Ca re and cleaning
Component Situation Solut ion
Paint
Paint damage Refer to the paint number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint
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Spilled fuel Rinse with wa t er immediately
Surface rust Rust remover, then protect with hard wax; for questions,
refer to an authorized Audi dealer.
Corrosion
Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer.
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat with suitable polish; then apply paint protectant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/pa int looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen with water immediately and remove with a micro -
sects, bird droppings,
fiber cloth
tree sap and road salt
Grease-based con- Remove immediately with a mild soap solutional and a soft
tam inants such as clot h
cosmetics or sunb lock
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•> Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water
Inte rnal cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Window s
Deposits Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Decorative parts/ Deposits Mild soap sol utional
trim
Plastic parts
Deposi t s Damp clo t h
Heavier depos its Mild soap solutional, detergent-free plast ic cleaning solu-
tion, if necessary
Displays
Deposits
Soft cloth with LCD cleaner
Controls Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solutional
Safet y be lts Deposits Mild soap solutional, a llow to dry before lett ing them re-
tract
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