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Care and cleaning
General
information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi -
cle's value.
It
can a lso be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility . Read and follow the instruc-
tions for use on the packaging.
A
WARNING
- Using clean ing and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
- Always store clean ing and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of po i-
soning .
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For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase env ironmenta lly-friend-
ly cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures
such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect.
Befor e washing, rinse off heavy depos its with
plenty of water.
St ubborn depos its such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash t he un d erside of yo ur vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washi ng your ve hicles w ith a pressure
washer, always follow t he ope rating inst ructions
provided w ith the pressure washe r. This is espe -
cially important in regard t o t he pressu re and
sp raying distance. Do not a im the spray directly
at the sea ls on the side w indows, doors, lids or
Ca r e and c leaning
the sun roof * or at tires, rubber hoses, ins ulating
material, sensors* or camera lenses* . Keep a dis-
tance of at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone noz zles or high pressu re noz zles .
The water temperature
must not be above 140 °F
(60
°C).
Automat ic car washes
Spray off t he vehicle befo re washing .
Make sur e that the wi ndows and roo f* are closed
and the windsh ie ld wipers are off . Follow instruc -
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle .
If
possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Applies to: RS models: only use car washes where
t he vehi cle rema ins st ati o nary and the washi ng
equipmen t moves ar ound the veh icle when wash -
ing and drying. Car washes that move the ve hicle
t hrough the car wash using a chain are not rec-
ommended.
Washing
by
hand
Clean the ve hicle st arting from the top and wor k-
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning br ush .
Use solvent -free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avo id damag ing the pa int when washing, firs t
remove dust and large pa rt icles from your vehi-
cle . Insects, grease spots and fingerprints
are
best removed w ith a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth . To
avo id damaging the pa int surface, do not use too
much pressure .
Rinse the ve hicle thorough ly w ith wate r. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a so ft micro -
fiber cloth .
Rinse the ve hicle t horoug hly aga in and let it air
dry . Remove any water residue using a chamois.
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