Audi A8 2008 Owner's Manual page 300

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C _ le _a_ n_ i_ n ~ g _ a _n _d __ p_ r_ o _ t_ e_ c _t_ i_ o _ n ___________________________________________
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Cleaning
spots
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Remove fresh water-based spots (such as coffee, tea,
juices, blood) with an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
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Remove fresh grease or oil-based spots (such as butter,
mayonnaise, chocolate) with an absorbent cloth or paper
towel, or use the cleaner from the leather care kit if the
spot has not yet penetrated into the surface of the
leather.
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Use an oil/grease dissolving spray, if oil/grease spots
have dried on.
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Remove specific kinds of spots (ballpoint pen, felt
marker, fingernail polish, water-based paint, shoe polish,
etc.) with a spot
remover
specifically formulated for
leather.
Leather
care
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Every half year use an approved leather care product
(available from your Audi dealer) to care for the leather.
- Apply the product
very
sparingly.
- Wipe it off with a damp cloth.
If you have any questions abou t cleaning and caring for t he leather
in your vehicle, it is best to contact your authorized Audi dealer, who
will be glad to help you and tell you about our full range of leather
care products, such as:
Leather cleaning and care kit
Creams to care for colored leather
Spot removers for ballpoint pens, shoe polish, etc .
Oil/grease dissolving spray
New and upcoming products.
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WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Note
Never use chemical solvents (e.g. lighter fluid, turpentine),
waxes, shoe polish or similar products on the leather surfaces in
your Audi .
To avoid damage, have st ubborn stains removed by a commer-
cial cleaning specialist. •
Ap pli es t o ve hi cles: w ith Alcant ara up ho lst ery
Cleaning
Alcantara
® (synthetic
suede)
Removing
dust and dirt
-
Moisten a cloth,
squeeze out excess water
and wipe down
the seat surfaces.
Removing
stains
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Moisten a cloth with lukewarm water or with diluted
ethyl (rubbing) alcohol.
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Dab at the stain. Start at the outside and work inwards.
- Once the stain is no longer visible, use a soft dry cloth or
tissue to soak up the moisture .
Do not use leather cleaning products on Alcantara .
You may use a suitable shampoo for removing dust and dirt.
Dust and grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the
surface . If the car is left standing in the sun for long periods , t he
leather should be protected against direct sunlight to prevent it
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