Leather, Leather -100 – Buick 2011 Lucerne User Manual

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Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011

To clean:

1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or

club soda.

2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.

3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub

toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean
area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.

4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the

cleaning cloth remains clean.

5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild

soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that
was used with plain water.

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner
or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial
upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a
small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally
cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation
may result, clean the entire surface.

After the cleaning process has been completed, a paper
towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the
fabric or carpet.

Leather

Leather, and lighter colored leather in particular, will
need more frequent cleaning to prevent the buildup of
dust, dirt, and colors transferred from other items so
that these do not become permanent stains.

To remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can
be used. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a
soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be
used. Your dealer has a GM approved leather cleaner
available that provides superior cleaning performance
when used regularly on finished automotive leathers.
Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat,
steam, spot lifters or spot removers, or shoe polish on
leather. Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings
that are sold to preserve and protect leather may
permanently change the appearance and feel of the
leather and are not recommended. Do not use silicone
or wax-based products, or those containing organic
solvents to clean the vehicle's interior because they
can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a
non-uniform manner.

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