Black plate (59,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087685) - 2015 -crc - 8/13/14Vehicle Care 10-59. 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 bonnet and windscreenwhen washing the vehicle.Windscreen and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windscreenwith glass cleaner.Clean rubber blades using a lint-freecloth or paper towel soaked withwindscreen washer fluid or a milddetergent. Wash the windscreenthoroughly when cleaning theblades. Insects, road grime, sap,and a build-up 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 on page 11-5.TyresUse a stiff brush with tyre cleaner toclean the tyres.{ CautionUsing petroleum-based tyredressing products on the vehiclemay damage the paint finish and/or tyres. When applying a tyredressing, always wipe off anyoverspray from all paintedsurfaces on the vehicle.Wheels and Trim - Aluminiumor ChromeUse a soft, clean cloth with mildsoap and water to clean the wheels.After rinsing thoroughly with cleanwater, dry with a soft, clean towel.A wax may then be applied.
