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Apply the product using a
microfib er cloth .
To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure .
Rinse the vehicle tho roughly with water . Clean
the vehicle starting at the top and working to -
ward the bottom using a
neutra l shampoo
and a soft
mi crofiber cloth .
Stop frequently to
rinse the cloth t horough ly.
Clean the wheels and sill panels last. Use a
clean
sponge
on these areas .
Rinse the vehicle tho roughly aga in and let it
air dry. If there are any wat er spots, they can
be removed using a
leather cloth.
Clean again with the
special cleaner for matt e
finish paint
if necessary.
Removing stubborn dirt
Bird dropping s or t ree sap
are best removed
with plenty of water and a microfiber cloth .
You shou ld rinse off
gasoline residue
immedi-
ately with plenty of water.
A
WARNING
- Wash your vehicle only when the ignition
is switched off to reduce the risk of a
crash .
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information ¢
page 202.
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Note
- Do not treat vehicle parts painted with
matte finish paint using polishing mate-
rials or hard wax. These products could
cause damage to the appearance or sur-
face that cannot be repaired.
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect .
- Do not place any st ickers or magne t ic
signs on vehicle parts painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when t he stickers or magnets
are removed.
- To prevent paint damage, do not wash
the vehicle in direct sun light .
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- To prevent damage to the pa int surface,
do not use insect remova l sponges ,
rough kitchen sponges or similar items .
- You should remove deb ris (such as in-
sects) from the headlight lenses on a
regu lar bas is, for example when refuel-
ing your vehicle. Only clean the head-
lights using a wet cloth or sponge, never
a dry one. Cleaning with soapy water is
recommended.
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Tips
For more information on special cleaning
products designed for matte finish paint,
see your Audi deale r.
, Sensors and camera lenses
- Remove snow with a hand brus h and remove
ice with a de- icing sp ray that does not con-
t ain solvents.
- Clean the senso rs (adaptive cruise control*,
pa rking system*) with a cleaning solution
tha t does not contain solvents and a soft
cloth .
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Note
- If you wash your vehicle with a pressure
washer,
- make sure there is enough distance to
sensors in the rear bumper.
- do not clean the camera lenses and the
area around them with the pressure
washer.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the camera lens. This
could cause the lens to crack.
- Never clean the camera lens with abra-
sive products .
Waxing and Polishing
Waxing
A good wax coating protects the vehicle paint
to a large extent against the environmental
factors listed under ~
page 202, Washing
and
even against slight scratches.
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