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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.
A
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
aim the
spray
directly
at seals on side windows, doors, the hood,
the
luggage compartment
lid or the sunroof* or at
184
tires,
rubber
hoses, insulating material, sensors*
or ca mer a lenses*.
Keep
a distance of at least
40.64 cm (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 and
roof*
are closed
and the windshield wipers are off
.
Follow
instruc-
tions 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
.
A
WARNING
-
- Only
wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the
instructions
from the car
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