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Vehicle
c are and c leaning
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 t he body.
The required cleaning and care prod ucts can
be obtained from your authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop. Read and follow the
instr uctions for use on t he packaging .
A
WARNING
- Using cleaning and care products incor-
rectl y can be dange rous 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
-
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 empe ratur es 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 fo r t he 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 t he pres-
sure and spraying distance . Do not aim the
spray directly at seals on side w indows, doors,
the hood, t he rear lid or the sunroof* or at
t ires, rub ber hoses, insu lating mate rial, sen-
sors* or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at
least 16 inches (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice wit h a pressure
washer.
Never use rota ry nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The wate r temperature must not be above
140
° F
(60
°() .
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the w indows 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 .
Washing
by
hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and
working down using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush . Use solvent-f ree cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avoid damaging t he paint when washing,
first remove dust and large particles from
your vehicle. Insects, grease spots and finger-
pri nts are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint .
Apply the prod uct using a microfiber cloth . To
avoid damag ing the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoro ughly with water . Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft mi-
crof iber cloth.
Rinse t he vehicle t horoughly again and let it
air dry . Remove any wat er residue using a
shammy.
Stubborn deposit s such as bird droppings or
t ree sap are best removed with plenty of wa-
te r and a microfiber cloth .
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