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Cleaning and protection
General information
Regular care preserv es vehicle value .
Any automobile is exposed to industria l fumes, corrosive road salt,
m ud dy dog fee t , etc . A well ca red for Audi ca n look like new man y
years after purchase . Regular and correct care will contribute to
maint a ining t he bea ut y and val ue of your Audi.
Furthermore, good care may be a condition for substantiating a
warranty claim should corrosion damage or paint defects occur.
You r au t hor ized Audi d ea le r has a var iety of dedicated vehicle-care
products
and can advise which ones to use for clea ning the exterior
and int er ior of your vehicle.
W het her you use products recommended by Audi or ot her comme r-
cially availab le cleaning agents , please ma ke sure you a ppl y them
correctly .
& WARNING
• Cleaning agents may be poisonous . Keep them out of the reach
of children.
• Heed all caution labels .
• Always read directions on the container before using any
product. Follow the directions carefully.
• Most chemical cleaners are concentrated and have to be
diluted .
• Use spot removing fluids only in well ventilated areas.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene , diesel fuel , nail polish remover
or other volatile fluids . They may be toxic, flammable or
hazardous in other ways. Do not wash, wax or dry the vehicle with
the ign ition on or the engine running.
& WARNING (continued)
• Do not clean the undersides of chassi s, fenders , wheel covers,
etc. without protecting your hands and arms. You may cut your-
self on sharp-edged metal parts.
• Moisture and ice on brakes may impair braking efficiency
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page 231, "General information ". Test the brakes carefully
each time you wash the vehicle .
'£> For the sake of the environment
Select only e nvironmenta lly fr iendly clea ning produc t s. Leftover
cleaning pro du cts sho uld not dis posed of in t he household waste . •
Care of exterior
Washing
Frequen t washin g protects the vehicle.
The best protection aga inst env ironmental influences is frequent
wa shing an d waxing. How oft en t his is requ ired depen ds on :
• How m uch the vehicle is use d
• W he re t he vehicle is parke d (gar ag e, in the open un d er tr ees, et c.)
• The seasona l and weather conditions
• Environ m ental influences
The longer bird droppings , insects , tree resin, road and industria l
gr ime, t ar , soo t , road sa lt and oth er ma t er ials remain on th e veh icle
body, the more lasti ng their destructive effects will be. High temper-
atu res cause d by expos ur e to intense sunlig ht int ensify the corrosive
effect, part icularly when humid ity is high as we ll.
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