2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 273

Vehicle Care . 10-71 Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. Ice scrapers or other hard items. Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. Air Intakes Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle. Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year. Hot, dry climates may require more frequent application. Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11. . . Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice. { Caution Failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. { Caution Using wax on low gloss black finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a non-uniform finish. Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only. { Caution Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/ or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle.