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Cleaning and protection
General information
Regular care preserves vehicle value.
Any automob ile is exposed to industria l fumes, corrosive road salt,
muddy dog feet, etc . A well cared for Audi can look like new many
yea rs after purchase. Regu lar and correct care wil l contribut e to
maintaining the beauty and value of your Audi.
Furthermore , good care may be a condition for substantiating a
warranty claim should corrosion damage or paint defect s occur.
Your authorized Audi dea ler has a variety of dedi cated vehicle- care
product s
and can advise which ones to use for cleani ng the exterio r
and interior of your vehicle.
Whethe r you use products recom m ended by Audi or other co mmer -
cially availab le cleaning agents, please make sure you app ly 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 direction s 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, flammab le or hazardous
in other way s. Do not wash , wax or dry the vehicle with the igni-
tion on or the engine running.
& WARNING (cont inued )
• Do not clean the undersides of chassis, fenders , wheel covers,
etc . without protecting your hands and arms. You may cut yourself
on sharp-edged metal part s.
• Moisture and ice on brakes may impair braking efficiency
=> page 215, "General information ". Test the brakes carefully each
time you wash the vehicle.
<i' For the sake of the environment
Select only environmental ly fr iend ly cleaning products. Leftover
cleaning products should not disposed of in the household waste. •
Care of exterior
Washing
Frequent w ashing pro tects the vehi cle.
The best protection aga inst envi ron mental influences is frequent
washing and waxing .
How often t his is required depends on:
• How much the vehicle is used
• Where the vehic le is parked (garage, in t he ope n under t rees,
etc.)
• The seasonal and wea t her condi ti ons
• Environmental influences
The longe r bir d droppings, insects, t ree resin, road and indust rial
grime, tar, soot, road salt and other materials remain on the vehicle
body, the mo re lasting thei r dest ructive effects will be. _,,,
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