Care of vehicle and cleaning
Plug-in hybrid drive: Do not point the spray jet at
the clip wall mount*.
Care of vehicle and
cleaning
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to remove
snow and ice.
General information
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.
Never use high-pressure cleaners with a round-jet
nozzle or "dirt blasters".
The water must not be hotter than 60 °C.
Automatic car washes
The required car care products are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers. Please follow
the instructions for use on the packaging.
Spray the vehicle with water before washing.
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
Washing the vehicle
Clean the car with a soft sponge or brush, start-
ing on the roof and working down. Use solvent-
free cleaning agents.
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.
Washing matt-painted vehicles by hand
To avoid damaging the paintwork when washing
the car, first remove any dust, sand and grit. In-
sects, grease stains and fingerprints are best re-
moved using a special cleaning agent for matt-
painted surfaces.
Before washing, soak heavy dirt with plenty of
water.
Stubborn dirt, such as bird droppings or resinous
tree sap, is best removed with plenty of water
and a micro-fibre cloth.
Apply the product with a micro-fibre cloth. Do
not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging
the paintwork.
After the period when salt is put on the roads,
have the underside of the vehicle washed thor-
oughly.
Rinse the car thoroughly with water. Then clean
the car with a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fibre cloth.
High-pressure cleaners
Rinse the car with plenty of water again and then
let it dry in the air. Remove any water stains with
a chamois.
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, bonnet or sunroof*,
or at the tyres, rubber hoses, insulating material,
sensors*, camera lenses* or the laser scanner*.
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 with the ignition switched on – risk
of accident!
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