Maintenance and Car Care
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Car Care Instructions
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Please see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE”
on page 239.
Regular and correct care helps to maintain
the value of your car and is also a
precondition 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 first
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.
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.
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Keep cleaning agents out of reach from
children.
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Observe all caution labels.
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Always read directions on the container before
using any product. These directions may
contain information necessary to avoid
personal injury.
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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.
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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.
Risk of damage to the vehicle or property from
cleaning agents.
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Observe all caution labels.
High-pressure cleaning equipment,
steam cleaners
Risk of damage as a result of using high-pressure
cleaning equipment, steam cleaners or similar.
High-pressure cleaning equipment, steam
cleaners or similar can damage the following
components:
– Tires,
– Logos, emblems,
– Painted surfaces
– Wheel arch extensions,
– Alternator, valve covers,
– ParkAssist sensors,
– Radar sensor for adaptive cruise control,
– Rearview camera.
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Always read the operating instructions
provided by the equipment manufacturer.
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Always cover the lid of the brake fluid reservoir
prior to cleaning. Never point the cleaning jet
directly at the lid.
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When cleaning with a flat-jet nozzle or
a so-called “dirt blaster”, maintain a minimum
distance of 21 in. (50 cm).
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Never use high-pressure cleaning equipment,
steam cleaners, etc. with a round-jet nozzle.
High-pressure cleaning equipment with a round
nozzle will damage your vehicle. The tires are
particularly susceptible to damage.
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Do not point the cleaning jet directly at any
of the aforementioned components.
Chemical Cleaners
WARNING
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