Washing/Cleaning The Soft Top - Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Manual

❒ Do not use pointed objects to
remove ice that may form on the
soft top;
❒ Do not place objects on the soft
top, as they could fall causing
damage or injury.
❒ It is advisable to cover the top with
a protective sheet if the car is left
parked in the open for a long time.
❒ Do not keep the soft top folded for a
long time: this could cause folds
and creases in the fabric.
❒ Do not store the soft top in its
compartment when very dirty or
wet, to avoid any mildew or
damage.
❒ with soft top installed, when
travelling over
130 km/h the aerodynamic comfort
may not be optimal.
WASHING/CLEANING
THE SOFT TOP
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Use of specific products is
recommended for washing the soft top
cloth.
The soft top fabric is treated with a
special water-repellent and
waterproofing product.
The water-repellent properties will
degrade in time with exposure to the
weather elements. Observe the
following instructions for washing:
it is recommended to wash by hand.
Remove as much dirt from the surface
of the soft top with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaning before washing it.
This operation will considerably
improve the final result.
In lack of specific products, use water
and mild soap applied with a sponge
(preferably in the shade) for washing.
Rinse the soft top with clean water
after having eliminated all the stains.
Leave the car in the shade after
washing avoiding direct sunlight.
Waterproofing the top
9) 10)
Use specific waterproofing products for
fabric soft-tops.
WARNING
1) Before starting the car make
sure the soft top is correctly
locked.
2) It is recommended not to
remove/install the soft top
with people sitting in the car,
as the soft top could fall in
the passenger compartment
while it is moved.
3) Be careful while installing/
removing the soft top to
prevent any damage or
injury.
4) Keep children away from the
area in which the soft-top is
folding while installing/
removing it.
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