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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 .
The windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
these can interfere with the function of the w indshie ld wipe r blades
(chatter).
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 dea ler for advice on safe
products for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular intervals .
Never dry windows w ith the same chamo is that you use to dry painted
surfaces. Wax res idue 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
materials. 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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Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Note
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Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
windows and mir rors . This could cause the glass to crack.
• 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 w ires.
• To help prevent dirt from scratching the window, a lways scrape in
a forward direction - pushing the scraper away from you - never back
and forth. •
Safety first
Weatherstrips
Complete car care includes the weatherstrips as well.
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Apply a suitable rubber conditioner to the weatherstrips
from time to t ime .
To be able seal prope rly, 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 flex-
ibility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
winter.
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WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
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Tips
Keep silicone sprays off the windshield to avoid wiper smear in rain. •
App li es to vehicles : with stee l wheels
Steel
wheels
The wheels also have to be cleaned.
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Always include the hub caps and wheel rims when washing
your vehicle to remove road dirt, salt sprays and brake
dust.
If necessary, use a commercial wheel cleaner to remove accumulated
bra ke dust.
The wheel rims are easier to keep clean if they are regularly coated
with liquid wax .
Paint scratches should be touched up as soon as possible to prevent
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"Touch-up paint".
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