Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi -
cle's value.
It can a lso be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from your authorized Audi dealer. Read and fol-
low the instructions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Using clean ing and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
-Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of chi ldren to reduce the risk of po i-
soning .
@) For the sake of the environment
- Preferably use environmentally-friendly
products when buying cleaning agents.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the mor e the surface may be damaged . High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water .
Stu bborn depos its such as bird d roppings or t ree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also , wash the underside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for t he season.
Pressure washers
When washing your ve hicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instructions
provided with the pressure washer. This is espe-
cially importa nt in regard to the pressu re and
sp raying distance . Do no t a im the sp ray directly
at seals on side windows, doors, the hood, the
rear lid or the sunroof * or at tires, rubber hoses,
Ca re and cleaning
insulating materia l, sensors* or camera lenses* .
Keep a distance of at least 16 inches (40 cm) .
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washe r.
Never use rota ry nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °().
Automat ic car washes
Spray off t he vehicle before washing .
Make sure that the windows and roo f* are closed
and the windsh ie ld wipers are off . Follow instruc -
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle .
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing
by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning br ush.
Use solven t-free cleaning produ cts .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by
hand
To avo id damag ing the pa int w hen washi ng, first
remove d ust and large part icles from you r vehi-
cle . Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed with a special cleaner for matte
finish paint.
Apply t he product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damag ing the pa int surfa ce, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle t horough ly with wate r. Then
clean usi ng a neutral shampoo and a soft micro -
fiber clot h.
Rinse the vehicle thorough ly agai n and let it air
dry. Remove a ny wate r residue using a sham my .
A WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ign ition is
off and follow t he instr uctions from the car
wash operator to reduce the risk of acci-
dents.
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