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Cl e aning
and protec t io n
- To prevent pa int damage, do not wash
the vehicle in direct sunlight .
- To prevent damage to the paint surface,
do not use insect removal sponges,
rough kitchen sponges or similar items.
- You should remove debris (such as in-
sects) from the headlight lenses on a
regular basis, for example when refue l-
ing your vehicle. Only clean the head-
lights using a wet cloth or sponge, never
a dry one . Cleaning w ith soapy water is
recommended.
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For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilit ies specially
designed for that purpose. This will reduce
the risk of d irty water contaminated
with
oil from entering the sewer system. In
some areas, washing vehi cles outs ide of
t hese facilities is prohib ited.
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Tips
For more informat ion on special cleaning
p roducts designed for matte fin is h pa int,
seeyourAudiRBdeale~
Convertible top care
The convertible top requires special care.
Keeping your top looking great and making
certain that it lasts a long t ime depend to a
great extent on proper use and care . Remove
bird droppings as soon as possib le, since t he
cor rosive chemi cals in them w ill ca use the
rubber impregnat ion in your t op to swell and
possib ly allow the fabric to leak .
With
normal soiling,
a ll you need to do is
clear the top with a soft brush and clear wa -
ter . Always brush in the direction of t he fabric
from fron t to rear.
If the top is
very dirty
and has
spotted areas
clean it wit h a brush us ing a convert ible top
cleane r. Always brush in the direction of the
fabric from front to rear . Rinse with plenty of
clear water , and a llow the top to air-dry.
Chamois a re not suitable fo r dry ing the top.
Never use gasoline, spot remover, benzene,
paint thinner or solvents to remove spots . We
recommend that you only use cleaners espe-
cially formulated for use on convertib le tops,
and that you fo llow the produce use d irections
carefully . Authorized Audi deals can prov ide
detailed informat ion.
A
WARNING
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Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
the information on
¢ page 153.
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Note
Never use a high-pressure power washer to
clean the convertib le top .
Wind deflector
Clear the wind deflector with wate r o r, if it is
heavily soi led, a chemically neut ral cleaning
solution .
A
WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
the information on
¢page 153.
Waxing and polishing
Wa xing
A good wax coating protects the vehicle paint
to a large extent against the envi ronmental
factors listed under ¢
page 153, Washing
your vehicle
and even against slight scratches.
You can use a liquid car wax to protect your
paint as soon as one week afte r your vehicle
has been delivered.
Even if you regu larly use a waxing process in
automa t ic car washes, we recommend t hat
you manually apply a coat of wax to give the
paint extra protection, part icu larly if water no
longer beads on the clean paint.
Protect plastic body parts with car wax in the
same way as the ve hicle body.
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