Operation Manual

Self-help, vehicle care 18 9
Wheels
Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to
clean the wheels.
Avoid using abrasive materials and
brushes that can damage the finish.
Wheels are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body. For alloy
whee ls, we recomm end the use of Alloy
Wheel Pre server.
Paintwork damage
Repair small areas of p aint damage such
as stone impacts, scratches etc.
immediately, using a Vauxhall Touch-up
Applicator or Vauxhall Spray and Touch-
up Paint before rust can form. If rust has
already formed, have the cause remedied
by a workshop . Please also pay attention
to surfaces and edges beneath the vehicle
where rust may have formed unnoticed for
some time.
Exterior l ights
Headlight and other protective light bezels
are made of plastic. If they require
additional cleaning after the vehicle has
been washed, clea n them with
Car Shampoo. Do not use any abrasive or
caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.
Pl astic and rubber par ts
For additional cleaning of plastic and
rubb er parts, use a cleaner suitable for
vehicle interiors. Do not use any other
agent, and in particular do not use solvents
or petrol.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure je t clea ners on
wheels and tyres.
Interior and upholstery
Clea n the vehicle interior re gula rly ,
including the instrument panel facia, using
Interior / Upholstery Cleaner.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use a
cleaner that is suitable for both fabrics a nd
vinyl.
Open Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery. Make sure that
Velcro fasteners are closed.
Do not use cleaning agents such as
acetone, carbon tetrachloride, paint
thinner, paint remover, nail varnish
remover, washing powder or bleach to
clean fabrics, carpets, the instrument panel
or leather trim 3 in the vehicle interior.
Benzine, petrol, naphtha, enamel reducers
and lacquer thinners are also unsuitable.
Avoid over-exposure to vapours from
cleaning agents and other chemicals when
cleaning. Whenever possible, avoid using
such cleaning agents in small, unventilated
spaces, to avoid inhalation of dangerous
vapours. Open the doors.
If the front seats are equipped with side
airbags 3 , do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents on the seat covers.
Do not saturate the seat covers with
Interior / Upholstery Cleaner, to avoid
contaminating the a irbag system,
otherwise the side airbags 3 may not
trigger in the event of a collision.