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Vehicle paintwork
General information
Regular vehicle care contributes to driving safety
and value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect
the vehicle paintwork. Tailor the frequency and
extent of your vehicle care to these influences.
Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being altered
or discolored.
Matte paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products suitable for
vehicles with matte paintwork.
Caring for the convertible top
General information
The appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on correct vehicle care and operation.
Follow the following instructions:
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Clean headliner with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if
needed.
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Do not soak the headliner.
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To avoid water stains, spots of mold, and
chafe marks, do not keep the convertible top
enclosed in its case for a long period of time.
Do not fold up the convertible top or stow it in
its case if it is wet or frozen.
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Remove any water stains that have appeared
on the headliner using a microfiber cloth and
an interior cleaner.
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When the vehicle is parked in enclosed areas
for lengthy periods, ensure that the area is
well ventilated.
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Park the vehicle in the shade to protect it
from intensive solar radiation so that color,
rubber, and fabric are not affected.
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Remove bird droppings immediately as their
corrosive effect will otherwise attack the
convertible top and damage the rubber seals.
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Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings
can be removed from the convertible top with
special tree sap remover and a soft brush.
Safety information
NOTICE
Spot remover, paint thinner, solvents, gasoline
or similar can damage the convertible top or the
rubber coating. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. To
remove spots on the convertible top, use only
suitable cleaning agents, for instance special
convertible top cleaning agent.
Cleaning the convertible top
To remove heavy contamination, especially for
light colored convertible tops, use a special
convertible top cleaning agent.
Proceed as follows when cleaning:
1.
Spray the convertible top with the convertible
top cleaning agent. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
2.
Make the convertible top cleaning agent
foam up using a well saturated sponge, mov‐
ing it in circular motions.
3.
Rinse vehicle with ample amounts of water or
finish washing the vehicle in the car wash.
Follow notes regarding automatic washing
systems or car washes.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
agent after it has been washed three to five
times.
Suitable cleaning agents and vehicle care prod‐
ucts are available from a dealer's service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.
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