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Care and
c
leaning
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 dropp ings or tree
sap are best
removed
with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth
.
Also, wash the underside of your veh icle once
road salt stops being
used
for the
season.
Pressure washers
When washing your veh icles 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
184
the tires
,
rubber
hoses, insulat ing material, the
power
top, sensors* or camera lenses*. Keep a
distance of at least 16 inches (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 power top are
closed
and the windshield wipers are off. Follow
instructions
from the car wash operator, especial-
ly
if there are accessories attached to your vehi-
cle.
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 vehicle
thoroughly
with water.
Then
clean
using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth
.
Rinse
the
veh icle
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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