Cayman, Cayman S

Caution!
Risk of damage to the alternator.
f Do not point the cleaning jet directly at the alternator,
or cover the alternator.
Effective rust-proofing is particularly important
during the cold weather season. If the vehicle is
driven frequently in areas where salt has been
spread on the roads, the engine compartment
should be cleaned thoroughly and subsequently
sealed after the cold weather season to prevent
salt from causing any lasting damage.
Windows
The road dust which settles on the windshield and
windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil
residue. The interior trim and upholstery release
particles, particularly in strong sunlight, which collect
on the insides of the windows. These deposits
are augmented by impurities in the air which enters
the car through the fresh air vents.
f Clean all windows regularly, inside and outside,
with Porsche window cleaner.
f If you use a chamois leather for the windows,
do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise
pick up a certain amount of preservative or
polish and could smear the windows and thus
impair vision.
f Remove dead insects with Porsche insect remover.
206 Maintenance, Car Care
Note
Door windows feature a water-repellent (hydrophobic)
coating which prevents soiling of the
windows.
This coating is subject to natural wear and can be
renewed.
f Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Wiper blades
Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital
for a clear view.
f Please see the chapter “WIPER BLADES” on
Page 202.
f Replace the wiper blades twice per year (before
and after the cold season) or whenever
wiper performance deteriorates or the blades
are damaged.
f Periodically clean the wiper blades with
Porsche window cleaner, especially after the
vehicle has been washed in a car wash.
If they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These wax residues can be removed only by
using window cleaner concentrate.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
– Replace damaged or worn wiper blades immediately.
f Please see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on
Page 200.
f Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
The wiper blades may be damaged:
f Replace damaged wiper blades as soon as
possible.
Undercoating
As it is not possible to exclude the risk of damage
to this protective coating in day to day driving, it
is advisable to have the underside of the car inspected
at certain intervals – preferably before
the start of winter and again in spring – and the undercoating
restored as necessary.
Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the
bodyseal treatment procedures and has the necessary
equipment for applying factory approved
materials. We recommend that you entrust them
with such work and inspections.
Unlike conventional spray oils, undercoating and
rust-proofing compounds based on bitumen or
wax do not attack the sound-proofing materials applied
at the factory.