Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 228

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Convertible top Cleaning f If there is leakage in the convertible-top cover f Never remove snow and ice using a sharp or at its seams or folds, the special Porsche edged object. Caution! convertible-top care product can be used. Incorrect care and treatment can damage the con-Risk of damage due to the cleaning jet of the f Please note the information on the container. vertible top and cause leaks. Any repair work can high-pressure cleaning equipment or hot wax f Remove bird droppings immediately since the be done by your authorized Porsche dealer. treatment.acid in them will make the rubber swell and the f Do not clean the convertible top with high-convertible top will become leaky. Important note pressure cleaning equipment.f Open convertible top only when it is completely No folding top is 100% leak proof.f Do not use the hot wax treatment.dry, otherwise damp stains and scrub marks Due to the constant changing of loads and strains may occur which cannot be removed. to which a car is subject to when driving on roads, Do not wash the convertible top each time the car f Try to remove spots from the convertible-top minor wind noise and seepage at joints between is washed. the top, body and doors on convertible tops can-It is usually sufficient to spray or wash it with clean cover by rubbing carefully with a soft rubber not be completely sealed in certain areas. There-water. sponge. fore small leaks are considered normal for these models. In addition, your convertible top should f Brush dust off the convertible top in the direc-Door lock not be washed in a car wash. The top may experi-tion of the weave using a soft brush. ence damage by the brushes or may experience f Only if there is heavy dirt, wet the convertible f To prevent the door lock from freezing during leaks due to the high pressure water streams di-top with lukewarm water and the Porsche the cold season, the lock cylinder should be rected in areas which would not encounter water Wash-Shampoo & convertible-top cleaner, us-covered during a wash. in normal driving conditions. ing a sponge or soft brush, and rub gently. f Should the lock freeze, use an ordinary de-icer. Rinse Wash-Shampoo & convertible-top clean-In many cases, a well warmed key can help. er thoroughly off the convertible top with clean Never use excessive force. water. f After washing it, treat the convertible-top cover at least once a year with the special Porsche convertible-top care product. Do not allow the convertible-top care product to come into contact with paint or windows. If it does, remove immediately. 226 Maintenance, Car Care

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