Cautions - Porsche 92854 Owner's Manual

Car care instructions
Regular and correct care helps to main-
tain the value of y o u r car and is also a pre-
condition for the Vehicle Warranty and the
Anti Corrosion Warranty.
The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality
baked synthetic enamel. The color and ena-
mel type designation are indicated on the
"paint number sticker". When buying touch-
up paint, always give the paint and the car's
identification numbers to your dealer.
A well-cared for Porsche can look like new 10
years later. It all depends on the amount of
care the owner is willing to give the car.
Y o u r Porsche dealer has a n u m b e r of car-care
products and can advise you which ones to
use for cleaning the interior and exterior of
your car. Whether you use Porsche recom-
mended products or other commercially avail-
able cleaning agents, first make sure of their
correct application.
WARNING
• Cleaning agents may be poisonous.
Keep them out of the reach of children.
• Observe all caution labels.
• Always read directions on the container
before using any product.
• Most chemical cleaners are concentrates
which require dilution.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene, naphtha,
nail polish remover or other volatile
cleaning fluids. They may be toxic,
flammable or hazardous in other ways.
Only use spot removing fluids in well
ventilated areas.
• Do not wash, wax or dry the vehicle with
the engine running.
• Do not clean the underside of chassis,
fenders, wheel covers, etc., without pro-
tecting your hands and arms as you may
cut yourself on sharp-edged metal parts.
• Moisture and road salt on brakes may
affect braking efficiency. Test the brakes
after each vehicle washing.
Washing and waxing
The paint on your Porsche is very durable but
must be protected from losing its luster due
to outside influences. Therefore, wash and wax
your Porsche often. The longer the dirt is left
on the paint, the greater the risk of damaging
the glossy finish, either by scratching if the
dirt is rubbed into the paint, or simply by the
chemical effect dirt particles have on the paint
surface. Do not wash or wax in direct sun-
light. Do not use hot water. Lukewarm to
cool water is kinder to the paint.
Pamper your Porsche! Wash it by hand! The
mechanical brushes in an Automatic C a r W a s h
may not reach every angle of the vehicle, and
some tracks may cause damage to the un-
derbody.
U s e plenty of water, a car-wash and wax solu-
tion and a soft sponge or hose brush. Begin
by spraying water over the dry surface to re-
move all loose dirt before applying the car-
wash and wax solution. U s e plenty of water to
rinse the vehicle off. Wipe everything dry with
a chamois to avoid water spots.
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