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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 your 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 poi-
soning .
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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 remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect.
Before 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 underside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washi ng your vehicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the ope rating inst ructions
provided with the pressure washe r. This is espe -
cially important in regard t o t he pressu re and
sp raying distance. Do not aim the spray directly
at seals on side windows, doors, the hood, the
Ca r e and c leaning
rea r lid or the sunroof* or at tires, rubber hoses,
insulating material, 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 rota ry nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The water temperatu re 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 .
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 veh icle remains
sta t iona ry and the washing equipment moves
around the vehicle when washing and drying . Car
washes that move the vehicle through the car
wash using a chain are not recommended .
Washing
by
hand
Clean the vehicle st arting from the top and wor k-
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning br ush.
Use solvent -free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avoid damaging the pa int when washi ng, first
remove dust and large particles from you r vehi-
cle. Insects, grease spo t s and fingerpr ints are
best removed with a special clea ner fo r matte
finish paint.
Apply t he product using a microfiber cloth . To
avoid damag ing the paint surfa ce, do not use too
much pressure .
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with wate r. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
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