Care and cleaning
ter directly onto electrical/electronic com-
ponents when cleaning the engine compart-
ment. Such components can be seriously
damaged by the entry of fluids and by pres-
sure, and this can result in component fail-
ure.
washing the underbody or the inside of the
wheel housings.
– After washing the vehicle, the effectiveness
of the brakes may be delayed due to mois-
ture on the brake rotors or ice in the winter.
This increases the risk of an accident. The
brakes must be dried with a few careful
brake applications.
– To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
– To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
– To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
Note
– If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
– When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
– Do not use polishing agents or hard wax
to reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face.
– To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
– To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
– Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
– Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
– Make sure there is sufficient ground clear-
ance when driving into a car wash with a
conveyor belt ðpage 117. There is risk of
damage because the vehicle could come in
contact with the guide rails.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil en-
tering the sewer system.
– Using a pressure washer incorrectly can
cause damage. Never direct a stream of wa-
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained here is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in ð
.
Exterior cleaning
Component
Situation
Solution
Windshield wiper Deposits
Soft cloth with glass cleaner, ðpage 63
blades
a)
Headlights/
tail lights
Deposits
Soft sponge with a mild soap solution
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