Care
and
c
leaning
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
your authorized Audi dealer.
Read
and fol-
low
the
instructions
for
use
on
the
packaging.
A
WARNING
-
Us
ing cleaning and care products incorrectly
can
be
dangerous
to
your
hea
l
th.
-Always
store cleaning and care products
out
of
reach
of
children
to
reduce
the
risk
of
poi-
so
ni
ng.
@ 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
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 damaging effect.
Before washing, ri
nse
off
heavy deposits
with
plenty
of
water.
Stubborn deposits such
as
bird droppings or
tr
ee
sap are best removed
with
plenty
of
water
and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash
the
underside
of
your vehicle once
road
salt
stops being used
for
the
season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicles
with
a pressure
washer, always
follow
the
operating instructions
provided
with
the
pressure washer. This
is
espe-
cially
important
in regard
to
the
pressure and
spraying distance.
Do
not
direct
the
stream
of
cleaning solution directly
onto
the
side window
seals, doors, luggage
compartment
lid or hood,
270
tires, rubber hoses, insulating
material
or
sen-
sors*.
Keep
a distance
of
at
least
16
in (40 cm).
Do
not
remove snow and ice
with
a pressure
washer.
Never use rotary nozzles
or
high pressure noz-
zles.
The
water
temperature
must
not
be above
140
°F
(60
°().
Automatic
car
washes
Spray
off
the
vehicle before washing.
Ma
ke
sure
that
the
windows are closed and
the
windshield wipers are off. Follow instructions
from
the
car wash operator, especially
if
there
are accessories attached
to
your veh icle.
If
possible,
use
car washes
that
do
not
have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean
the
vehicle
starting
from
the
top
and work-
ing 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 vehi-
cle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are
best removed
with
a special cleaner
for
matte
finish paint.
Apply t he product using a microfiber cloth. To
av
oid dam
ag
ing t he
pa
i
nt
surface, do
not
use
too
much pressur
e.
Ri
nse
the
ve
hi
cle thoroughly
with
water. Then
cle
an
using a neutral shampoo and a
soft
micro-
fiber
cloth.
Ri
nse
the
vehicle thoroughly again and let
it
air
dry. Remove any
water
residue using a shammy.
A
WARNING
- Only wash
the
vehicle when the ignition
is
off
and
follow
the instructions
from
the
car
wash operator
to
reduce the risk
of
acci-
dents.
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