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Underbody Maintenance

Rinse it thoroughly with clean water

to remove all the soap.

Caution!

Road chemicals and salt used for ice

and snow removal and solvents used

for dust control may collect on the

underbody. If not removed, they will

speed up rusting and deterioration of

such underbody parts as fuel lines,

frame, floor pan, and exhaust system,

even though these parts may be coated

with anti-corrosive material.

Wipe it as dry as you can before the

water dries on it.

Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive

cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on

aluminium wheels. They may damage the

coating.

Then allow it to dry completely before

lowering it.

Caution!

Note: Always use a sponge or soft

cloth to clean the wheels. Rinse the

wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or

cold water. Also, be sure to clean the

wheels after driving on dusty or salted

roads to help prevent corrosion.

Thoroughly flush the underbody and

wheel housings with lukewarm or cold

water at the end of each winter. Try also

to do this every month.

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

convertible top meet. This would probably

cause water to enter the interior.

Pay special attention to these areas

because they easily hide mud and dirt.

It will do more harm than good to wet

down the road grime without removing

it.

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 lustre will result. Maintain it

under these guidelines.

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.

The lower edges of doors, rocker

panels, and frame members have drain

holes that should not be clogged.

Water trapped there will cause rusting.

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.

Washing

Aluminium Wheel

Maintenance

Do not wait until the convertible top

gets really dirty before cleaning it. Dirt

that's there too long will cause

deterioration.

A protective coating is provided over

the aluminium wheels. Special care is

needed to protect this coating.

Too much treatment on the convertible

top can be as damaging as too little.

Follow the manufacturer's directions. Do

not over do it!

Before washing, remove dust and

coarse particulate with a soft brush.

Note: Do not use any detergent other

than mild detergent. Before using any

detergent, verify the ingredients.

Otherwise, the product could discolor

or stain the aluminium wheels.

Gently clean the convertible top with

a synthetic neutral detergent, lots of

water, and a soft brush.

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Note:

Some leather treatment products

can ruin the convertible top's gloss.

Be careful of the one you choose.

Proceed as follows:

3. Remove leaves and other matter

accumulated in the drain filter.

1. Check the position of the drain filter

with your hand from behind the bow.

4. Reinstall the drain filter in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

Test on an inconspicuous, small

corner of the convertible top if you are

not sure.

Note: Make sure that the drain filter is

securely attached to its designated

position by pushing it until the tab

locks. Water may enter the vehicle if the

drain filter is not secured to its

Do not get any car wax on the

convertible top.

designated position. For this operation

go to an authorized dealer.

If you do, remove it with a good

leather cleaner or mild detergent

(about 5% solution).

Plastic Part

Maintenance

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Let the convertible top dry

completely before lowering after

applying treatment or dressing.

When cleaning the plastic lenses of the

lights, do not use gasoline, paraffin,

rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly

acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline

detergents.

Drain Filter Location

1 — Drain Filter

2 — Bow

Drain Filter Cleaning

Otherwise, these chemical agents can

discolor or damage the surfaces

resulting in a significant loss in

functionality. If plastic parts become

inadvertently exposed to any of these

chemical agents, flush with water

immediately.

If leaves or other matter block the drain

filter, water may enter the vehicle. Clean

the drain filter at least once a year.

2. Remove the drain filter while

pressing the tab.

If plastic parts such as the bumpers

become inadvertently exposed to

chemical agents or fluids such as

gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery

fluid, it could cause discoloration,

staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any

such chemical agents or fluids using a

soft cloth immediately.

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Drain Filter Tab

Drain Filter

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Vinyl

INTERIORS

Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl

with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.

Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl

cleaner.

Caution!

Seats And Fabric Parts

High water temperature and high water

pressure car washers are available

depending on the type of high pressure

car washer device. If the car washer nozzle

is put too close to the vehicle or aimed at

one area for an extended period of time, it

could deform plastic parts or damage the

paint.

Warning!

Fabric

Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric

with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.

Clean it with a mild soap solution good

for upholstery and carpets.

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning

purposes. Many are potentially flammable,

and if used in closed areas they may cause

respiratory harm.

Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they

might explode. Aerosol cans must not be

exposed to a temperature exceeding

122°F (50°C). When the vehicle is exposed

to sunlight the internal temperature can

greatly exceed this value.

Remove fresh spots immediately with a

fabric spot cleaner.

Do not use wax containing compounds

(polish). Otherwise, it could result in paint

damage.

To keep the fabric looking clean and

fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color

will be affected, it can be stained easily,

and its fire-resistance may be reduced.

In addition, do not use an electrical or air

tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the frictional

heat generated could result in deformation

of plastic parts or paint damage.

Note: Use only recommended cleaners

and procedures. Others may affect

appearance and fire-resistance.

Caution!

Interior Panels

Direct contact of air fresheners, insect

repellents, suntan lotions, or hand

sanitizers, to the plastic, painted, or

decorated surfaces of the interior may

cause permanent damage. Wipe away

immediately.

When the interior panels need to be

cleaned, use soft material such as a

soft cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well and lightly wipe off dirt

from the surface.

Damage caused by these type of

products may not be covered by your New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

If a panel requires further cleaning, wipe

dirt off using a soft cloth soaked in mild

detergent (about 5% solution) and wipe

off any remaining detergent using a

cloth soaked in clean water and wrung

out well.

Rubbing the interior side of the

convertible top vigorously with a stiff brush

or cloth may cause damage.

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