Audi Q5: Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird droppings, tree sap or road
salt remain on the vehicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree sap are best removed with
plenty of water and a microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once road salt stops being used for the
season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicles with a pressure washer, always follow the
operating instructions provided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying distance. Do not aim the spray
directly at seals on side windows, doors, the hood, the rear lid or the sunroof
or at tires, rubber hoses, insulating material, sensors or camera lenses. Keep a
distance of at least 16 inches (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure washer.
Never use rotary nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 ºF (60 ºС).
Automatic car washes
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof are closed and the windshield wipers are
off. Follow instructions from the car wash operator, especially if there are
accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and working down using a soft sponge
or cleaning brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing, first remove dust and large
particles from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots and fingerprints are best
removed with a special cleaner for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To avoid damaging the paint surface,
do not use too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then clean using a neutral shampoo and
a soft microfiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air dry. Remove any water residue
using a shammy.
WARNING
- Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is off and follow the
instructions from the car wash operator to reduce the risk of accidents.
- To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself from sharp metal
components when washing the underbody or the inside of the wheel housings.
- After washing the vehicle, the braking effect may be delayed due
to moisture on the brake rotors or ice in the winter. The brakes must be
dried first with a few careful brake applications.
Note
- If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash, you must fold the
exterior mirrors in to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors. Power
folding exterior mirrors must only be folded in and out using the power
folding function.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the rims and tires, compare the width
between the wheels on your vehicle with the distance between the guide rails
in the car wash.
- To reduce the risk of damage, compare the height and width of your
vehicle with the height and width of the inside of the car wash.
- To prevent paint damage, do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
- To reduce the risk of damage to the surface, do not use insect
removing sponges, kitchen sponges or similar items.
- Matte finish painted vehicle components:
- To reduce the risk of damage to the surface, do not use polishing
agents or hard wax.
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect.
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic signs on vehicle parts
painted with matte finish paint. The paint could be damaged when the
stickers or magnets are removed.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially designed for that purpose.
This will reduce the risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from entering the
sewer system.
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When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle components, refer to the
following tables. The information contained there is simply recommendations.
For questions or for components that are not lis
Gasoline
Applies to vehicles: with gasoline engine
Using the right fuel helps keep the environment clean and prevents engine
damage.
Fuel recommendation
The fuel recommended for your vehicle is unlea
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Fig. 199 Engine compartment: cover on the engine oil filler
neck
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS.
Shut the engine off.
Unscrew the cap to the
engine oil filling
hole > fig. 199, > fig. 197.
Carefully top off with 0.5 quarts (0.5 l
Note
Grease all bearings and contact surfaces with Polycarbamide Grease
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1 - Mounting Bracket for Pedal Assembly
Illustration for vehicles with automatic transmission
2 - Sleeve
3 - Brake Pedal Axle
4 - Mounting Pin
5 - Rig