CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996 Owners Manual

Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
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.
0 Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the
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
0 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 a blow dryer or a heat lamp.
container
label.
suds.
NOTICE:
Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric.
0 Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean off better with
iust water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
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.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a
blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.)
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Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with
Scotchgard
TM Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard TM protects fabrics
by repelling
oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with
this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to
keep it looking new.
Further information
on cleaning is available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in
Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with
cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and
asphalt can be removed
as follows:
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
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 spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft
drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
watedbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown
stains can be removed as follows:
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.
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Cleaning Vinyl
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.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
GM vinyl/leather cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use GM vinyl/leather cleaner.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish
on leather.
into finish, it can harm
the leather,
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
Cleaning the Top of the 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 Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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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.
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield,
Backglass 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. 10500 I 1 ). 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.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth
at least every
six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may
be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
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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 (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or
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 vehicle by hand 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 vehicle has
a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth
and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and
polishes that are non-abrasive and made for
a basecoatklearcoat paint
finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl
marks.
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 your 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.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to aging, weather and chemical fallout
that can take their toll over
a period of years. You can help to keep the paint
finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever
possible.
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with water
is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome
Polish
on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim.
To avoid damaging protective trim,
never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap
to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly,
a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic car wash
that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes
can take the protective coating
off your aluminum wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying
a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or
splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint
finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
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.
Foreign Material
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 to remove foreign
matter.
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Finish Damage
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.
Underbody Maintenance
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.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical Fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever
comes first.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NO.
1050172 1050173
1050174
1050214
1050244
I050427
1050429
1050729
105 1055
1051398
I052870
105020
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SIZE PRODUCT
16 02. (0.4731) Tar and Road
Oil Remover
16 oz. (0.4731) Chrome Cleaner
and Polish
16
02. (0.473L) White Sidewall
32 oz. (0.946L) Vinyl Leather
Tire
Cleaner
Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473L) Fabric Cleaner
23
02. (0.680L) Glass Cleaner
6 lbs. (2.72 kg) Multi-Purpose
Powder Cleaner
8
oz. (0.237L) Vinyl Top
I6
oz. (0.473L) Preservatone Cleaner
8
oz. (0.237L) Spot Lifter
16
02. (0.473L) Wash-Wdx
(conc.)
USAGE
Removes old
waxes, polishes,
tar and road oil
Removes rust
and corrosion on
chrome and
stainless steel
Cleans white
and black tires
Spot and stain
removal on
leather or
vinyl
Spot and stain
removal on cloth
and fabric
Glass cleaning
and spot
cleaning on
vinyls
Cleans
vinyl and
cloth on door
trim, seats, and
carpet-also
tires and mats.
Cleaning
of
vinyl tops
Vinyl top
dressing
Spot and stain
removal on cloth
and fabric
Exterior wash
16
02. (0.473L) Magic Mirror Exterior cleaner
Cleaner-Polish and polish
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front
corner
of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you
look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.
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