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Cleaning and protection
some cleaners can attack the threads on the
wheel bolts.
Never use abrasive or metal polishing clean-
ing agents. If the protective coating has been
chipped, e.g. by kicked up road dirt, touch it
up as soon as possible.
&.
WARNING
- Moisture and ice on brakes may affect
braking efficiency
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page 156, General
information.
Test the brakes ca refully
each time you wash the vehicle.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
e;,
page 167.
Body cavity sealing
The body cavity sealing do
es
not need to be
checked.
All body cavities which could be affected by
corrosion have been given thorough protec-
tion at the factory.
This sealing does not require any inspection or
additional treatment. If any wax should seep
out of the cavity when the ambient tempera-
ture is high, it can be removed with a plastic
scraper and a. suitable solvent.
&.
WARNING
Solvents can be dangerous.
- Benzine is flammable and toxie. Ifyou
use benzine for removing the wax, keep
sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away. Never dump benzine on the
ground, into open streams or down sew-
age drains.
- Be sure to observe all safety and environ-
mental regulations. Follow all instruc-
tions on the container.
- Always read and heed âll WARNINGS and
the information
e;,page 167.
Chassis
•
Have the undercoating checked for damage
from time to time.
The lower body shell of your Audi is also thor-
oughly protected against corrosion.
Any damage to the undercoating caused by
road hazards should be repaired promptly.
&.
WARNING
Too much undercoating in the wrong pla-
ces can cause a fire.
- Do not apply additional undercoating or
rustproofing on or near the
exh~ust
manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic con-
verter or heat shields. While driving, the
substance used for undercoating could
overheat and cause a fire.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
e;,page 167.
Exhaust taï! pipes
•
Road salt and other corrosive materials will
damage the material in the exhaust tail pipes
if they are not cleaned regularly. Do not clean
the tail pipes with wheeLçleaner, paint polish,
chrome polish or other abrasive cleaners.
Clean the tail pipes with car care products
that are suitable for stainless steel.
Your autrîorized Audi deà1-er can provide clean-
ing products that have been tèsted and ap-
proved for your vehicle.
Care of interior
Radio-/Navigation* display
•
~ Clean the display with a 50ft clean cloth and
an LCD cleaner.
The display can be cleaned with a professio-
nally available "LCD cleaner". The cloth shoul d
be slightly dampened with the cleaning fluid
to clean the display.
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Note
To avoid scratching the display, you should
never clean it dry.
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots
and deposits from aluminum surfaces.
Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners
will attack aluminum surfaces and can dam-
age them over time.
A
WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
the information
e;,
page 167.
Fabrics and fabric coverings
Fabrics and fabric coverings Ce.g. seats, door
trim panels, ete.) should be cleaned at regular
intervals with a vacuum cleaner. This removes
surface dirt particles which could become em-
bedded in the fabric through use. Steam
cleaners should not be used, because the
steam tends to push the dirt deeper into the
fabric and lock it there.
Normal cleaning
Generally, we recommend using a soft sponge
or a lint-free microfiber cloth to the clean fab-
rie. Brushes should only be used for carpets
and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces
could be harmed by brushes.
Normal surface stains can be cleaned using a
commercially available foam cleaner. Spread
the foam on the surface of the fabric with a
soft sponge and work it in gently. Do not satu-
rate the fabrie. Then pat the foam dry using
absorbent, dry cloths Ce.g. microfiber cloth)
and vacuum it after it has dried completely.
Cleaning stains
St .
. alns caused by beverages Ce.g. coffee, fruit
JUice, ete.) can be treated with a mild deter-
gent solution. Apply the detergent solution
With a sponge. In the case of stubborn stains
a detergent paste can be applied directly to '
Cleaning and protection
the stain and worked into the fabric. After-
wards, use copious amounts of clean water to
remove the remaining detergent. Apply the
water with a damp cloth or sponge and pat
the fabric dry with an absorbent, dry clotho
Stains from chocolate or makeup should have
detergent paste Ce.g. ox-gall soap) rubbed in-
to them. Afterwards, rem ove the soap with
water Cdamp spongel.
Alcohol can be used to treat stains from
grease, oil, lipstick or a ballpoint pen. Melted
grease or dye must be patted off using ab-
sorbent material. It may be necessary to re-
treat the areas with detergent paste and wa-
ter.
In the case of general soiling of the uphols-
tery and coyer material, we recommend hiring
a specialist that has the equipment to clean
the seat covers and other fabric surfaces by
shampooing and spray extraction.
&.
WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
the information
e;,
page 167.
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Tips
Open Velcro fasteners on your clothing can
damage the seat coyer. Please make sure
that Velcro fasteners are closed.
Plastic parts and instrument panel
Always use a clean clotllmoistened in clear
water to clean these areas. For persistent dirt
use an Audi approved soLvent-free plastic
clea ner/protectant.
&.
WARNING
Solvents can change the properties of
some plastics and make it harder for the
airbag to deploy.
- Never clean the instrument panel or the
surface of Airbag modules with cleaning
products that conta in solvents.
_ Products containing solvents will make
the surface of this part porous.
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