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The best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush. Use a non -abrasive plastic ice scraper - better still, a spray
deicer - to remove ice from windows and mirrors .
Oil, grease or silicone residue can be removed with glass cleaner or
silicone remover . However, wax residue requires the use of a
specially formulated solvent. Please contact your Audi dealer for
advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals .
Never dry windows with the same chamois that you use to dry
painted surfaces . Wax residue on the chamois can impair vision
through the windows.
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WARNING
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The windshield must not be treated with water-repellent mate-
rials . They can increase glare under poor visibility conditions such
as wetness, darkness, or when the sun is low on the horizon. In
addition, they can cause the windshield wipers to chatter.
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Note
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Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
windows and mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack.
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To prevent damage to the wires of the rear defogger, do not place
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the
wires .
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To help prevent dirt from scratching the window, always scrape
in a forward direction - pushing the scraper away from you - never
back and forth. •
Weatherstrips
Complete car care includes the weatherstrips as well.
- Apply a suitable rubber conditioner
to the weatherstrips
from time to time.
To be able seal properly, the weatherstrips
around the hood, doors,
rear lid , etc . must remain pliable. Spray the weatherstrips
with sili-
cone or coat them with talcum powder or glycerine to retain the
flexibility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
winter.
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WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Tips
Keep silicone sprays off the windshield to avoid wiper smear in
rain. •
Cast
(light)
alloy
wheels
Cast (light) alloy wheels require special care.
- Wash the wheels with a sponge or hose brush every
other week.
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For deep cleaning afterwards, use only a dedicated acid-
free cast alloy wheel cleaner.
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Rub a coat of liquid wax onto the rims every three month.
Be sure to reach and treat all parts of the rim.
To preserve the decorative appearance of the cast alloy wheels,
some special care is necessary . In addition to road dirt and salt,
Vehicle care
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