1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

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CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. wipe vinyl
with a
clean, damp cloth.
Your Cadillac dealer
has two GM cleaners -- a solvent-type spot lifter and
a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains
very well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately
brush
may
be used if stains are stubborn.
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
or
it will set.
USING FON=WPE CLEANER ON FMRIC
0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim
along stitch or welt lines.
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container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with an air hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
suds.
Wipe
with a clean cloth.
USING SOLVENT-TYPE CLEANER ON
FMRIC
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean
off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to use it, then:
0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull
knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start
at the outside of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to
a clean
section
of the cloth.
0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an
air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp
to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See
the previous
NOTICE.)
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Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish,
coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils,
wax
crayon, tar and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type instructions c~ b ove.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful,
because
the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice,
milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions above.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking
soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
to
dry.
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
CLEANING WML OR LEATHER
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use
a clean cloth and solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner.
more than once.
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INSTRUMENT
PANEL
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying
reflections
in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the
windshield under certain conditions.
Care of Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water (use mild dish
washing soap).
Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth.
Wood surfaces can be polished using ordinaryhousehold furniture
polishes. Apply the polish to a clean cloth, then rub the cloth
on the
wood panel.
CARE OF SAFETYBELTS
Keep belts clean and dry.
A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely
weaken them.
In a crash they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
luE varm water.
GLASS
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco
smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals
on the inside rear window, since they may have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary
license should not be attached across
the defogger grid.
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WINDSHIELD
AND WIPER BLADES
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the
wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the
blade
or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner,
Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 I). The windshield is clean if
beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with
a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent.
Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked
on a regular basis and replaced when
worn.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR
CADILLAC
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Hhicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by
washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong
soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing
(non-detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or
abrasives.
All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed
to dry
on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or a
100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
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Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Cadillac may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish. You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materia\
ls” in the Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoatlclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
I
1. -achine compounding or aggressive poli
ALUMINUM WmELS
Don’t use chrome polish on your aluminum wheels. Use wax after you
clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes on them
-- you could damage the protective coating.
WEATHERSTRIPS
‘These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there
will make them last longer, seal better, and not squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every six months.
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If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material
to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. \
FOREIGNMATERIAL
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other
foreign matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted
surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these
stains.
FINISH DAiUAGE
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop
into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas
of finish
damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
UNDERBODYMMNTENANCE
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody.
If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least
every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt
packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this
for
you.
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