Care And Cleaning General Information; Car Washes - Audi A8 2018 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning
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 an authorized Audi dea ler or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc -
tions for use on the packaging.
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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
- Preferab ly purchase environmenta lly-friend-
ly cleaning products.
- 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 damaging effect .
Before washing, rinse
off
heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the press ure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
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seals on the side windows, doors, lids or the sun-
roof* or at tires, rubber hoses, insulating materi -
al, sensors* or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressu re nozzles.
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 windshie ld wipers are
off .
Follow instruc -
tions 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 remains
stationary and the washing equipmen t 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 .
Washing
by
hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
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 fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint .
Apply t he product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse t he vehicle thoroughly with wate r. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber clot h.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois. ..,..