1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 309

Care of Safety Belts T':ep belts cle-- an-' Cleaning the Outside the of Windshield andWiper Blades If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield washer, or the wiper bladechatters if when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside the windshieldwith GM of Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami@Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), P r No. 1050011. The GM a t windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean blade the by wiping vigorously with cloth soaked in a full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. as Check the wiper blades and clean them necessary; replace blades that look worn. A CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. do, it If you may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able provide adequate protection. to soap Clean safety belts only with mild and lukewarm water. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. Glass Cleaner(GM GM P r No. 1050427)or a liquid household glass cleaner at will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on inside rear the window, since theymay have to be scrapedoff later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the insidethe rear of window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. 6-56