Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Maintenance, Car Care

Washing 

to the wheels.
f Do not wash the vehicle in automatic car wash-

es. 

The best method of protecting your car from the 

damaging effects of the environment is frequent 

washing and the application of a preservative. The 

underside of your vehicle should also be thorough-

ly washed for cinders, salt or sanding at winter’s 

end. 
The longer salt, road dust and industrial dust, 

dead insects, bird droppings or substances from 

trees (resin, pollen) are allowed to remain on the 

bodywork, the more serious is their harmful ef-

fect. 
New cars should be washed carefully with plenty 

of clear water to protect the new paint work. Dark 

paint finishes show up the smallest of surface 

damage (e.g. scratches) more readily than lighter 

colors. 
Dark colors are also more susceptible to scratch-

ing because of the composition of their pigments 

and require particularly careful paint care. 
f Do not wash your car in bright sunlight or while 

the bodywork is still hot. 

f When washing by hand, use abundant water, a 

soft sponge or wash brush, and Porsche car 

shampoo. 

f Begin by spraying the body thoroughly with wa-

ter to rinse away loose dirt. 

f After washing, rinse the car with plenty of wa-

ter and then dry with a chamois leather.

Do not use the same chamois leather for dry-

ing as you use for cleaning the windshield and 

windows. 

serious personal injuries or death. 
f Always apply the brakes a few times after 

washing the car to test braking efficiency and 

dry the brake discs.

When doing this, take care not to hamper other 

road users behind you (traffic conditions per-

mitting). 

Door lock 

f To prevent the door lock from freezing during 

the cold season, the lock cylinder should be 

covered during a wash. 

f Should the lock freeze, use an ordinary de-icer. 

In many cases, a well warmed key can help. 

Never use excessive force.

Paint 

f Never rub a dusty car with a dry cloth since 

dust particles are abrasive and could dull and 

damage the surface finish.

The paintwork of your car is exposed to all types 

of mechanical and chemical conditions, particular-

ly climatic ones such as bright sunlight, rain, frost 

and snow. Ultraviolet light, rapid changes in tem-

perature, rain, snow, industrial dust and chemical 

deposits constantly attack the paint which is only 

able to withstand such exposure in the long term 

if it is given regular care and attention. 
f Do not apply silicone polishes to the windshield 

or windows. 

f Do not treat matt-painted components with 

preservatives or polishes as this will spoil the 

matte effect.