Care of vehicle and cleaning
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to remove
snow and ice.
Care of vehicle and
cleaning
Never use high-pressure cleaners with a round-jet
nozzle or "dirt blasters".
Introduction
Regular and careful care helps to maintain the
value of the vehicle. This may also be one of the
requirements for upholding any warranty claims
in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
The water must not be hotter than 60 °C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle with water before washing.
The required car care products are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers. Please follow
the instructions for use on the packaging.
Ensure that the windows and sunroof are closed
and that the windscreen wipers are switched off.
Ensure that the car is free to roll while it is being
washed in a tunnel car wash. Follow the car wash
operator's rules and recommendations, especial-
ly if any accessories are attached to your vehicle.
WARNING
– Cleaning products and other materials used
for car care can damage health if misused.
– Car care products can contain toxic substan-
ces and must always be kept in a safe place
out of reach of children.
If possible, use a brushless car wash.
Washing by hand
Clean the car with a soft sponge or brush, start-
ing on the roof and working down. Use solvent-
free cleaning agents.
Washing the vehicle
Washing matt-painted vehicles by hand
The longer residues like insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap or road salt are allowed to re-
main on the vehicle, the more damage they can
do to the paintwork. High temperatures (for in-
stance in direct sunlight) further intensify the
damage.
To avoid damaging the matt paintwork when
washing the car, first remove any dust, sand and
grit. Insects, grease stains and fingerprints are
best removed using a special cleaning agent for
matt-painted surfaces.
Before washing, soak heavy dirt with plenty of
water.
Apply the product with a micro-fibre cloth. Do
not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging
the paintwork.
Stubborn dirt, such as bird droppings or resinous
tree sap, is best removed with plenty of water
and a micro-fibre cloth.
Rinse the car thoroughly with water. Then clean
the car with a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fibre cloth.
After the period when salt is put on the roads,
have the underside of the vehicle washed thor-
oughly.
Rinse the car with plenty of water again and then
let it dry in the air. Remove any water stains with
a chamois.
High-pressure cleaners
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
cleaner, always follow the operating instructions
for the equipment. This applies particularly to
the operating pressure and the spraying distance.
Do not point the spray jet directly at the seals on
the windows, doors, boot lid or bonnet, or the
sunroof, tyres, rubber hoses, insulating material,
sensors or camera lenses. Maintain a distance of
at least 40 cm.
WARNING
– Follow the rules and recommendations of
the car wash operator and do not wash the
vehicle when it is switched on – risk of acci-
dent!
– To avoid cutting yourself on sharp metal
parts, always wear suitable protection when
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