Black plate (83,1)Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -2014 - crc - 10/8/13Vehicle Care 10-83Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, Emblems, Decals andStripesUse only lukewarm or cold water, asoft cloth, and a car washing soapto clean exterior lamps, lenses,emblems, decals and stripes. Followinstructions under "Washing theVehicle" previously in this section.Lamp covers are made of plastic,and some have a UV protectivecoating.Use only lukewarm water, a softcloth, and mild car washing soap toclean exterior lamps and lenses. Donot clean or wipe them while theyare dry.Do not use any of the following onlamp covers:. Abrasive or caustic agents.. Washer fluids and other cleaningagents in higher concentrationsthan suggested by themanufacturer.. Solvents, alcohols, fuels,or other harsh cleaners.. Ice scrapers or other hard items.. Aftermarket appearance caps orcovers while the lamps areilluminated, due to excessiveheat generated.{ CautionFailure to clean lamps properlycan cause damage to the lampcover that would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty.{ CautionUsing wax on low gloss blackfinish stripes can increase thegloss level and create anon-uniform finish. Clean lowgloss stripes with soap andwater only.Air IntakesClear debris from the air intakes,between the hood and windshield,when washing the vehicle.Windshield and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windshieldwith glass cleaner.Clean rubber blades using lint-freecloth or paper towel soaked withwindshield washer fluid or a milddetergent. Wash the windshieldthoroughly when cleaning theblades. Bugs, road grime, sap, anda buildup of vehicle wash/waxtreatments may cause wiperstreaking.Replace the wiper blades if they areworn or damaged. Damage can becaused by extreme dustyconditions, sand, salt, heat, sun,snow, and ice.WeatherstripsApply Dielectric silicone grease onweatherstrips to make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or