2000 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 289
2000 Chevrolet Tracker Manual
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Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply High pressure car washes may cause waterenter to silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent your vehicle. application may be required. (See "Recommended Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Fluids and Lubricants" the Index.) in Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid Cleaning the Outside Your Vehicle of hand, dish or washing (mild detergent) soap to clean car exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth "Washing Your Vehicle." of color, gloss retention durability. and dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing your vehicle of The best wayto preserve your vehicle's finish to keep is it clean by washing often with lukewarm or cold water. by hand maybe necessary to remove residue from the it paint finish.You can get GM-approved cleaning Don't wash your vehicle the direct rays the sun. in of products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use Materials" in the Index.) liquid hand, dish or washing (mild detergent) soaps. car You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your Your vehicle hasa "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes for based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning that are non-abrasive and made a basecoatklearcoat paint finish. agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to 6-52