Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV
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460_OM_MY09.book Page 228 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:32 AM<br />
228 Car care<br />
Upholstery<br />
To remove fluff and hairs from the seats,<br />
door armrests and headlining, use a<br />
vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a<br />
clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using<br />
a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy<br />
water.<br />
When using a stain remover, always work<br />
from the outside towards the centre to avoid<br />
leaving a ring. If a soiled ring or spot should<br />
remain, it can usually be removed using<br />
lukewarm soapy water or water alone.<br />
Spots left by liquids, such as soft drinks or<br />
thin oil, must be removed at once with an<br />
absorbent material, such as kitchen towelling.<br />
Then clean with a stain remover.<br />
White spirit is recommended for removing<br />
grease and oil stains. A medium stiff brush<br />
may also be used.<br />
Cleaning and caring for leather<br />
upholstery 3<br />
The principal reason for treating leather<br />
upholstery is to maintain its elegant appearance<br />
and to provide it with a protective film.<br />
Discolouration caused by dust and wear<br />
mainly affects the lighter shades, although<br />
this is not detrimental to the leather, indeed,<br />
the patina resulting from use is often considered<br />
desirable in leather. But if the leather is<br />
allowed to become too grubby, it can start to<br />
look shabby. Vacuum the leather regularly<br />
with a soft brush attachment to remove<br />
loose dirt and dust.<br />
The leather upholstery should be cleaned<br />
and reconditioned twice a year in conjunction<br />
with spring and autumn inspections. In<br />
very warm, dry climates the leather may<br />
need more regular reconditioning. Use conventional<br />
leather care products. Follow the<br />
instructions on the packaging.<br />
Do not use harsh polishing agents, solvents,<br />
sprays, coarse soap or hot water.<br />
Semi-Anilin is a leather that is dyed<br />
throughout and only has a thin protective<br />
finish and is accordingly more sensitive than<br />
a surface-dyed leather, and it therefore<br />
requires more care to retain the properties<br />
for protection and patination.<br />
Textile carpeting<br />
Textile carpeting should be vacuum<br />
cleaned regularly. Carpeting can also be<br />
cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet<br />
shampoo.<br />
For safety reasons, vacuum cleaners that<br />
are not earthed (grounded) must not be<br />
used out of doors.<br />
Washing<br />
The bodywork must be washed frequently.<br />
When the car is new, the body should be<br />
washed by hand using plain cold water and<br />
a clean, soft brush through which the water<br />
flows. Automatic car washes should be<br />
avoided when the car is new. After five or six<br />
months the paintwork will have hardened.<br />
To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent<br />
can be added to the water, which should be<br />
lukewarm.<br />
Remove any bird droppings without delay,<br />
as these can discolour the paintwork and<br />
prove difficult to polish out. Lay a wad of wet<br />
paper on the patch of dirt and leave it for a<br />
minute or so. It will then be easy to wash off<br />
the dirt.<br />
Use a soft cloth moistened with white spirit<br />
to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do not<br />
use strong cleaners, as these can dry out<br />
the paintwork.