Car Care - Porsche 911 Manual

Car Care

General care instructions
Water film on brake
WARNING
discs
In heavy rain, when driving through water or after
leaving a car wash, the braking action may be de-
layed and increased foot pressure may be required.
e Check the brakes after washing the vehicle.
e For this reason, keep further back from the ve-
hicle in front and "dry" the brakes by applying
them at intervals. Make sure that the traffic be-
hind you is not affected.
Regular and expert care helps to maintain the value
of your Porsche and can be a precondition for the
upholding of claims under the vehicle warranty.
Porsche recommends car care products from Por-
sche Tequipment.
e Follow the instructions for use on the packaging
of care products.
e Keep care products out of reach of children.
e Dispose of care products in accordance with
regulations.
To ensure that the vehicle's condition is expertly
checked and that the guarantee remains valid for the
full period: Contact your Porsche partner. The dealer
will prepare a condition report and will certify the
level of care of the vehicle.
NOTICE
High-pressure cleaners and steam cleaners can
damage the following components:
– Convertible top
– Tyres
– Logos, emblems, decorative foils and protective
films for paintwork
– Painted surfaces
– Generator
– Electrical components and plug connections in
the engine compartment
– ParkAssist sensors
– (Radar) sensors of the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) and other assistance systems
– Reversing camera
– Windscreen wipers
No vehicle or convertible top is absolutely leak-
proof. Water may leak into the passenger compart-
ment during cleaning.
e Always read the operating instructions provided
by the equipment manufacturer.
e Do not use high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners to clean decorative films.
e When cleaning protective films for paintwork, do
not point the high-pressure cleaner at the edges
of the film.
e Always observe a minimum distance of 50 cm
when cleaning.
e Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners with a round-jet nozzle. A high-pressure
cleaner or steam cleaner fitted with a round-jet
nozzle will damage your vehicle. The tyres are
particularly susceptible to damage.
e Do not point the cleaning jet directly at any of the
above-mentioned components.
e Before working in the engine compartment, al-
ways switch the engine off and let it cool
sufficiently.
e Never point the cleaning jet directly in openings,
e.g. spark plug shafts and air cleaner housing or
at the air filter. Cover the openings before
washing.
Washing the vehicle
The best protection for the vehicle against the
damaging effects of the environment is frequent
washing and preservation. The longer road salt, road
dust, industrial dust, insect remains, bird excrement
and tree exudations (e.g. resin, pollen) etc. are al-
lowed to remain on the vehicle, the more harmful
their effect. No vehicle or convertible top is abso-
lutely leak-proof. Water may leak into the passenger
compartment during cleaning.
Observe the following points in order to ensure that
the vehicle is washed thoroughly without damaging
the paintwork:
e The vehicle underbody should be washed thor-
oughly at the end of the gritting season at the
latest.
e Wash the vehicle only at washing areas provided
for this purpose to prevent soot, grease, oil and
heavy metals from entering the environment.
e Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the body is hot.
e If washing by hand, use a car shampoo, plenty of
water and a soft sponge or washing brush.
e To start washing the vehicle, wet the paintwork
thoroughly and rinse off heavy dirt.
e After washing the vehicle, rinse it thoroughly
with water and rub it dry with chamois-leather.
Do not use the same chamois for rubbing dry as
you use for cleaning the windscreen and
windows.
Cleaning in car washes
NOTICE
Car washes may damage optional add-on parts or
parts that project beyond the contours of the
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