Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel; Cleaning Interior Plastic Components; Care of Safety Belts- Page 325

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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel

Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.

Cleaning Interior Plastic Components

Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft 
cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surface finish.

Care of Safety Belts

Keep belts clean and dry.

CAUTION:

Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.

Cleaning Glass Surfaces

Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or 
a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal
tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. 
See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.

Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped off later. 
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across 
the defogger grid.

Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades

If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, 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 GM Windshield
Cleaner, Bon Ami

R

 Powder (non

-

scratching glass

cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield
is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it 
with water.