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Veh icl e c ar e and c le aning
Vehicle
care and
cleaning
General
information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your
vehicle 's value. It can also be a requirement
when subm itting warranty claims for corro -
sion damage and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can
be obtained from your authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop. Read and follow the
instructions for use on the packaging .
A
WARNING
- Using cleaning 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
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The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings , tree sap or road salt remain on the
vehicle, the more the surface can be dam-
aged. High t emperatures such as those
caused by sunligh t increase the corrosive ef-
fect.
Before washing, wet heavy deposits w ith plen-
ty of water.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure wa shers
When washing your vehicles w ith a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instruc-
tions provided w ith 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
tires, rubber hoses, insu lating 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 rota ry nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The water temperature must not be above
140 °F (60 °C).
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 .
Only use car washes where the vehicle re-
mains stationary and the washing equipment
moves around the vehicle when washing and
drying. Car washes that move the vehicle
t hrough the car wash using a chain are not
recommended.
Wa shing
by
hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top 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,
first remove dust and large particles from
your vehicle. Insects, grease spots and finger-
pr ints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint .
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft mi-
crofiber cloth.
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