2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a crash, theymight not be able to provide adequate protection.Clean safety belts only with mild soap andlukewarm water.Cleaning Glass SurfacesGlass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaneror a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normaltobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass.See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they maycause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rearwindow, since they may have to be scraped off later. Ifabrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rearwindow, an electric defogger element may be damaged.Any temporary license should not be attached across thedefogger grid.Cleaning the Outside of theWindshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,wax, sap or other material may be on the bladeor windshield.Clean the outside of the windshield with GMWindshield Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (non-scratchingglass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011.The windshield is clean if beads do not form whenyou rinse it with water.Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper bladesand affect their performance. Clean the blade by wipingvigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strengthwindshield washer solvent. Then rinse the bladewith water.Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;replace blades that look worn.6-49