Regular qualified care of the car contributes to its safety.
The necessary car care products can be purchased from Audi or specialist dealers. When using them, follow the instructions for their use printed on the packaging.
Coating conservation
Preservation protects the car's paintwork.
From time to time treat the varnish with hard wax.
Good preservation largely protects the car from minor mechanical damage.
The paintwork of the car can be treated with liquid hard wax already a week after the delivery of your new car.
A protective layer of preservative, which is a hard wax, is applied again no later than the effect of rolling water drops from a clean coating has clearly disappeared.
Even with regular use of a detergent preservative in automatic washing systems, it is recommended to additionally apply a protective layer of hard wax to the coating at least twice a year.
Insect residues that have stuck mainly in the warm season on the front part and front bumper are usually much easier to remove from the paintwork with a freshly applied preservative.
Polishing
Polishing is used to restore gloss.
Polishing is necessary only if the paintwork has lost its attractive appearance, and it will not be possible to restore the gloss using preservatives.
If the polish used for this does not contain preservative components, then after polishing it is necessary to carry out preservation of the paintwork.
Carefully! Do not use polishing agents or hard wax on matt painted parts or plastic parts of the vehicle.
Moldings
Moldings require special care.
To remove stains and plaque from decorative overlays, use neutral care products - do not use chrome care products. Audi has cleaning products that have been tested for use on your vehicle and are environmentally friendly.
Synthetic components
Synthetic components require special care.
Synthetic components are subject to normal washing. If this is not enough, then synthetic components can also be treated with special solvent-free products intended for the care of such products. Lacquer care products are not suitable for the care of synthetic components.
Paint damage
Minor damage to the paintwork must be removed immediately.
Minor damage to the paintwork is eliminated with a coloring pencil or an aerosol can.
Minor damage to the paintwork, such as scratches, marks or traces of stone impacts, should be varnished immediately, before corrosion occurs. Coloring pencils or spray cans suitable for your vehicle are available from Audi).
The vehicle's original paint code number can be found on the rating plate.
Carefully remove rust deposits that have appeared at the site of damage. First, apply an anti-corrosion primer to this place, and then a top coat.
Window panes
Good visibility improves driving safety.
- Remove snow and ice with a synthetic scraper.
- Remove other residual formations with a glass cleaner.
- Dry the glass with a clean cloth.
Remove snow and ice from windows and exterior mirrors only with a synthetic scraper. At the same time, progressively mix the scraper, and not move it back and forth, so as not to scratch the glass and mirrors.
Rubber, oil, grease or silicone residue can be removed with a glass cleaner or silicone remover. Wax residues can only be removed with a special cleaner.
Glasses must be cleaned regularly also from the inside.
To dry the glass, use a special cloth or leather for glass. Do not use leather intended for the treatment of varnished surfaces for drying glass. Preservative residues adversely affect visibility.
The heated rear window filaments are located on the inside of the glass. It is not allowed to stick stickers on the threads of the electric heating of the rear window, so as not to damage them.
Rubber seals
Rubber seals also require maintenance.
Treat rubber seals with a rubber care product from time to time.
Rubber seals for doors, hood, trunk, roof panel and windows retain their properties and last longer if they are rubbed from time to time with a special product intended for the care of rubber products (e.g. silicone spray). After such processing, they do not freeze even in winter and the doors open more easily. In addition, prevent premature wear of seals and leakage.
Locks
Castles can freeze in winter.
To defrost locks, we recommend using genuine Audi spray, which has degreasing and anti-corrosion properties.
When washing the car, make sure that as little water as possible gets into the locks.
Wheels with steel rims
Disks and caps of wheels to wash in the course of a car wash.
Cleaning the wheels will prevent the accumulation of brake pad wear, dirt and road salt on their surface.
Stubborn brake lining wear products can be washed off with an industrial dust remover.
Repair damaged paintwork before rust appears.
Alloy wheels
- Remove brake pad wear and road salt from discs at least every two weeks.
- Clean wheels should only be treated with an acid-free alloy wheel cleaner.
- Rub discs thoroughly with hard wax every three months.
To maintain the decorative appearance of light-alloy wheels for a long time, they require regular maintenance. Otherwise, these substances will begin to corrode the light alloy.
Treat the wheels with a special acid-free alloy wheel cleaner. In no case should the cleaning agent be left in longer than the time prescribed by the instructions. In the absence of a suitable special cleaning agent, discs can also be treated after washing with liquid soap or a solution of vinegar diluted with water.
Do not use polish intended for the care of paint and varnish coatings, or other abrasive products. In case of damage to the protective lacquer coating, for example, from stone impacts, the defect must be repaired immediately.
Bottom protection
Check the underbody protection from time to time.
On the underside, the car is protected by a durable coating that protects it from chemical and mechanical influences.
Since, however, damage to the protective layer due to the condition of the carriageway cannot be ruled out during driving, it is recommended that at certain intervals - preferably before the start of the winter season and in the spring - contact the Audi factory to check and, if necessary, repair damage to the protective coating applied on the underbody and undercarriage of the vehicle.
