1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 294

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and. Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on yaw vehicle provides beauty, depth of calor, gloss retention and durability. If t windshield is not clear after using the windshield l x f washer? or i the wiper blade chatters when 'running,. wax, Washing Yo>u.r Vehicle s m or other materid may be on the blade or windshield. The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep it & U the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield, W I clean by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier...'Cleaner, Bon Ami @ -Powder (ilon-scratching glass, Don't wash your vehiclein the direc:t rays of the sun. cleaning powder), GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield. Don't.use strong s-oaps.orchemical detergents. Use is-. clean-ifbeads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water, liquid'hand,dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Grime from the windshield will stick$0the wiper blades Don't use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleum'based, and affect theirperformam. Clean the blade by wiping or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents vigorously with a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield should be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on washes solvent. Thenrinse the blade with water. the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a .Check the wiper blades a d clean them as necessary; soft, clean chamois.or an all-cotton towel to avoid replace blades that look worn. surface scratches and water sptting. - Weatherstrips Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast longer, s.eal-better,and no.t stick or squeak. Apply sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at:least every six months. D.urin,g verycold, damp weather more frequent application may be re,quired. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.) High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses Use 1ilkewa-mor cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid hand, dish or car washing ( n d d detergent) soap.to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle."