1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 205

4 Care of Safety Belts I Ckaning the Keep belts cleanand dry. Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades Washing Your Vehicle The best wayto preserve your vehicle's fiiish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don't wash your vehicle thedirect in rays of the sun.Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don't use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on thesurface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a1000/0 cotton towel to avoid surfacescratches and water spotting. High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. 4 Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquidhousehold glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass, because theymay cause scratches. Avoid placing decals theinside rear on 4 o f window, since they may have be to scraped off later. If abrasive cleanersare The paint finish on your vehicle used on theinside of the rear window, provides beauty, depth of color, gloss an electric defogger element may be retention and durability. damaged. Any temporary license should not beattached across the defogger grid. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may beon theblade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do notform when you rinse it with water. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Wiper bladesshould be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobilemay be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index .) Cleaning the Outside Your 203