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Cl e aning
and protec t io n
If a spot starts to rust, however, a simple
touch-up job will not be enough . The affected
surface must be sanded smooth and coated
with an anti-rust pr imer before the painted
f inish can be restored.
The number for the origina l vehicle paint can
be found on the vehicle ident ificat ion label
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A
WARNING
Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
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page 200.
Windows
Clear vision to all sides.
Clean all windows regularly to remove road
fi lm and car wash wax buildup.
"' Remove snow from windows using a brush.
"' Use a plast ic ice scraper to remove ice from
windows and mirrors .
"' Remove other residue on the windows with
a spray•on glass cleaner.
"' Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of
cloth or kitchen paper towel.
The best way to remove snow from windows
and mirrors is to use a brush . Use a non-abra-
sive
pla stic ice scraper -
better still, a spray
deicer - to remove
ice
from windows and mir-
rors.
The windows must not be cleaned with insect
remover or wax since these can interfere with
the function of the windshield wiper blades
(chatter) .
Oil , grease, or silicone residue can be removed
with
glass cleaner or silicone remo ver .
How-
ever, wax residue requires the use of a special-
ly formulated solvent . Please contact your au-
thor ized Audi dealer for advice on safe prod-
ucts for wax removal.
W indows should also be cleaned on the inside
at regular intervals .
Never dry w indows with the same chamois
that you use to dry painted surfaces . Wax resi-
due on the chamois can impai r vision through
the windows.
A
WARNING
-
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
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page 200.
- The windshield must not be treated with
water-repellent materials. They can in-
crease glare under poor visibility condi-
tions such as wetness, darkness, or when
the sun is low on the hor izon. In addi-
tion, they can cause the w indshield w ip-
ers to chatter.
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Note
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ice from windows and mirrors .
This could cause the glass to crack.
- To prevent damage to the wires of the
rear defogger, do not place any adhesive
st ickers on the inside of the rear window
over the wires .
- To help prevent dirt from scratching the
w indow, always scrape in a forward di -
rection - pushing the scraper away from
you - never back and fort h.
- Wate r leaking from the inside of the rear
w indows may damage sensit ive elect rical
components located eit her under the
rear parcel shelf or in the rear trunk area.
Always ensure that water never leaks
through the body section of the vehicle.
You can do this by using waterproof pro-
tection over the vehicle's electrical com-
ponents (e.g. when installing window
tinting) .
- Damage or malfunction of electrical
components due to water damage or any
other outside infl uence is not covered by
the Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
See you r Warranty & Maint enance book-
let for addit ional deta ils about your war-
ranty.
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