manual audi r8 i 1 owners manual page 149

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 147 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Care of vehicle and cleaning 147 • The heating element for the rear window is located on the inner side of the window. To avoid damaging the heating element, do not WARNING put stickers on the inner side of the window. Please note when cleaning the wheels that water, ice and road salt • Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from can impair the effectiveness of the brakes – this can cause an windows and mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack!accident. Rubber seals (weatherstrips) Care of interior The weatherstrips on the doors, windows, engine lid and luggage Plastic parts and leatherette lid will remain pliable and last longer if they are occasionally treated with a suitable care product (for example silicone spray). This will also prevent premature ageing and leaks. The doors will be easier to Plastic parts and leatherette can be cleaned with a damp cloth. If open as well. If they are kept pliable, the door seals will be less likely this is not sufficient, plastic parts and leatherette should only be to freeze up in the winter. treated with a special solvent-free plastic cleaner. Wheels Applies to vehicles: with carbon parts Carbon parts The wheels require regular attention to preserve their appearance. It is important to remove road salt and brake dust by washing the The carbon parts on your vehicle have a painted surface. They do wheels at regular intervals, otherwise the finish will be impaired.not need any special care and are cleaned just like plastic parts After washing, the wheels should only be cleaned with an "acid-⇒page147. free" cleaning agent for alloy wheels. This is available from Audi R8 dealers and specialist retailers. Never leave the cleaning agent on Textile covers and trim parts the rims for any longer than specified in the instructions before rinsing it off. If the wheel cleaner fluid contains acid it can attack the Textile covers and trim parts (e.g. seats, door trim) should be surfaces of the wheel bolts. cleaned regularly with a vacuum cleaner. This will remove surface Car polish or other abrasive agents should not be used. If the dirt which could otherwise be rubbed into the textile material protective paint coating is damaged by stone chips etc., the during use. Do not use steam cleaners, as the steam could carry the damaged area should be touched up immediately. dirt deeper into the textile material. Normal cleaning We recommend that you use a soft sponge or lint-free, micro-fibre cloth for normal cleaning. Only use brushes on floor coverings and mats, as other textile surfaces could become damaged. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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