Convertible Top (Retractable Hardtop) Maintenance
Washing
To help protect the retractable hardtop's finish, use a soft cloth or sponge to wash it.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if they are not removed immediately. When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective use a mild soap made for use on vehicles.
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Do not use an automatic car wash.
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Do not spray water directly on the area where the window glass and the retractable hardtop meet. This would probably cause water to enter the cabin.
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Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents, or hot water, and do not wash the retractable hardtop in direct sunlight or when the surface is warm.
Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
Waxing
Wax the retractable hardtop when water no longer beads on the paint. Always wash and dry it before waxing.
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Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry cloth will scratch the finish.
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Do not use abrasive wax. This may damage the protective coating and discolour or deteriorate the paint.
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar materials will usually also take off the wax. Rewax these areas.
Drainage outlet cleaning procedure
There are drainage outlets on the left and right of the lower side of the rear window.
If leaves or other foreign matter block the drainage outlets, water may enter the cabin. Clean the drainage outlets at least once every 6 months.
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Continue pressing the retractable hardtop switch in the open direction until the rear roof is raised up from the fully closed position.
Refer to Opening the Roof (Search).
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Remove your finger from the retractable hardtop switch after the rear roof is raised up.
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Make sure the drainage outlets are visible.
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Switch the ignition OFF.
Verify that the ignition is switched off:
Closing the roof with the ignition not switched off is dangerous as the motors could turn on suddenly and cause injury resulting from hands or fingers being pinched in the mechanism.
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Remove leaves and other foreign matter accumulated in the drainage outlet.
When cleaning the drainage outlets, be careful not to touch the roof links or the framework of the rear roof. Otherwise, you could get injured.
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After cleaning the drainage outlets, continuously press the retractable hardtop switch in the close direction to close the rear roof.
Refer to Closing the Roof (Search).
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Pour about 200 ml (200 cc) of water at once into each of the left and right drainage outlets to wash away small particles of foreign matter inside the drainage path.
Use washer fluid instead of water in cold weather.
If water is used, the water may freeze inside the drainage path blocking the path.
