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Maintenance and Car Care
Care of windshield wiper blades
Windshield wiper blades that are in perfect
condition are vital for a clear view.
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Please see the chapter “WIPER BLADES” on
page 248.
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Have the wiper blades replaced twice per year
(before and after the cold season) or if wiper
performance deteriorates or the blades are
damaged.
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Clean the wiper blades with window cleaner at
regular intervals, especially after washing the
vehicle in a car wash.
We recommend Porsche window cleaner.
If wiper blades are very dirty (e.g. covered with
insect remains), they can be cleaned with
a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be due
to the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, wax residues may adhere to the
windshield. These wax residues can be
removed only by using window cleaner
concentrate.
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Please see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on
page 246.
Contact your authorized Porsche dealer for more
information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
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Have damaged or worn wiper blades replaced
immediately.
Repairing the underbody protection
The underside of your car is durably protected
against chemical and mechanical influences.
As it is not possible to exclude the risk of damage
to this protective coating in day to day driving, it
is advisable to have the underside of the car
inspected at certain intervals - preferably before
the start of winter and again in spring - and the
undercoating restored as necessary.
Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the
bodyseal treatment procedures and has the
necessary equipment for applying factory
approved materials. We recommend that you
entrust them with such work and inspections.
Unlike conventional spray oils, undercoating and
rust-proofing compounds based on bitumen or
wax do not attack the sound-proofing materials
applied at the factory.
The exhaust system becomes very hot when the
engine is running. Flammable material close to the
exhaust system could ignite. Additional
undercoating or rust protection agents on or near
the exhaust system can become too hot when
driving and ignite.
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Do not apply additional undercoating or rust-
proofing on or near the exhaust manifold,
exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat
shields. During driving the substance used for
undercoating could overheat and ignite.
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Before applying fresh underseal, carefully
remove deposits or dirt and grease. Once it
has dried, the new undercoating compound
forms a tough protective coating which
provides efficient rust-proofing of the floor
panels and components.
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Always apply a fresh coating of suitable
preservative to unprotect areas after cleaning
the underside of the body, the transmission,
the engine or carrying out repairs to under-
body, engine or transmission components.
Effective rust-proofing is particularly important
during the cold weather season. If your car is
driven frequently in areas where salt has been
spread on the roads, the whole engine
compartment should be cleaned thoroughly after
the winter to prevent salt from causing any lasting
damage. A full under-body wash should also be
performed at the same time.
Cleaning headlights, lights, interior
and exterior plastic components,
adhesive films, radar sensor for adaptive
cruise control and rearview camera
Observe the following points:
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Use
only
clean water and a little dishwashing
liquid or interior window cleaner to clean
headlights, lights, plastic components and
surfaces.
Use a soft sponge or a soft, lint-free cloth.
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An interior window cleaner can also be used to
clean plastic surfaces (always read the cleaning
instructions on the container!).
We recommend Porsche interior window cleaner.
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Gently wipe the surface without applying too
much pressure.
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Do not clean when dry.
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Never use other chemical cleaners or
solvents.
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Rinse cleaned surfaces with clear water.
Exhaust System Fire
Risk
WARNING
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