. Some cleaners
are highly acidic or contain
alkaline substances and can
damage the mouldings.
.
Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer's instructions.