1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Appearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.When you use anything from a container to clean yourBuick, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warningsand instructions. And always open your doors orwindows when you’re cleaning the inside.Never use these to clean your vehicle:0 GasolineBenzeneNaphtha0 Carbon TetrachlorideAcetone0 Paint Thinner0 Turpentine0 Lacquer Thinner0 Nail Polish RemoverThey can all be hazardous -- some more thanothers -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:AlcoholLaundry Soap0 Bleach0 Reducing AgentsCleaning the Inside of Your BuickUse a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.Your Buick dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-typespot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They willclean normal spots and stains very well. Do not usethem on vinyl or leather.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.Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to aclean area often. A soft brush may be used if stainsare stubborn.Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated areaonly. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area.6-46