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If you use the auto car washer when the
vehicle is unlocked, fuel filler flap might
be open and it can be damaged during the
auto car washer.
Make sure to lock the fuel filler flap by
using the central locking button.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides of the wheel hous-
ings are also thoroughly rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened doors
and the bonnet as well as the areas they
cover.
Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with pH
value of 4 to 9. Do not use cleaning
agents on hot surfaces.
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 win-
dows 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.
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 unnec-
essary.
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.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the heat-
ing element to prevent damage.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof*
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing solu-
tions etc.), acidic or highly alkaline
media or abrasive pads. Do not apply
wax or polishing agents to the middle
part of the sunroof.
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Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated with
the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a
touch-up pen before rust forms. Have
more extensive damage or rust areas
repaired by a CHEVROLET retailer.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable protective
wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if nec-
essary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could damage
the PVC coating. Have underbody work
carried out by a CHEVROLET retailer.
Before and after winter, wash the under-
body and have the protective wax coat-
ing checked. Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior, includ-
ing the instrument panel fascia and pan-
elling, with a dry cloth or interior
cleaner.
The instrument cluster and the displays
should only be cleaned using a soft
damp cloth. If necessary use a weak soap
solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with
an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be colourfast.
This could cause visible discolourations,
especially on light-coloured upholstery.
Removable stains and discolourations
should be cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or
interior cleaner.
INTERIOR CARE
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