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Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The necessary care products can be obtained
from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Read and follow the instruc-
tions for use on the packaging.
A WARNING
- Using clean ing and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
- Always store clean ing and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-
son ing .
@ For the sake of the environment
- Preferably purchase environmenta lly-friend-
ly cleaning products.
- Do not dispose of leftover cleaning and care
products with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits remain on the vehicle,
the more the surface may be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damag ing effect.
Before washing, rinse
off heavy depos its with
plenty of water.
Stubborn depos its such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash t he underside of your vehicle once
road sa lt stops being used for the season .
Pressure washers
When washi ng your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always fo llow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in rega rd to the pressure and sp raying
distance . Do not aim the spray directly at seals on
side windows, doors, the hood, the luggage com-
Ca re and cleaning
partment lid or the panorama glass roof* or at
tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors *
or camera lenses* . Keep a distance of at least 16
in
(40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high press ure nozzles .
The water temperatu re must not be above
140 °F
(60 °().
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshie ld wipers are
off . Follow instruc -
tions from the car wash ope rator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes .
Washing by hand
Clean t he vehicle starting from the top and wor k-
ing down using a soft sponge or cleaning brush.
Use solven t-free cleaning produ cts.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To avoid damag ing the pa int when washi ng, first
remove dust 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 microf iber cloth . To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle t horoug hly with wate r. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth .
Rinse the vehicle t horough ly aga in and let it air
dry. Remove any wate r residue using a chamois .
WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is
off and follow the instr uctions from the car
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