1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 303

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are tuxic. Others can burst intoflame if you strike a match or get themon 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 Pontiac, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors 'or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean yourvehicle: 0 Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage yourvehicle: 0 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Use avacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Pontiac dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner 0 0 spot lifter and a foam-type powderedcleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather. Here are some cleaning tips: 1. Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. 2. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. 3. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often, A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. 4. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If YOU use them, don't saturate the stained area. 5. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. 0 Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover 0 They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. 6-58