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CAUTION

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Some leather treatment products
can ruin the convertible top's
gloss. Be careful of the one you
choose.

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Test on an inconspicuous, small
corner of the convertible top if you
are not sure.

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Do not get any car wax on the
convertible top.
If you do, remove it with a good
leather cleaner.

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Too much treatment on the
convertible top can be as
damaging as too little. Follow the
manufacturer's directions.
Do not overdo it!

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Let the convertible top dry
completely before lowering after
applying treatment or dressing.

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Hardtop Maintenance

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Washing

To help protect the hardtop's finish, use a
soft cloth or sponge to wash it.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if they are not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.

CAUTION

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Don't use an automatic car wash.

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Don't use strong soap, chemical
detergents, or hot water, and don't
wash the hardtop in direct
sunlight or when the surface is
warm.

Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm or cold
water. Don't allow soap to dry on the
finish.

Waxing

Wax the hardtop when water no longer
beads on the paint. Always wash and dry
it before waxing.

CAUTION

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Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry
cloth will scratch the finish.

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Don't use abrasive wax. This may
damage the protective coating and
discolor or deteriorate the paint.

NOTE

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar
materials will usually also take off the wax.
Rewax these areas.

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Plastic Part Maintenance

When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. 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.

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Maintenance and Care

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Some models.

Appearance Care

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