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C l eaning
and protection
regular basis, fo r example when
refuelling your vehicle.
- Never use a dry cloth or sponge to clean
the headlights . Only use wet cloths or
sponges to prevent scratches. It is best
to use soapy water.
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For the sake of the environment
In the interest of the environment, the ve-
hicle should only be washed in special
wash bays.
Washing your vehicle with a power
washer
Cleaning the exterior of your car with a high-
pressure power washer is safe as long as you
observe a few simple rules .
.. Before using the power washer, make sure
you have read and understood the WARN-
INGS
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in General information on
page 162.
.. Always fo ll ow the operating instructions for
the power washer .
.. Make sure t hat the jet on the spray hose pro-
duces a "fan shaped spray".
.. Do
not
hold the spray nozzle
too close
to
soft materia ls.
Never use a pow er washer
to clean the power
top itse lf.
When cleaning t he vehicle w it h a powe r wash-
er
always
fo ll ow the operating instructions.
This applies particularly to t he operatin g
pressure
and the sprayi ng dist ance. Maintain
a sufficient distance to soft materials such as
rubber hoses and sound/vibration deadening
materia ls (part icularly on the underside of the
engine hood). Do not use a jet wh ich sprays
water in a dire ct st ream or one that has a ro-
tat ing
jet .
Water temperature shou ld not exceed 140 °F
(60
°() .
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WARNING
Never wash tires w ith a jet that sprays wa-
ter in a direct stream. This could cause in-
visible damage to the tires and weaken
them, even if the spray is from a relative ly
long distance and for a short time. Dam-
aged and weakened tires can fail and cause
accidents and personal inju ry.
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Note
- Never use a power washer to clean the
power top itself.
- To avoid damaging your vehicle, always
make sure that there is sufficient dis-
tance between the spray head and soft
materials like rubber hoses, plast ic parts
and sound-deadening materials. Never
aim the spray head at the same point for
a long time. This also applies to cleaning
headlights and painted bumpe rs. Re-
member: the closer the nozzle is to the
surface of the material, the greate r the
stress on the materia l.
Convertible top care
The convertible top requires special care.
Keeping your top looking great and mak ing
certain t hat it lasts a long time depend to a
great extent on proper use and care. Remove
bird droppings as soon as possible, since the
corrosive chemicals in them will cause the
rubber impregnation in your top to swell and
possibly allow the fabric to leak .
With
normal soiling,
all you need to do is
clear the top with a soft br ush and clear wa-
ter. Always brush in the direction of the fabric
from front to rear.
If
the top is
very dirty
and has
spotted areas
clean it with a brush using a convertible top
cleaner. Always brush in the direction of the
fabric from front to rear. Rinse with plenty of
clear water, and allow the top to air-dry.
Chamois are not suitable for drying the top.
Never use gasolin e, spot remover, benzene,
paint thinner or solvents t o remove spots . We
recommend that you on ly use cleaners espe-
cially formulated for use on convertib le tops,
and that you fo ll ow the produce use directions ...
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