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Cleaning
and
protect
ion
General
information
Regular core preserves vehicle value.
Any automobile is exposed to industrial
fumes , corrosive road salt, etc. A well cared
for Audi can look like new many years after
purchase. Regular and correct care w ill con-
tr ibute to maintaining the beauty and value of
your Audi.
Furth ermor e, good care m ay be a conditi on
for substant iati ng a warrant y claim should
corrosion damag e or paint def ects occur.
Your authorized Audi dealer has a variety of
dedicated veh icle-care products and can ad-
vise which ones to use for cleaning the exter i-
or and interior of your vehicle.
Whether you use products recommended by
Audi or other commercially available clean ing
agents, please make sure you apply them cor-
rectly .
A
WARNING
- Cleaning agents may be poisonous. Keep
them out of the reach of children.
- Heed all caut ion labels.
- Always read directions on the container
before using any product. Follow the di-
rect ions carefu lly.
- Most chemical cleaners are concentrated
and have to be diluted .
- Use spot removing fluids only in well
ventilated areas.
- Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel
fuel, nail polish remover or other volatile
fluids. They may be toxic, flammab le or
hazardous in other ways. Do not wash,
wax or dry the vehicle with the ign it ion
on or the engine running.
- Do not clean the undersides of chassis,
fenders, wheel covers, et c. w ithout pro-
tecting your hands and arms. You may
cut yourself on sharp -edged metal parts .
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a n d protec t ion
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- Moisture and ice on brakes may impair
braking eff iciency¢
page 178.
Test the
brakes carefully each time you wash the
vehicle.
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For the sake of the environment
Select on ly environmentally friend ly clean-
ing products . Leftover cleaning products
should not disposed of in the household
waste.
Care of exterior
Washing
Frequent washing protects the vehicle.
The best protection against environmental in-
fluences is
frequent
washing and waxing . How
often t his is required depends on:
- How much the vehicle is used
- Where the vehicle is parked (garage, in the
open under trees, etc.)
- The seasonal and weather conditions
- Environmental infl uences
The longer bird droppings, insects, tree resin,
road and indust ria l gr ime, ta r, soot, road salt
and other materials remain on the vehicle
body, the more lasting their destructive ef-
fects wi ll be. High temperatures caused by ex-
posure to intense sunlight intens ify the corro-
sive effect, particularly when humid ity is high
as well.
Under certain circumstances, weekl y washing
may be necessary. Under other cond itions, a
monthly washing and waxing may be ade-
quate .
After the winter, the underside of the vehicle
should be thoroughly washed, preferab ly in a
professional car wash .
Vehicles with matte finish paint ¢
page 192 .
A
WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information¢
page 189.
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