Porsche 911 CARRERA - 2003 Manual page 187

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