Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remainon painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon aspossible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners thatare marked safe for painted surfaces to removeforeign matter.Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weatherand chemical fallout that can take their toll over aperiod of years. You can help to keep the paint finishlooking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or coveredwhenever possible.Cleaning Windshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax,sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield.Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strengthglass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if beadsdo not form when you rinse it with water.Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper bladesand affect their performance. Clean the blade by wipingvigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshieldwasher solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;replace blades that look worn.Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-PlatedWheelsYour vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum orchrome-plated wheels.Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A waxmay then be applied.The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes onthem because you could damage the surface. Do notuse chrome polish on aluminum wheels.Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application.Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car washthat has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Thesebrushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.5-98
