Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 146

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 144 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 144 Care of vehicle and cleaning Care of vehicle and cleaning General notes do to the paintwork. High temperatures (for instance in strong sunlight) further intensify the corrosive effect. Regular care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle.After the period when salt is put on the roads it is important to have Regular and careful care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle. the underside of the vehicle washed thoroughly. This may also be one of the requirements for upholding any Automatic car washes warranty claims in the event of corrosion or paint defects. Audi R8 dealers and specialist retailers carry stocks of suitable car Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the usual precau- care products. Please follow the instructions for use on the pack-tions such as closing the windows. If the vehicle is fitted with aging. special accessories such as spoilers or a two-way radio aerial, etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash operator ⇒. It is best to use a car wash without revolving bristles if possible. WARNING • Cleaning products and other materials used for car care can Washing your car with a high-pressure cleaner damage health if misused. When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, always • Car care materials can contain toxic substances and must follow the operating instructions for the equipment. This applies particularly to the operating pressure and the spraying distance. Do always be kept in a safe place out of reach of children.not hold the spray nozzle too close to soft materials, such as rubber hoses or seals. For the sake of the environment Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out in a direct stream or • When purchasing car care products, try to select ones which are one that has a rotating jet for forcing off dirt. not harmful to the environment. Washing the car by hand • Surplus cleaning materials should not be disposed of together When washing the car by hand, use plenty of water to soften the dirt with ordinary household waste. first, and rinse off as well as possible. Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, glove or brush, using only Care of exterior slight pressure. You should start on the roof and work down. Special car shampoo should only be used for very persistent dirt. Washing the car Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and often. Wheels, sills and similar should be cleaned last. Use a second The longer substances like insects, bird droppings, resinous tree sponge for this. sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and other aggressive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they

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