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Caring
and cleaning
General
information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your
vehicle's val ue. It can also be a requirement
when submitting warranty claims for corro-
sion damage and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from your authorized Audi dealer. Read and
follow the instructions for use on the packag-
ing.
A
WARNING
- Using clean ing and care products incor-
rectly can be dangerous to your health .
- Always store cleaning and care products
out of reach of children to reduce the risk
of poisoning.
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For the sake of the environment
- Preferably use environmentally-friendly
products when buying cleaning agents.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and
care products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt rema in on the
vehicle, the more the surface can be dam-
aged . High tempe ratures such as those
caused by sunlight increase the cor rosive ef-
fect .
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water .
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure wash ers
When washing your vehicles w ith a pressure
washer, always f oll ow the operating instruc-
tions provided with the pressure washer. This
is especially important in regard to the pres-
sure and spraying distance. Do not aim the
spray directly at seals on side w indows, doors,
the hood, the rear lid or the sunroof* or at
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ti res, rubber hoses, insulating material, sen-
sors* or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of at
least 16 inches (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use rotary nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The wate r temperature must not be above
140 °F (60 °() .
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof * are
closed and the winds hield wipers are off . Fol-
low instructions from the car wash operator,
especially if there are accessories attached to
your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing
by
hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the t op and
working down using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush . Use solvent -free clean ing products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing,
f irst remove dust and large particles from
your vehicle . Insects, grease spots and finger-
prints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint .
Apply t he prod uct using a microfiber cloth . To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle t horoughly with water . Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a soft mi -
crofiber cloth .
Rinse the vehicle t horoughly again and let it
air dry . Remove any water residue using a
shammy.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or
t ree sap are best removed wit h plenty of wa-
ter and a microfiber cloth .
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