2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean areaoften. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean theentire area immediately or it will set.Cleaning VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stainif you don’t get them off quickly. Use a cleancloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer forthis product.Cleaning LeatherUse a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap orsaddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let theleather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See yourdealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasivecleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled or stained leather should be cleanedimmediately. If dirt is allowed to work into thefinish, it can harm the leather.Cleaning the Top of the Instrument PanelUse only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones orwaxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshieldand even make it difficult to see through the windshieldunder certain conditions.Cleaning Interior Plastic ComponentsUse only a mild soap and water solution on a softcloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect thesurface finish.Cleaning Wood PanelsUse a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water(use mild dish washing soap). Dry the woodimmediately with a clean cloth.Cleaning Speaker CoversVacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that thespeaker won’t be damaged. Clean spots with just waterand mild soap.6-48