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Vehicle
care and
clean ing
General
information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your
vehicle 's value. It can also be a requirement
when submitting warranty claims for corro -
sion damage and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can
be obtained from your authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop . Read and follow the
instructions for use on the packaging.
A
WARNING
- Using clean ing and care products incor-
rectly can be dangerous to your healt h.
- 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
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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 temperatures such as those
caused by sunlight 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 for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instruc-
tions provided w ith the pressure washer . This
is especially important in regard to the pres-
sure and spraying distance. Do not aim the
spray directly at seals on side w indows, doors,
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the hood, the rear lid or the sunroof* or at
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sen-
sors* 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 rotary nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
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 windshield 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-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 vehicle. Insects, grease spots and finger-
prints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure .
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft mi-
crof iber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it
air dry . Remove any water residue using a
shammy.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or
tree sap are best removed with plenty of wa-
ter and a microfiber cloth.
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