Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 231

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f Always apply a fresh coating of suitable pre-The resulting film on the brake discs can im-Door, roof, lid and window seals servative to unprotected areas after cleaning pair braking performance. the underside of the body, the transmission, f Make sure that no cleaning agent comes into Caution! the engine or carrying out repairs to under-contact with the brake discs.The lubricant coating on the inner door body, engine or transmission components. seals, convertible top and hardtop seals may Effective rust-proofing is particularly important f If cleaning agent has come into contact with be damaged by unsuitable cleaning and care during the cold weather season. If your car is driv-the brake discs, thoroughly clean the brake agents. en frequently in areas wh ere salt has been spread discs with a strong jet of water. on the roads, the whole engine compartment f Paying attention to any road users behind you, f Do not use any chemical cleaning agents or should be cleaned thoroughly after the winter to dry the brake discs by applying the brakes at solvents. prevent salt from causing any lasting damage. A short intervals.f Do not use any preservative agents. full under-body wash should also be performed at the same time. Metal particles (such as brass or copper in brake f Wash dirt (e.g. abrasion, dust, road salt and dust) must not remain too long on alloy wheels.grit) from all seals regularly using warm soapy Stainless steel exhaust tailpipesContact corrosion can cause pitting.water. Stainless steel exhaust ta ilpipes can discolor due Cleaners with an oxide-removing effect or the f If there is a risk of frost, protect the outer door to soiling, strong heat, and combustion residues.wrong pH value, as are commonly used for other seals and lid seals against freezing into place metals, as well as mechanical tools and products, with a suitable care product. The original polish can be achieved again using will damage the oxide layer and are therefore commercially available metal polishing paste or unsuitable.Headlights, lights, interior and exterior metal polish. f Use only cleaners for alloy wheels plastic parts, adhesive films (pH value 9.5). Products with the wrong Use only clean water and a little dishwashing Light alloy wheels pH value can destroy the protective layer on the wheels. detergent to clean light lenses, plastic headlight f Please see the chapter “WASHING” on We recommend Porsche cleaner for alloy rims.lenses, plastic parts and surfaces. Page 225. f If possible, wash the wheels every two weeks Do not clean when dry. with a sponge or washing brush. If the wheels Use a soft sponge or a soft, lint-free cloth. Gently Warning! are exposed to road salt, grit or industrial dust, wipe the surface without applying too much Danger of accident resulting in serious per-weekly cleaning is necessary.pressure. sonal injury or death if cleaning agents (e.g. An interior window cleaner can also be used to wheel cleaning agents) come into contact clean plastic surfaces (always read the cleaning with the brake discs. instructions on the container). We recommend Porsche interior window cleaner. Maintenance, Car Care 229

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