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Washing the Convertible Top
The convertible top should be cleaned
often. However, high pressure car wash-
es may cause water to enter the vehicle.
After washing and thoroughly rinsing
the vehicle, let the top dry in direct sun-
light. A chamois or cloth may leave lint
on the top.
Cleaning the Chrome or Aluminum
Wheels
Keep the wheels clean using mild soap
and water and a soft, clean cloth. Strong
soaps and cleaners could damage the
surface of the wheels.
The chrome or aluminum wheels also
may be damaged if the vehicle is driven
through an automatic car wash that has
silicone carbide tire-cleaning brushes.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 91 or higher for
best engine performance. You may also
use regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s
performance may be slightly reduced.
Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
below 87 is not recommended.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note:
Before entering an automatic car
wash, ensure that there is the necessary
amount of ground clearance between
the vehicle and the car wash guide rails.
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Car Washing
Convertible Top Care
To properly care for the convertible top,
keep in mind these precautions:
• High pressure car washes may cause
water to enter the vehicle.
• Do not lower the convertible top if
there are objects in the storage area.
• Dry off the top before lowering it.
Storing the top when it is wet can
cause stains and mildew.
• Do not lower the top in cold weather.
• Do not operate the rear defogger
when the top is stored.
• Always close the top when leaving
your vehicle outdoors.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note:
A clear Mylar protective film has
been installed at the factory on the trunk
lid surface under the convertible top
buttresses. This film is designed to help
prevent paint damage to the trunk lid
over time. Do not remove this protective
film. It is intended to remain permanent-
ly affixed to the trunk lid surface.
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