2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 268

93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 268 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 268 Car care Convertible • If a pressure washer is used be heedful of the following recommendations: • On the lower part of the car (not higher than the door handles): max pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in. (20 cm). • On the upper part of the car: tax pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 32 in. (80 cm). • Do not use any drying chemicals or waterproofing agents. • Avoid automatic car washes. • 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. The underside of the car also needs washing regularly, and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilities for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks. Clean the inside of window glass using a proprietary window cleaner. This is particularly important when the car is new, as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first. Keep the glass well polished, as this helps to prevent misting. Clean the outside of the windows with Saab washer fluid. This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windshield and impair the performance of the wipers. Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at our website. 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 • Read and follow the instructions on the packaging of the recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents. • Never treat the soft top with hot wax or similar.