1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 300

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can behazardous. Some are toxic. Others canburst into flameif 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 sureto follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof 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. Your dealer has two cleaners,Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) Here are some cleaningtips: 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 changeto a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stainsare stubborn. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Benzene 0 Naphtha 0 Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine 0 LacquerThinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. 6-49