326 VEHICLE CARE. Washer fluids and other cleaningagents in higher concentrationsthan suggested by themanufacturer.. Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or otherharsh cleaners.. Ice scrapers or other hard items.. Aftermarket appearance caps orcovers while the lamps areilluminated, due to excessive heatgenerated.CautionFailure to clean lamps properly cancause damage to the lamp coverthat would not be covered by thevehicle warranty.CautionUsing wax on low gloss black finishstripes can increase the gloss leveland create a non-uniform finish.Clean low gloss stripes with soapand water only.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 the blades.Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildupof vehicle wash/wax treatments maycause wiper streaking.Replace the wiper blades if they areworn or damaged. Damage can becaused by extreme dusty conditions,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 from rubbermaterial on painted surfaces can beremoved by rubbing with a cleancloth. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants 0 343.TiresUse a stiff brush with tire cleaner toclean the tires.CautionUsing petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on the vehicle maydamage the paint finish and/ortires. When applying a tire dressing,always wipe off any overspray fromall painted surfaces on the vehicle.Wheels and Trim — Aluminum orChromeUse a soft, clean cloth with mild soapand water to clean the wheels. Afterrinsing thoroughly with clean water,dry with a soft, clean towel. A waxmay then be applied.
