1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE Owners Manual

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I A CAUTION:
Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others
can burst into flame
if you strike a match or get them on a hot
part
of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their
fbmes in
a closed space. When you use anything in a container
to clean your Cadillac, be sure to follow the instructions. And
always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the
inside.
- Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline Paint Thinner
Benzene lbrpentine
Naphtha Lacquer Thinner
Carbon Tetrachloride Nail Polish- Remover
Acetone
They can
all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they
can all damage your vehicle, too.
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CADILLAC
Use a vacuum cleaner often to gct rid of dwt i1rlll I~HIW dirt. \! ~pc t int I
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:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
brush
may be used
if stains are stubborn.
them, don't saturate the stained area.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately
or it will set.
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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.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the
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
suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
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.
__ 0 Wipe with a clean cloth.
USING SOLVENT-TYPE CLEANER ON
~CII~I) u'r.ipc' CW\ WII !rem rhc trim material with a clean, dull
htc or 3cr;lpcr. lhc wry little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(prclcrably checsccloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the
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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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SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS
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 above.
0 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.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
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.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
to
dry.
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Just use 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 stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner.
CLEANING THE TOP OF THE
INSTRUMENT PmEL
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 ordinary household 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
lukewarm water.
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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.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
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 Powders (GM Part No. 1050011). 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.
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CXDILUC
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
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 car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
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 Materials” in the
Index.)
Your Cadillac has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
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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.
WEATHERSTMPS
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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.
SHEET METAL DAlMAGE
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.
FOREIGNIMATERUL,
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.
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