Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 98

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VEHICLE CARE Outside mirrors Weatherstrips Bright metal trim Keep silicone spray s off the The outside mirror is provided with a Bright or black anodized trim will come windshield to avoid wiper smear in coating which reduces dazzle. For this clean with regular whing. asTo protect reason, only a soft cloth moistened with rain. metal trim, use car wx. Remova e spots To seal properly, weatherstrips around an alcohol base commercial window cle-trunk, hood, hatch, windows, doors, etc., or dirt from chrome and stainless steel aner agent should be used for cleaning with a chrome cleaner. Apply a chrome must be pliable. Spray with silicone or the mirror surface. The mirror itself sho- polish for continued luster and protection. uld not be polished or scraped with an ice coat with talcum powder or glycerine to retain flexibility of the rubber and to scraper. protect against freezing in the winter. Light alloy wheels Sliding roof guide rails To preserve the decorative appearance of the light aluminum cast, some special To assure that the sliding roof and wind Windows care is necessary Aside from road .dirt deflector function properly, clean the and salt spray, brake metal dust swill Clean all windows regularly to removguide e rails and lubricate with silicone road film and car-wash wax buildup. Use spray at least once a year. See your Audi exert corrosive effects. If left on too long, brake metal dust can cause pitting. Wash dealer for correct procedures and a lukewarm soap water solution or an the wheels with a sponge or hose brush lubricant. alcohol base commercial window Dull finishes and plastics every other week. Road salt should be cleaning agent. If a chamois is used for removed weekly with an acid free clea- Plastic parts, such as light bulb lenses, polishing the glass, it should exclusively ning solution. Every three months (after be used for that purpose. decorative stripes, panels, bumpers, etc., regular cleaning) the wheels should be will come clean with regular washing. Also, be sure to clean all windows regu- coated with petroleum jelly or car wax. Should additional cleaning or spot larly on the inside. Rub it in firmly with a soft cloth. Never removal be necessary, use a soft brush use abrasive or metal polishing cleaning or cloth soaked with a mild detergent Use a plastic scraper to remove snow agents. solution. Then rinse thoroughly and and ice from windows. To prevent dirt from scratching the window, always scra-immediately with clear water. Remember that moisture, ice and road Do not use anything which could mar the salt on brakes may affect braking effi- pe in forward direction-never back and plastic or dull finished surf ace, such as forth. ciency. Test the brakes carefully after wax, polish, abrasive detergents or che- mical cleaning solvents. each washing. Heed warning on page 34. 96

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