Chevrolet Trax: Eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles
SPECIFICATIONS
ADHESIVES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND SEALERS
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
ELIMINATING UNWANTED ODORS IN VEHICLES
GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and
Sealers , may control or
eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment areas of GM vehicles.
This non-toxic, biodegradable,
odorless product has been shown to greatly reduce or remove the following types
of odor:
- Objectionable smells of mold and mildew resulting from vehicle water
leaks
- Customer created odors, such as smoke
You may safely use GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator on fabrics, vinyl, leather,
carpet, and sound deadening
materials. You may also induce this product into HVAC modules and instrument
panel ducts for the control of
non-bacterial related odors.
NOTE: This product leaves no residual scent and should not
be used as an air
freshener.
This product may result in the permanent elimination of an odor and may be
preferable to customers whose
allergies make them sensitive to perfumes. This product may effectively remove
odors when directly contacting
the odor source. In cases such as water leaks, use this product with diagnostic
procedures to first eliminate the
primary cause of the odor. Then use further applications on the residual odor to
permanently correct the vehicle
condition.
How to Use this Product
- Spray GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator directly or as an additive with
carpet shampoo in steam
cleaners.
- Do not use on any interior surface that plain water would deteriorate,
because this product will have the
same effect. Also avoid letting this product come into contact with vinegar
or any acidic substance. Acidbased
products will hamper the effectiveness of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator.
- Complete eight page treatment sheets are enclosed within each case of GM
Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator. These treatment
instructions range from simple vehicle odor elimination to full step by step
procedures for odor removal from water leaks.
- Instructions and cautions are printed on the bottle,
but additional help is available. If you encounter a
persistent or recurring odor, you may call to obtain additional information
and usage suggestions.
FLOOR CARPET DRYING
If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for
drying or for replacing the components:
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding,
replace the entire assembly.
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace
the padding only. While the carpet
is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a
synthetic padding, dry the carpet
using the method described below.
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly
using the method described
below.
Drying Method
- If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vacuum to
remove the excess moisture.
- Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much
moisture as possible.
- Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.
FLOOR PANEL CARPET REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 1: Floor Panel Carpet
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Encore)
FLOOR PANEL CARPET REPLACEMENT (TRAX)
Fig. 2: Floor Panel Carpet
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Trax)
FLOOR AUXILIARY MAT LOWER RETAINER REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 3: Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer
Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer Replacement (Encore)
FLOOR AUXILIARY MAT LOWER RETAINER REPLACEMENT (TRAX)
Fig. 4: Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer
Floor Auxiliary Mat Lower Retainer Replacement (Trax)
LOAD FLOOR STOWAGE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 5: Load Floor Stowage Compartment Cover
Load Floor Stowage Compartment Cover Replacement (Encore)
LOAD FLOOR STOWAGE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT (TRAX)
Fig. 6: Load Floor Stowage Compartment Cover
Load Floor Stowage Compartment Cover Replacement (Trax)
REAR SIDE DOOR STEP MAT RETAINER REPLACEMENT
Fig. 7: Rear Side Door Step Mat
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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing
material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material
is damaged, replace the headline
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing
material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material
is damaged, replace the headline
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing
material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material
is damaged, replace the headline
SEE MORE:
The selected gear is also shown in
the instrument cluster.
P (Park): This position locks the
drive wheels. It is the best position
to use when starting the engine
because the vehicle cannot move
easily.
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park)
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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