216 Veh icl e car e and c le aning
Vehicle care and
cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your
vehicle 's value. It can also be a requirement
when subm itting warranty claims for corro-
sion damage and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can
be obtained from your authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop. Read and follow the
instructions for use on the packaging .
A WARNING
- Using cleaning and care products incor-
rectly can be dangerous to your health .
- Always store cleaning and care products
out of reach of children to reduce the risk
of poisoning.
@) 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
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The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings , tree sap or road salt remain on the
vehicle, the more the surface can be dam-
aged. High t emperatures such as those
caused by sunligh t increase the corrosive ef-
fect.
Before washing, wet heavy deposits w ith plen-
ty of water.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure wa shers
When washing your vehicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instruc-
tions provided w ith the pressure washer. This
is especially important in regard to the pres-
sure and spraying distance . Do not aim the
spray directly at seals on side w indows, doors,
the hood, the rear lid or the sunroof* or at
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sen-
sors* or camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at
least 16 inches (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer .
Never use rota ry nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The water temperature must not be above
140 °F (60 °C).
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof * are
closed and the winds hield wipers are off . Fol-
low instructions from the car wash operator,
especially if there are accessories attached to
your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Only use car washes where the vehicle re-
mains stationary and the washing equipment
moves around the vehicle when washing and
drying. Car washes that move the vehicle
t hrough the car wash using a chain are not
recommended.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and
working down using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products .
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint
by hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing,
first remove dust and large particles from
your vehicle. Insects, grease spots and finger-
pr ints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint .
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft mi-
crofiber cloth. ..,.
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