Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 227

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Washing f After washing, rinse the car with plenty of wa- The following parts are particularly ter and then dry with a chamois leather.susceptible to damage: The best method of protecting your car from the Do not use the same chamois leather for dry- – Convertible top (hot wax treatment cannot be damaging effects of the environment is frequent ing as you use for cleaning the windshield and used, as the wax attacks the convertible top washing and the application of a preservative. The windows. material) underside of your vehicle should also be thorough- ly washed for cinders, salt or sanding at winter’s Warning!– Windshield wipers (always switch them off to end. Moisture which gets on to the brakes during prevent them wiping unintentionally in intermit- The longer salt, road dust and industrial dust, a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or tent or sensor operation) dead insects, bird droppings or substances from make the brakes pull unevenly which could – External antennas (always unscrew) trees (resin, pollen) are allowed to remain on the increase the danger of an accident, causing – Roof Transport System (always remove com- bodywork, the more serious is their harmful ef-serious personal injuries or death. pletely) fect. f After washing the car, test the brakes and New cars should be washed carefully with plenty steering and briefly brake the discs dry.– Rear spoiler of clear water to protect the new paint work. Dark When doing this, take care not to hamper other – Wheels (the wider the rim and the lower the tire paint finishes show up the smallest of surface road users behind you (traffic conditions per-height, the greater the risk of damage) damage (e.g., scratches) more readily than lighter mitting). – High-gloss wheels (to prevent these from get- colors. ting scratched, do not clean with the wheel- Dark colors are also more susceptible to scratch-Automatic car washes cleaning brushes of the car wash). ing because of the composition of their pigments f Please see the chapter “WIPER BLADES” on f Please consult the operator before using auto- and require particularly careful paint care. Page 223.matic car washes. f Do not wash your car in bright sunlight or while Optional add-on parts or parts which project be-f Wash and dry by hand all points not reached by the bodywork is still hot. yond the contours of the vehicle may be damaged a car wash, such as door and lid seams or f When washing by hand, use abundant water, a by design features (e.g. brushes) of automatic car door sills. soft sponge or wash brush, and Porsche car washes. shampoo. Note f Begin by spraying the body thoroughly with wa- Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles ter to rinse away loose dirt. and high pressures, which are not seen in normal driving. Therefore, water can sometimes find its way into the passengers compartment during or shortly after the car wash. Maintenance, Car Care 225

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