Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products.
Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
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Diagnostics
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will
check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also
checks the tire pressures, if the v ...
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or chassis, or
under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud
or sand, have the brake linings clean ...
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although
the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
They can help tighten the ...





