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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty or
salted roads to help prevent corrosion.
Convertible Top Maintenance
The convertible top is made of a special
high-grade material, but if it's not taken good
care of, hardening, staining, and loss of
luster will result. Maintain it under these
guidelines.
Washing
Do not wait until the convertible top gets
r
e
ally dirty before cleaning it. Dirt that's
there too long will cause deterioration.
Before washing, remove dust and coarse
particulate with a soft brush.
Gently clean the convertible top with a
synthetic neutral detergent, lots of water,
and a soft brush.
Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to
remove all the soap.
Wipe it as dry as you can before the water
dries on it.
Then allow it to dry completely before
lowering it.
NOTE:
Some leather treatment products can ruin
the convertible top's gloss. Be careful of
the one you choose.
Test on an inconspicuous, small corner of
the convertible top if you are not sure.
Do not get any car wax on the convertible
top.
If you do, remove it with a good leather
cleaner or mild detergent (about 5% solu-
tion).
Let the convertible top dry completely
before lowering after applying treatment or
dressing.
Drain Filter Cleaning
If leaves or other matter block the drain
fi
lter, water may enter the vehicle. Clean the
drain filter at least once a year.
Drain Filter
CAUTION!
Automatic and high-pressure car washes
are harmful to a convertible top. Avoid
them.
Do not spray water directly on the area
where the window glass and the convert-
ible top meet. This would probably cause
w
a
ter to enter the interior.
Do not spray water directly on the seam
area of the body and the convertible top
as it could result in water penetrating the
interior.
Do not wipe the convertible top using
alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic
solvents such as thinner, benzene, or
gasoline. Otherwise, they may cause
discoloration or stains.
Too much treatment on the convertible
top can be as damaging as too little.
Follow the manufacturer's directions. Do
not over do it!
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