1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 149

Power AntennaMast Care Your power antennawill look its best and work well if it's cleanedfrom time to time.To clean the antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. either case, lowerthe In antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe antenna down. If the mast portion of your antennadamaged, you can is easily replaceit. See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions the kit. in 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on. 6. Repeat if necessary. I NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. 3-21