Audi A5 owners manual page 222

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 220 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 220 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 dealers and specialist retailers carry stocks of suitable car care Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the usual precau- products. Please follow the instructions for use on the packaging.tions such as closing the windows and sunroof. If the vehicle has special accessories such as spoilers or a roof carrier or two-way radio aerial, etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash operator. WARNING It is best to use a car wash without revolving bristles if possible. • 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 always be kept in a safe place out of reach of children.particularly to the operating pressure and the spraying distance. Do not hold the spray nozzle too close to soft materials, such as rubber For the sake of the environment hoses or seals. • When purchasing car care products, try to select ones which are Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out in a direct stream or not harmful to the environment. one that has a rotating jet for forcing off dirt. • Surplus cleaning materials should not be disposed of together Washing the car by hand with ordinary household waste. When washing the car by hand, use plenty of water to soften the dirt first, and rinse off as well as possible. Care of exterior Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, glove or brush, using only slight pressure. You should start on the roof and work down. Special Washing the vehicle car shampoo should only be used for very persistent dirt. Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and often. The longer substances like insects, bird droppings, resinous tree Wheels, sills and similar should be cleaned last. Use a second sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and other sponge for this. aggressive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they

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