Cadillac CTS 2014 Owner's Manual

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Black plate (114,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6014443) - 2014 - CRC - 4/3/1310-114 Vehicle CareCleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses and EmblemsUse only lukewarm or cold water, asoft cloth, and a car washing soapto clean exterior lamps, lenses andemblems. Follow instructions under"Washing the Vehicle" previously inthis 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.Air IntakesClear debris from the air intakes,between the hood and windshieldwhen washing the vehicle.Windshield and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windshieldwith glass cleaner.Clean rubber blades using a 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 orsqueak. Lubricate weatherstrips atleast once a year. Hot, dry climatesmay require more frequentapplication. Black marks fromrubber material on painted surfacescan be removed by rubbing with aclean cloth. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants onpage 11-13.