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brake dust is also corrosive . If left on for too long, brake dust can
cause pitting.
Use on ly specia l acid -free cleaners formu lated for alloy rims . Safe
products are availab le at your Audi dealer. Never leave the cleaner
on the ri ms longer than specified on the label. If not rinsed off
promptly, the acid contained in some c leaners can attack the
threads o n the wheel bo lts .
Never use abrasive or metal po lishing c leaning agents . If the protec -
t ive coating has been chipped, e.g. by kicked up road dirt, touch it
up as soon as possible .
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WARNING
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Moisture and ice on brakes may affe ct braking effi ciency
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270 , "General information ". Test the brakes carefully each
t ime you wa sh the vehi cle.
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Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Body cavity
sealing
The body cavity sealing does not nee d to be checked.
All body cavit ies which could be affected by corrosion have been
t horough ly protected at t he factory .
This sealing does not require any inspection or additional treat -
ment . If any wax should seep out of the cavity when the ambient
temperature is high, it can be removed with a plastic scraper and a
suitable solvent .
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WARNING
Solvents can be dangerous.
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Benzine is flammable and tox ic. If you use benzine for removing
the wax , keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes away . Never
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WARNING (continued )
dump benzine on the ground, into open streams or dow n sew age
drain s.
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Be sure to observe all safet y and environmental regulat ions.
Follow all instruction s on the container.
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Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Chassis
Hav e the underc oating checked for damage from tim e to
time.
The lower body shell of your Audi is also thoroughly protected
against corrosion .
Any damage t o the undercoat ing caused by road hazards shou ld be
repaired promptly.
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WARNING
Too much undercoating in the wrong places can cause a fire .
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Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or
near the exhaust manifold , exhau st pipes, catalytic converter or
heat shields. Wh ile driving, the substan ce used for undercoating
could overheat and cause a fire .
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Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other informat ion
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