Audi A3 2012 - Page 185

your authorized Audi dealer. Never leave the
cleaner on the rims longer than specified on
the label. If not rinsed
off promptly, the acid
contained in some cleaners can attack the
threads on the wheel bolts.
Never use abrasive or meta l polishing clean-
ing agents.
If the protective coating has been
chipped, e.g. by kicked up road dirt, touch it
up as soon as possible.
A WARNING
- Moisture and ice on brakes may affect
braking efficiency~
page 163, General
information.
Test the brakes carefully
each time you wash the vehicle.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information¢
page 178.
Body cavity sealing
-
The body cavity sealing does not need to be
checked.
All body cavities which could be affected by
corrosion have been thoroughly protected at
the factory.
This sealing does not require any inspection or
addit ional treatment. If any wax should seep
out of the cavity when the ambient tempera-
ture is high, it can be removed with a plast ic
scrape r and a suitab le solvent .
A WARNING
Solvents can be dangerous.
- Benzine is flammable and toxic. If you
use benzine for removing the wax, keep
sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away. Never dump benzine on the
ground, into open streams or down sew-
age drains.
- Be sure to observe all safety and environ-
menta l regulations . Follow all instruc-
tions on the container .
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information¢
page 178 .
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Chassis
Hove the undercoating checked for damage
from time to time.
The lower body shell of your Audi is also thor-
oughly protected against corrosion.
Any damage to the undercoating caused by
road hazards should be repaired prompt ly.
A WARNING
Too much undercoating in the wrong pla-
ces can cause a fire.
- Do not apply additional undercoating or
rustproof ing on or near the exhaust
manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic con-
verter or heat shields. While driving, the
substance used for undercoating could
overheat and cause a fire.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
¢ page 178.
Exhaust tail pipes
Road salt and other corrosive materials will
damage the material in the exhaust tail pipes
if they are not cleaned regular ly. Do not clean
the tail pipes with wheel cleaner, paint polish,
chrome polish or other abrasive cleaners.
Clean the tail pipes with car care products
that are suitable for stainless steel.
Your authorized Audi dealer can provide clean-
ing products that have been tested and ap-
proved for your vehicle.
Care of interior
Aluminum trim
Use only neutral-pH products to remove spots
and deposits from aluminum surfaces.
Chrome care products and alkaline cleaners
will attack aluminum surfaces and can dam-
age them over time.
A WARNING
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Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
¢ page 178.
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