Care And Cleaning General Information; Car Washes - Audi R8 2017 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning
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 . Read and fol-
low the instructions for use on the packaging.
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WARNING
- Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
-Always store cleaning 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 damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instructions
provided with the pressure washer. This is espe-
cially important in regard to the pressure and
spraying distance . Do not direct the stream of
water directly onto seals for the side windows ,
doors, luggage compartment lid or hood or onto
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the tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sen-
sors* or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at
least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use rotary nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60
°() .
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows are closed and the
windshield wipers are off. Follow instructions
from the car wash operator, especially if there
are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing
by
hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work -
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first
remove dust and large particles from your vehi-
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint .
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the veh icle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth .
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a sham my .
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WARNING
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- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instructions from the car