Therefore, work to restore the protective coating or to carry out additional measures for the corrosion protection of the body should be carried out by these enterprises.
Attention. In the area of exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields, under no circumstances should additional materials be used to protect the underbody or against corrosion. These substances may ignite while driving.
Preservation of body cavities
It is not necessary to check the preservation of body cavities.
All car cavities subject to corrosion are already treated with preservative wax at the factory.
Such conservation does not require control and subsequent processing. If wax is released from body cavities at high temperatures, remove it with a synthetic scraper and washing gasoline.
Synthetic components, artificial leather, overlays and upholstery
- Wipe synthetic components with a damp cloth.
- Lining and upholstery of doors, ceiling, etc. treat with a sponge and special cleaners.
Wipe synthetic components and artificial leather with a damp cloth. If this is not enough, then these components can only be treated with solvent-free special products intended for the care of such products.
Lining and upholstery of doors, seals of the trunk, ceiling, etc. treated with special cleaners or dry foam and a soft sponge.
Genuine Leather
The intensity of the color filling determines the appearance and properties. Leather "Nappa" recognizable by its natural surface and guarantees exceptional comfort. Graceful veins, scars, insect bites, fat folds and a slight color cast are preserved and give the skin the natural look of a natural material.
For natural looking skin "Nappa" no top layer of paint is applied, which makes it more sensitive. This should be remembered when there are children, animals on it or under the influence of other factors.
Even more reliable are the offered types of leather with a more or less multi-layered colorful coating. This coating has a positive effect on everyday use. Of course, in this case, the natural signs of its surface are almost or not at all visible on the skin. However, this does not affect the quality of the skin.
When handling and caring for the skin, it is necessary to observe certain caution and certain rules, which is due to the exceptionally high quality of the types of leather used and their special properties (sensitivity to oils, fats, dirt, etc.).
So, for example, dark-colored clothing (especially poorly dyed and at the same time wet clothes) may leave traces of paint on the seat. Dust, dirt particles in the pores, folds and seams contribute to the wear of the leather and can damage its surface. Therefore, natural leather must be treated regularly or at intervals depending on the intensity of use. After a long period of use, the seats of your car are covered with a typical, unlike any other coating "patina". This is characteristic of natural leather and is a sign of excellent quality.
To preserve the valuable qualities of natural material throughout the entire period of use, it is important to remember the following:
Carefully
- Avoid prolonged exposure of the car to the open sun to save the skin from fading. When the car is exposed to the sun for a long time, the skin must be protected from direct sunlight.
- Sharp-edged garments such as belt buckles, zippers, rivets, etc. can also leave scratches and marks on the skin.
Note
- Regularly and after each cleansing, use a cream with a light-protective and impregnating effect. The cream nourishes the leather, helps to keep your leather upholstery supple and breathable, and restores moisture. At the same time, the cream forms or renews the surface protection.
- Clean your skin every 2-3 months. Remove fresh dirt immediately.
- Fresh stains from ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick, shoe polish, etc. remove as soon as possible.
- You also need to take care of your skin tone. Refresh the color in appropriate places with a special skin color care cream.
Cleaning and skin care
Genuine leather requires very specific attention and care.
Normal brushing
Clean the contaminated surface with a slightly damp cotton or woolen cloth.
Strong pollution
- Clean heavily soiled areas with a cloth dampened with mild soapy water (two tablespoons of chemically neutral soap per liter of water).
- At the same time, it is imperative to ensure that the skin is not soaked through anywhere and that water does not penetrate through the seams.
- After washing, wipe the skin with a soft and dry cloth.
Stain removal
- Fresh stains based on water, (e.g. coffee, tea, juices, blood, etc.) remove with a damp cloth or paper towel. Remove dried stains with a leather cleaner.
- Fresh grease stains (e.g. butter, mayonnaise, chocolate, etc.) remove with an absorbent cloth or tissue, or if the stain has not yet been absorbed, with a leather cleaner.
- Remove dried grease stains with a fat-dissolving aerosol.
- Special Spots (e.g. stains from ballpoint pens, felt-tip pen, nail polish, emulsion paint, shoe polish, etc.) are removed with a special stain remover suitable for the skin.
Skin care
- Every six months, treat the leather with a leather care product available from Audi.
- Apply skin care product sparingly.
- After leaving for some time to act, it is then washed with a soft cloth.
Seat belts
- Keep belts clean.
- Soiled belts can be washed with mild soapy water.
- Regularly check the condition of the seat belts.
If the belt tape is heavily soiled, the operation of the automatic belt retraction mechanism may be disrupted.
Let the belt dry completely before winding up the belt with the retractor.
Carefully
- It is not necessary to dismantle the seat belts to clean them.
- Do not dry clean belts as chemical cleaners can damage the fabric. Also, do not allow corrosive liquids to come into contact with the belts.
- Have the belts replaced by a specialist shop if the fabric, joints, belt retractors or buckles are damaged.
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