2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 269

93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 269 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM Car care 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. 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. 269 8 If spots are still visible, repeat the treatment on these spots as before. Press lightly with the brush to prevent damaging the material. Do not use the brush excessively. This can irreparably damage the material. Do not repeat the treatment more than twice. 9 When the soft top has fully dried, it must be waterproofed immediately. Only use the recommended waterproofing agent. Follow the instructions on the packaging. 10 To obtain even and optimum waterproofing, the car must be closed for 24 hours after treatment. Do not touch the material and do not place any objects on it. 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.