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Care and cleaning
General
information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi -
cle's value.
It
can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from your 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 poi-
soning .
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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 remain on the ve-
hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect .
Before washing, rinse off heavy depos its with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of wate r and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
W hen washing your vehicles w ith a pressure
washer, always follow the ope rat ing inst ructions
provided w ith t he pressure washe r. This is espe-
cially important in regard to t he pressure and
spraying distance. Do not aim the spray directly
Ca r e and c leaning
at seals on side w indows, doors, the hood, the
luggage compartment lid or the sunroof* or at
t ires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors*
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 wate r temperatu re must not be above 140 °F
(60 °() .
Automat ic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing .
Make sure that the windows and roof * are closed
and the windsh ield wipers are off. Follow instruc-
t ions 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 vehicl e starting from the top and work-
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning br ush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi-
cle. Insects, grease spots and f ingerprints are
best removed w ith a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth . To
avoid damag ing the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure .
Rinse the vehicle thorough ly with water. Then
clean using a neutra l shampoo and a soft mic ro-
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thorough ly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a sham my.
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