214 Vehicle care and c leaning
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 t he body.
The required cleaning and care prod ucts can
be obtained from your authorized Audi dealer
or a qualified workshop. Read and follow the
instr uctions for use on t he packaging .
A WARNING
- Using cleaning and care products incor-
rectl y can be dange rous 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 deposits remai n on t he vehicle, the
more the surface can be damaged. High tem-
perat ures such as those caused by sunlight in-
crease t he damaging effe ct s.
Before washing, wet heavy deposit s w ith plen-
ty of wate r.
Stubbor n deposits such as bird dropp ings or
tree sap are best removed with plen ty of wa-
ter and a microfiber cloth .
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stop s being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicles w ith a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instr uc-
tions provided with the pressure washer. This
is especially important in regard to the pres-
sure and spraying dist ance. Do not aim the
spray direct ly at seals on side windows, doors,
t he hood, the rear lid or the sunroof* or at
t ires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sen-
sors" or camera lenses*. Keep a dista nce of at
least 16 inches (40 cm) .
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use rotary nozzles or high pressure noz-
zles.
The wate r temperature must not be above
140 °F (60 °C).
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle befo re washing .
Make sure that the w indows 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 stat ionary 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
recommend ed.
Wa shing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and
worki ng 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 . Ins ects, grease spots and fi nger-
prints are best removed w ith a special cleaner
f or matte finish paint .
Apply t he prod uct using a microfiber cloth . To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure.
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