Cadillac 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual

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Black plate (121,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Vehicle Care 10-121Finish 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.Interior CareTo prevent dirt particle abrasions,regularly clean the vehicle's interior.Immediately remove any soils.Note that newspapers or darkgarments that can transfer colorto home furnishings can alsopermanently transfer color to thevehicle's interior.Use a soft bristle brush to removedust from knobs and crevices on theinstrument cluster. Using a mildsoap solution, immediately removehand lotions, sunscreen, and insectrepellant from all interior surfaces orpermanent damage may result.Your dealer may have products forcleaning the interior. Use cleanersspecifically designed for thesurfaces being cleaned to preventpermanent damage. To preventoverspray, apply all cleaners directlyto the cleaning cloth. Cleanersshould be removed quickly. Neverallow cleaners to remain on thesurface being cleaned for extendedperiods of time.Cleaners may contain solvents thatcan become concentrated in theinterior. Before using cleaners, readand adhere to all safety instructionson the label. While cleaning theinterior, maintain adequateventilation by opening the doorsand windows.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 excessivepressure.. Do not use laundry detergentsor dishwashing soaps withdegreasers. For liquid cleaners,use approximately 20 dropsper 3.78L (1 gal) of water.A concentrated soap solutionwill leave a residue that createsstreaks and attracts dirt. Do notuse solutions that contain strongor caustic soap.. Do not heavily saturate theupholstery when cleaning.. Do not use solvents or cleanerscontaining solvents.