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Care and cleaning
General
information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi -
cle's value. It can a lso 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 dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility . Read and follow the instruc-
tions for use on the packaging.
A
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 po i-
son ing .
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For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase env ironmenta lly-friend-
ly cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures
such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect.
Befor e washing, rinse off heavy depos its with
plenty of water.
St ubborn depos its such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash t he und erside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washi ng your ve hicle w ith a pressure wash-
e r, a lways fo llow the operating instructions pro-
vided wit h the pressure washer. This is especially
important in rega rd to the pressure and sp raying
d istance . Do not aim the spray directly at t he
sea ls on the side windows , doors, lids or the sun-
Ca r e and c leaning
roo f* or at tires, rubber hoses, insulat ing mater i-
al, sensors* 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 cone noz zles or high pressu re noz zles .
The water temperature
must not be above 140 °F
(60
°().
Automat ic car washes
Spray off t he vehicle befo re washing .
Make sure that the windows and roo f* are closed
and the windsh ie 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 .
Washing
by
hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning br ush.
Use solven t- free cleaning p rod ucts .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avo id damag ing the pa int w hen washi ng, first
remove d ust and large part icles from you r vehi-
cle . Insects, grease spo t s and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply t he product using a microfiber cloth. To
avo id damag ing the pa int surfa ce, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle t horough ly w ith wate r. Then
clean usi ng a neutral shampoo and a soft m icro-
fiber clot h.
Rinse the vehicle thorough ly agai n and let it air
dry. Remove a ny wate r residue using a chamois .
A
WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ign ition is
off and follow t he instr uctions from the car
wash operator to reduce the risk of acci-
-
dents.
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