2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual - Page 298

10-62 Vehicle Care . Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps, lenses and emblems. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" previously in this section. Lamp covers are made of plastic, and some have a UV protective coating. Use only lukewarm water, a soft cloth, and mild car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Do not clean or wipe them while they are dry. Do not use any of the following on lamp covers: . . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. Ice scrapers or other hard items. Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. Air Intakes Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle. . . Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice. { Caution Failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. { Caution Using wax on low gloss black finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a non-uniform finish. Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only. Abrasive or caustic agents. Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the manufacturer. Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or