Audi TT Coupe 2009 Owner's Manual page 207

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The best way to remove snow from windows and mirrors is to use a
brush . Use a non -abrasive plast ic ice scraper - better sti ll, a spray
deicer - to remove ice from w indows and mirrors .
The windows must not be cleaned with insect remover or wax since
these can inter fere with the function of t he w inds hie ld w iper blades
(chatter).
Oil, grease o r sil icone residue can be removed with glass cleaner or
silicone remover .
However, wax residue requires the use of a
spec ially for m ulated solvent . Please contact your Audi dealer for
advice on safe products for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular interva ls.
Never dry windows with th e same chamois that you use to dry
painted surfaces . Wax residue on the chamois can impair vision
t hrough the windows.
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WARNING
• The windshield mu st not be treated with water -repellent mate -
rials. They can increase glare under poor visibility conditions such
as wetne ss, darkne ss, or when t he sun is low on t he horizon. In
addition , they can cause the wind shield wipers to chatter .
• Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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Note
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from
windows a nd m irrors . This cou ld cause the glass to crack.
• To prevent damage to the wires of the rear defogger, do not p lace
any adhesive stickers on the inside of the rear window over the
wires.
• To he lp prevent dirt from scratching the window, always scrape
in a forward direction - pushing the scraper away from you - never
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Weatherstrips
Complete ca r car e includes the we atherst rips as w ell .
App ly a suitable rubbe r con di tioner to t he weatherstr ip s
f rom t ime t o t im e.
To be able seal properly, the weatherstrips around the hood, doors,
rear lid, etc . must remain pliable. Spray the weatherstrips with sili-
co ne or coat them w ith t alcum powder or glycer ine to retain the
f lexibility of the rubber and to protect them against freezing in the
winte r.
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WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
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Tips
Keep si licone sprays off the windshield to avoid wiper smear in
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App li es to veh icles : with stee l whee ls
Steel wheels
The w heels also have to be cleaned.
- Alw ays in clu de the hu b caps and whee l r ims when
washing yo ur vehi cle to remove road dir t , sal t sprays an d
brake du st.
If necessary, use a commercial whee l cleaner to remove accumu -
lated brake dust.
The wheel r ims are easier to keep clean if they are reg ula rly coat ed
with liquid wax. ..
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