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consider if children, animals or other factors might prove to be partic
ularly hard on the leather.
By contrast, leather types that are covered by a colored finish layer
are more durable. This has a positive effect on the leather's resistance
to wear and soiling in daily use . On the other hand, the typical charac
teristics of natural leather are barely or not apparent . However, this
does not mean that the leather itself is of inf erior quality.
Care and handling
Because of the exclusive nature of the types of leather that Audi uses
and the ir un iqu e properties (such as sensitivity to oils, grease, so iling,
etc.), you will need to be somewhat careful with these leathers, and
a certain type of care is required. For example, dark clothing mate
ria ls can disco lor leather seats (especially if such clothing is damp and
was not dyed correctly). Dust and dirt particles in pores, folds, and
seams can have an abrasive effect and can damage the leathe r
surface as well as weaken seams .
Th e leather should be cleaned regu larly as needed. After having been
used for a relatively long time, your leather seats will acquire a rich
aged finish. This is a characteristic of natural leather and a sign of
true quality.
In order to ma intain the value of this natural product over the life of
your vehicle, you should fo llow the recommendations below:
0 Note
• To keep your leather from bleaching out, do not allow it to be
exposed to bright sunlight for long periods of time . If you have to
leave the vehicle parked outside for long periods, cover the leather to
protect it from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Sharp objects on clothing, such as zippers, rivets or sharp pieces
on belts can leave pe rmanent scratches or scrape marks on the
surface of the leather.
W Tips
• After each time you clean the leathe r and at regular intervals, use
a leather preservative cream that contains UV-blockers and that
wor ks into the leather. This cream will nourish and moisturize the
leather, helping it to breathe and s tay supple . It also helps to build up
a protect ive coating on the surface.
• Clean the leather every 2 -3 months, and clean any areas that get
soiled.
• Remove fresh marks made by ballpoint pens, ink, lipstick , shoe
polish, etc. as soon as poss ible.
• Preserve the color of the leather as needed by using a special
colored leather care cream to touch up areas of uneven color .•
Ap plies to veh icles : with nat ural lea ther
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery
and trim
Natural leather requires special care and attention.
Normal cleaning
-Clean soiled areas with a slightly moistened cotton or
woolen cloth.
More stubborn dirt
- More stubborn dirt can be removed using a cloth satu
rated with a mild soap solution (2 tablespoons mild liquid
soap).
- Never allow the soap solution to satu rate the leather, and
make certain that no water soaks into the seams .
- Wipe off the soap solution with a soft, dry cloth. .,_
-Alphabetical inde x lffi'f ___,__ ______________ _
Emergency release
Selector lever ............ ... .. ..
154
Emergency starting .. ..... .......... 333
Emergency towing ..... ............. 336
Eme rgency unlocking
Ignition key .. .. .. .. ...... ........
39
Energy management ................ 247
Battery power ................ ... 249
Driver notification ............. ... 249
Engine
Compartment . ...... .... .... .. ..
281
Coolant ............ .... .. .... .. 286
Hood . ............. .... ...... .. 279
Starting ..................... ... 106
Starting with jumper cables ..... ... 333
Stopping . ...................... 107
Engine compartment
Safety instructions ............ ...
280
Working the engine compartment .. 280
Engine coolant system
Malfunction .......... ...... .. ....
29
Radiator fan ........ .... .. .. .. .. 289
Engine coolant temperature
Temperature gauge ............ .. .. 8
Engine cooling system ............ ...
286
Adding coolant ... ............... 288
Checking coo lant level . .. ....... .. 287
Checking the engine coolant level . .. 287
Engine data ...... .......... ...... .. 342
Engine hood
Closing .................. .... ...
280
How to release the hood .. ....... .. 279
Engine oil . ..... ....... ... .. .. .. ... 282
Add ing ....... ... .. .. .. .. ....... 285
Additives .. ..... ... .. .. ......... 285
Changing .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. . 285
Check o il level ...... .... .. .. .. .. . 284
Consumption . .. .. .. .. .... .. ..... 284
Oil consumption .......... .. .. .. . 283
Oil grades .... ................ .. 282
Specification and viscosity ... ... .. . 282
Engine oil level ................... ... 35
Engine oil pressure
Malfunction ... ................. ..
30
Engine oil sensor defective ............ 35
Engine speed limitation ............... 35
Environment
Break-in period ............ ..... .
250
Catalytic converter ........ .. .. .. . 251
Disposing of your vehicle battery . .. .
294
Driving at high speeds ..... ...... . 253
Driving to minimize pollution and noise ..
252
Fuel ........................... 276
Fuel economy ................... 252
Leaks under your vehicle .......... . 280
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up ...
253
Proper disposal of d rained brake fluid 290
Proper disposal of drained engine coo lant
288
Proper disposal of d rained engine oil 285
Recycl ing used engine o il .. . .. .. .. . 285
Unleaded fuel ............ .. .... . 274
What should I do with an old battery?
294
Environmental note
Rear window defogger ........ .
92, 100
EPC
See Electronic power control . . . . . . . . 13
ESP
See Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
240
Event Data Recorder (EDR) 240
Exhaust ta il pipes
Cleaning ........... ...... .... ..
267
Expansion tank .. .. .. .. ............. 287
F
Fan .................. .. .... .... 91,98
Radiator . ........... ...... .... .. 289
Fastening
Booster seats ............ .... . ..
230
Convertible child safety seats ...... 228
Infant seats .. .. ................ . 227
Flat tire
Changing .......................
320
Floor mats ..... ...... .. . .. .. .. .. .. 183
Fog lights .................. ..... ... 63
Folding the rear seat backrests .. ...... . 84
Foot pedals . ........... ...... .... .. 182
For the sake of the environment
Gasoline fumes and the environment
276
Refueling ................ ... .. .. 276
Saving fuel by early upshifting ........ 9
Front airbags Description .. ...... .............
204
How they work ...... .. .... .. .. .. 209
