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More stubborn dirt
- More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth sa tu -
rated with a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons mild liquid
soap).
- Never allow the soap solution to saturate the leather, and
make certain that no water soaks into the seams .
- Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry cloth .
Cl e aning spots
- Remove fresh water -based spots (such as coffee, tea,
juices, blood) with an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
- Remove fresh
g rease or oil-based spots (such as butter,
mayonnaise, chocolate) with an absorbent cloth or paper
towel, or use the cleaner from the leather care kit if the
spot has not yet penetrated into the surface of the
leather.
- Use an oil/grease dissolving spray, if
oil/ grease spots
have dried on .
- Remove specific kinds of spots (bal lpoint pen , felt marker ,
fingernail polish, water-based paint, shoe polish, etc.)
with a spot remover specifically formulated for leather.
Leather care
- Every half year use an approved leather care produc t
(available from your authorized Audi dealer) to care for
the leather .
- Apply the product very sparingly.
Wipe it off with a damp cloth.
If you have any questions about cleaning and caring for the leather in
your vehicle, it is best to contact your authorized Audi dealer, who will
be glad to help you and tell you about our full range of leather care
products, such as:
• Leather cleaning and care kit
• Creams to care for colored leather
• Spot removers for ballpoint pens, shoe polish, etc .
• Oil/grease dissolving spray
• New and upcoming products.
& WARNING
Alw ays read and heed all WARNINGS and other information
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0 Note
• Never use chemical solvents (e.g. lighter fluid, turpentine), waxes,
shoe polish or similar products on the leather surfaces in your Audi.
• To avoid damage, have stubborn sta ins removed by a commerc ial
cleaning specialist . •
Applies to vehicles: with Alcanta ra® u pholst ery
Cleaning Alcantara ® (synthetic suede)
Removing dust and dirt
- Moisten a cloth, squeeze out excess water and wipe down
the seat surfaces.
Removing stains
- Moisten a cloth with lukewarm water or with diluted ethyl
(rubbing) alcohol.
- Dab at t he stain . Start at the out side and work inwards. .,