CLEANING EXTERIOR
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Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
WAXING
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is
important to take proper care of it.
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps
maintain a new vehicle appearance.
Whenever possible, park your vehicle inside a garage
or in a covered area to minimize the chances of
damaging the paint surface of your vehicle.
After waxing, polishing is recommended to remove
built-up residue and to avoid a weathered appearance.
3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean
water.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a shady
area or protect the vehicle with a body cover. Be
careful not to scratch the paint surface when
putting on or removing the body cover.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
appropriate waxing products.
4. Use a dampened chamois to dry the paint surface
and avoid leaving water spots.
CAUTION:
When washing the vehicle, take care of the following:
WASHING
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Wash your vehicle thoroughly and comple-
tely before applying wax to the paint surface.
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Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to the
effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas must
be cleaned regularly.
In the following instances, wash your vehicle as soon
as possible to protect the paint surface:
Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions supplied with the wax.
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After a rainfall, which may cause the paint surface
damage from acid rain.
Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
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Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors are not clogged.
After driving on coastal roads, which may cause
rusting from the sea breeze.
Spray water to the underbody and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road
salt.
When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings,
tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the paint
surface.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or
leave swirl marks.
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When dust or mud builds up on the paint surface.
REMOVING SPOTS
GLASS
1. Wash the vehicle surface with a wet sponge and
plenty of water.
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and
tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint surface
to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any
automotive accessory store.
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from
the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to become
coated with a film after the vehicle is parked in the hot
sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remove
this film.
2. Clean the vehicle surface gently and thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or a
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
CAUTION:
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Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents, ga-
soline or solvents.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
while the vehicle body is hot, as the paint
surface may become water-spotted.
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