182 Cleaning and protecti o n
• Wipe the windows dry with a clean piece of
cloth or kitchen paper towel.
The best way to remove snow from windows
and mirrors is to use a brush. Use a non-abra-
sive
plastic ice scraper - better still, a spray
deicer - to remove
ice from windows and mir-
rors.
The windows must not be cleaned with insect
remover or wax since these can interfere with
the function of the windshield wiper blades
(chatter).
Oil, grease or silicone residue can be removed
with
glass cleaner or silicone remo ver. How-
ever, wax residue requires the use of a special-
ly formulated solvent. Please contact your au-
thor ized Audi dealer for advice on safe prod-
ucts for wax removal.
Windows should also be cleaned on the inside
at regular intervals.
Never dry windows with the same chamois
that you use to dry painted surfaces. Wax resi-
due on the chamois can impair vision through
the windows.
A WARNING
- The windshie ld must not be treated with
water-repellent materials. They can in-
crease glare under poor visibility condi-
tions such as wetness, darkness, or when
the sun is low on the horizon. In addi-
tion, they can cause the windshield wip-
ers to chatter .
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
othe r information
Qpage 178.
0 Note
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow and ice from windows and mirrors.
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 wires.
- To help prevent dirt from scratch ing the
window, always scrape in a forward di-
rection - pushing the scraper away from
you - never back and fort h.
Steel wheels
Applies to vehicles: with steel wheels (e.g. if refitted with
winter tires)
The wheels also have to be cleaned.
• 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 brake dust.
The wheel rims are easier to keep clean if they
are regularly coated with liquid wax.
Paint scratches shou ld be touched up as soon
as possible to prevent corrosion
¢ page 181,
Touch-up paint.
A WARNING
.....__
- Moisture and ice on brakes may affect
braking efficiency-
q page 163, General
information. Test the brakes carefully af-
ter each vehicle wash.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
the information
q page 178 .
Cast (light) alloy wheels
Applies to vehicles : with Cast alloy wheels
-
Cast (light) alloy wheels require special care.
• Wash the wheels with a sponge or hose
brush every other week.
• For deep cleaning afterwards, use only a
dedicated acid-free cast alloy wheel cleaner.
• Rub a coat of
liquid wax onto the rims every
three month. Be sure to reach and treat all
parts of the rim.
To preserve the decorative appearance of the
cast alloy wheels, some special care is neces-
sary. In addition to road dirt and salt, brake
dust is also corrosive. If left on for too long,
brake dust can cause pitting.
Use only special
acid-free cleaners formulated
for alloy rims. Safe products are available at ..,_
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