SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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The soft top fabric istreated with a
special water-repellent, waterproof
product. The water-repellent properties
will degrade in timewith exposure to
the weather elements.
46)47)48)49)50)
Remove as muchdirt from the surface
of the soft top witha soft brush or
vacuum cleaningbefore washing
it. This operation will considerably
improve the final result.
In lack of specific products, use water
and neutral soapapplied with a sponge
(preferably in the shade) for washing.
Rinse the soft top with clean water after
having eliminated all the stains. Hand
washing is recommended; modern
automatic washingsystems equipped
with soft brushes which do not apply
excessive pressure and employ specific
soft top products may be used.
51)
Leave the car in the shade after
washing avoiding direct sunlight.
Waterproofingthesofttop
Use specific waterproofing products for
fabric soft tops.
52)53)
Interiorsofttop fabric
Remove dust witha soft brush. Avoid
using hard brushes made of synthetic
material to prevent damaging the fabric
beyond repair.
Clean the surfacewith a microfibre
cloth or soft sponge dipped in a
solution of water and neutral soap.
Clean the entire surface, including the
zones where cleaning is not needed, to
prevent staining.
Use common, care mild stain removers
that can be purchased from car
cleaning product ranges to remove
more stubborn stains. Apply by blotting
(never rubbing) directly on the area of
the stain.
IMPORTANT
41)
Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be usedfor cleaning the car.
Bird droppings mustbe washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees
(unless it is absolutely necessary). Remove
any resinous plant matter immediately
because, once it has dried, it may require
the use of abrasiveand/or polishing
products to be removed, which are
strongly discouragedas they could
potentially alter the characteristics
of the paintwork. Do not use pure
windscreen washerfluid forcleaning
the front windscreenandrear window;
dilute it min. 50%with water. Only use
pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions. Do not use chemicals/acids to
defrost windows/vehicle glass as they can
damage the paint.
42)
It is not advisable to wash with
pressure washer or, in case of use, it is
necessary to maintain at least a minimum
distance of 40 cm with water at room
temperature.
43)
Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be usedfor cleaning the car
44)
Do not use pure windscreen washer
fluid for cleaning the windscreen and the
rear window: dilute itto atleast 50%with
water.
45)
A high pressure jet cleaner should
not be used for cleaning the engine
compartment. The appropriate
precautions have been taken to protect all
parts and connections, but the pressures
generated by thesedevices are so high
that complete protection against water
seepages cannot be guaranteed.
46)
Bird droppings and plant resins must
be washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
47)
Never use high-pressure washing
systems.
48)
When using steam washers or
high-pressure water washers, maintain
a suitable distance and do not exceed a
maximumtemperature of 60°C. Damage,
alterations and water infiltration may
occur if the distanceis toosmall and the
pressure is too high.
49)
If a water jet is used,directaway
from the edges of the fabric and the rear
window frame to prevent water infiltration.
50)
Never use alcohol, petrol, chemical
products, detergents, stain removers, wax,
solvents and "washandpolish"products.
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