2008 Suzuki Forenza Owner's Manual - Page 189

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you are cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning Fabric/Carpet Your SUZUKI dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get SUZUKI approved cleaning products from your SUZUKI dealer. See "Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials" later in this section. Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can - before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. • If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Cleaner on Fabric 1) Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2) Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3) Follow the directions on the container label. 4) Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. Don't saturate the material and don't rub it roughly. 5) As soon as you've cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner. 6) Wipe cleaned area with a clean, waterdampened towel or cloth. 7) Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. Specific Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1) Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2) If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions described earlier. 3) If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 4) Let dry. They can all be hazardous - some more than others - and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents 5-45