Porsche 911 Carrera - Manual (Page 259)

Car Care Instructions
Long-term maintenance of value
Please observe the chapter ”EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON
YOUR VEHICLE” on page 232.
Regular and correct care helps to maintain
the value of your car and is also a precondi-
tion for the New Vehicle Warranty and the Anti
Corrosion Warranty.
Your authorized Porsche dealer has specially
developed car-care products from the
Porsche program available either singly or as
complete car-care sets. They will be pleased
to help you select suitable products.
Whether you use Porsche products or other
commercially available cleaning agents rst
make sure of their correct application.
A Porsche that is well-cared for can look like new
for years. It all depends on the amount of care the
owner is willing to give the car.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or property. Cleaning agents may
be hazardous to your health. Most chemical
cleaners are concentrates which require
dilution. High concentrations might cause
problems ranging from irritation to serious
injury as well as damage to your vehicle.
Keep cleaning agents out of reach from
children.
Observe all caution labels.
Always read directions on the container
before using any product. These directions
may contain information necessary to avoid
personal injury.
Do not use fuel, 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 a well
vented area.
Do not clean the underside of chassis,
fenders, wheel covers, etc., without protecting
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
Washing and preservation
The best method of protecting your car from the
damaging effects of the environment is frequent
washing and the application of a preservative. The
underside of your vehicle should also be thoroughly
washed for cinders, salt or sanding at winter’s end.
The longer salt, road dust and industrial dust,
dead insects, bird droppings or substances from
trees (resin, pollen) are allowed to remain on the
bodywork, the more serious is their harmful effect.
New cars should be washed carefully with plenty
of clear water to protect the new paint work. Dark
paint finishes show up the smallest of surface
damage (e.g., scratches) more readily than lighter
colors.
Dark colors are also more susceptible to scratch-
ing because of the composition of their pigments
and require particularly careful paint care.
Do not wash your car in bright sunlight or while
the bodywork is still hot.
When washing by hand, use abundant water, a
soft sponge or wash brush, and Porsche car
shampoo.
Begin by spraying the body thoroughly with
water to rinse away loose dirt.
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