Porsche Cayman owners manual page 199

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Cleaning and preserving engine Windows Wiper blades compartment The road dust which settles on the windshield and Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital The engine compartment and the surface of the windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil for a clear view. engine are treated with a corrosion-inhibitor at the residue. The interior trim and upholstery release f Replace the wiper blades twice per year (be- factory. particles, particularly in strong sunlight, which col-fore and after the cold season) or whenever If degreasing solvents are used to clean the en-lect on the insides of the windows. These deposits wiper performance deteriorates. gine compartment or the engine is washed down, are augmented by impurities in the air which en-f Periodically clean the wiper blades with the process almost invariably removes the corro-ters the car through the fresh air vents. sion-inhibiting coating. It is then absolutely neces-f Clean all windows regularly, inside and outside, Porsche window cleaner, especially after the sary to have a durable preservative applied to all with Porsche window cleaner. vehicle has been washed in a car wash. surfaces, body seams, joints and assemblies in If they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains), the engine compartment. This also applies when f If you use a chamois leather for the windows, they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth. corrosion-inhibitor parts are replaced.do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise pick up a certain amount of preservative or Undercoating Caution! polish and could smear the windows and thus impair vision. The underside of your car is durably protected Risk of damage to the alternator. f Remove dead insects with the Porsche insect against chemical and mechanical influences. f Do not point the cleaning jet directly at the al-remover. As it is not possible to exclude the risk of damage ternator, or cover the alternator. Note to this protective coating in day to day driving, it is advisable to have the underside of the car in- Effective corrosion-proofing is particularly impor-Door windows feature a water-repellent (hydropho-spected at certain intervals - preferably before the tant during the cold weather season. If your car is bic) coating which prevents soiling of the windows.start of winter and again in spring - and the under- driven frequently in areas where salt has been This coating is subject to natural wear and can be coating restored as necessary. spread on the roads, the whole engine compart-renewed.Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the ment should be cleaned thoroughly after the win-bodyseal treatment procedures and has the nec- ter to prevent salt from causing any lasting dam-f Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.essary equipment for applying factory approved age. A full under-body wash should also be per-materials. We recommend that you entrust them formed at the same time. with such work and inspections. Unlike conventional spray oils, undercoating and rust-proofing compounds based on bitumen or wax do not attack the sound-proofing materials ap- plied at the factory. Maintenance, Car Care 199

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