2007 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 263
2007 Saab 9-3 Manual
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Car care • Never use petrochemical based solvents for cleaning. Only use water with a recommended cleaning agent. Petrochemical based solvents can cause irreparable damage to the soft top. • Never use a pressure washer to clean the soft top. Only use normal household water pressure. When the soft top is only slightly soiled, follow the directions on the cleaning agent packaging. No brushing is necessary. Check the soft top for water penetration from time to time by spraying a small amount of water on it. If water does not form droplets but disappear into the material, it is recommended to wash normally and then waterproof. If the soft top is heavily soiled and normal recommended cleaning does not produce a noticeable improvement, carry out the following. The following cleaning method must be only used if the soft top is heavily soiled and must not be carried out more than twice a year. 1 Stop normal cleaning. 2 Rinse off the thick dirt thoroughly with water. 3 Spray the newly rinsed soft top with the recommended cleaning agent and allow it to work in for 15-20 minutes. 263 4 Move the washing brush backwards and forwards, not diagonally, from side to side or in circles. Use a soft brush, like a clothes brush or a micro fibre cloth so that the cleaning agent foams. Never use a wire brush. 5 Then rinse the soft top with warm water and brush using a soft brush in the direction of the vehicle until all foam has disappeared. Brush carefully to prevent damaging the material. NOTICE • Only operate the soft top when it is clean and dry. • Do not lower the soft top when it is damp. This can cause folds and pressure marks. If the soft top is heavily soiled, the dirt may cause irreparable visible chafe marks. • Only use water, recommended cleaning agents and a microfibre cloth if the soft top is already damaged, otherwise the damage can become worse. • At creases, seams and window edges the cleaning motion should be away from the crease, seam or window edge in to the soft top. WARNING Water hotter than 37 °C can burn the skin, cause skin irritation and/or cause injuries. Use suitable protection. 6 Dry the soft top using a clean chamois leather or a cloth that does not leave lint on the soft top. 7 Allow the soft top to dry fully. Touch with a hand after a while, if the material feels damp, allow it to dry for longer.