Care and cleaning
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Care and cleaning
General information
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
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 water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car wash
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in-
structions for use on the packaging.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off. Make sure that
the vehicle is still able to roll during the washing
process in the car wash. Follow instructions from
the car wash operator, especially if there are ac-
cessories attached to your vehicle.
WARNING
– Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
– Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-
soning.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing downward using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap, or road salt remain on the
vehicle, the more the surface can be damaged.
High temperatures such as those caused by sun-
light increase the damaging effect.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To reduce the risk of damaging the paint when
washing, first remove dust and large particles
from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots, and fin-
gerprints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits, such as bird droppings or tree
sap, are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To re-
duce the risk of damaging the paint surface, do
not use too much pressure.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once use
of road salt ends for the season.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
seals on the side windows, doors, hood, luggage
compartment lid, or sunroof*, or at tires, rubber
hoses, insulating material, sensors*, camera
lenses*, or the laser scanner*. Maintain a dis-
tance of at least 16 inches (40 cm).
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash oper-
ator.
– To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when
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