Washing

Hand washing or an automatic car wash with a soft cloth system is preferred.

CAUTION!
Avoid pointing a high-pressure hand held spray wand directly at the sides of the top, as this can damage the seal and force water past the weather strips.

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    Fluid Capacities
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    Shifting
    Shift Pattern Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. You should always use first gear when starting from a stan ...

    Power Steering Fluid Check
    Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is ...