222 C leaning and protection
Weatherstrips
Complete car care includes the weatherstrips
as well.
.,. Apply a suitable rubber conditioner to the
weathers t rips from time to t ime.
To be able seal properly, the weatherstr ips
around the hood, doors, rear lid, etc. must re-
main pliable . Spray the weatherstrips with sil-
icone or coat them with talcum powder or
glycerin to retain the flexibility of the rubber
and to protect them against freez ing in the
wint er .
_& WARNING
Always read and heed a ll WARNINGS and
other information
c> page 217 .
(D Tips
Keep s ilicone sprays off the windsh ield to
avoid wiper smear in rain.
Cast (light) alloy wheels
Cast (light) alloy wheels require special care.
.,. Wash the whee ls with a sponge or hose
brush every other week .
.,. For deep cleaning afterwards, use only a
dedicated
acid-free cast alloy wheel cleaner .
.,. Rub a coat of
liquid wax onto the rims every
three month . Be sure to reach and t reat a ll
parts of the rim.
To preserve the deco rat ive appearance of the
cast a lloy whee ls, some spec ia l care is neces-
sary. In addit ion to road dir t and sa lt, brake
dust is a lso corrosive . If left on for too long,
brake dust can cause pitting.
Use only special
acid-free cleaners form ulated
for a lloy rims . Safe products are available at
your authorized Audi dealer . Never leave the
cleaner on the rims longer than specified on
the label. If not rinsed off promptly, the acid
contained in some cleaners can attack the
threads on the wheel bolts.
Never use abrasive or metal polishing clean -
ing agents . If the protective coating has been
chipped, e .g. by kicked up road dirt, to uch it
up as soon as possible .
_& WARNING
- Moisture and ice on brakes may affect
brak ing eff iciency
c> page 200, General
information .
Test the brakes ca refully
each time you wash the vehicle .
-Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other information
c> page 217 .
Body cavity sealing
The body cavity sealing does not need to be
checked .
All body cavities which could be affected by
corros ion have been thoroughly protected at
the factory .
-
This sealing does not require any inspection or
additional treatment. If any wax should seep
out of the cavity when the ambient tempera-
ture is high, it can be removed with a plastic
scraper and a suitable solvent .
_& WARNING
,-
Solvents can be dangerous .
- Benz ine is flammab le and toxic . If you
use benz ine for removing the wax, keep
sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away. Never dump benz ine on the
g round, into open streams or down sew-
age drains .
- Be sure to observe all safety and environ-
mental regulat ions. Follow all instru c-
tions on the container.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other info rmation
c> page 217.
Chassis
Have the undercoating checked for damage
from time to time.
The lower body shell of your Audi is also thor-
oughly protected against corros ion.
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