Get Appearance and care -> Cleaning interior Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door First Generation (2010-2017)

CLEANING INTERIOR

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior

trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum

cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and

leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-

ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a

dry soft cloth.

CHROME PARTS

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non- abrasive

chrome polish to maintain the finish.

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Small dirt particles can be abrasive

and damaging to the leather surfaces

and should be removed promptly. Do

not use saddle soap, car waxes, pol-

ishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents,

detergents or ammonia-based clean-

ers as they may damage the leather’s

natural finish.

Never use fabric protectors unless rec-

ommended by the manufacturer.

Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on

meter or gauge lens covers. It may

damage the lens cover.

TIRE DRESSING

NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire

dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to

the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rub-

ber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may

react with the coating and form a compound. This

compound may come off the tire while driving and

stain the vehicle paint.

Regular care and cleaning is required in order to

maintain the appearance of the leather.

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Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-

facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-

tectors contain chemicals that may stain or

bleach the seat material.

If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the

following precautions:

AIR FRESHENERS

Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean

the meter and gauge lens.

Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect

the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener,

take the following precautions:

• Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on

the tire dissolves more easily with an oil-based

tire dressing.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot

steam cleaners) on the seat. This can

damage the seat or occupant classifica-

tion sensor. This can also affect the op-

eration of the air bag system and result in

serious personal injury.

• Hanging-type air fresheners can cause perma-

nent discoloration when they contact vehicle

interior surfaces. Place the air freshener in a

location that allows it to hang free and not

contact an interior surface.

• Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help prevent

it from entering the tire tread/grooves (where it

would be difficult to remove).

• Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry towel.

Make sure the tire dressing is completely re-

moved from the tire tread/grooves.

• Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on the

vents. These products can cause immediate

damage and discoloration when spilled on inte-

rior surfaces.

• Allow the tire dressing to dry as recommended

by the tire dressing manufacturer.

CAUTION

•

Never use benzine, thinner, or any

similar material.

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Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-

structions before using air fresheners.

FLOOR MATS

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference that

may result in a collision or injury:

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NEVER place a floor mat on top of

another floor mat in the driver front

position.

•

Use only genuine NISSAN floor mats

specifically designed for use in your

vehicle model. See your NISSAN certi-

fied LEAF dealer for more information.

Properly position the mats in the floor-

well using the floor mat positioning

aid. See “Floor mat positioning aid

(driver’s side only)” in this section.

Bracket position

The illustration shows the location of floor mat

brackets.

Floor mat positioning aid (driver’s side

only)

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This vehicle includes front floor mat brackets to

act as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floor

mats have been specially designed for your ve-

hicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has grom-

met holes incorporated in it. Position the mat by

placing the floor mat bracket hook through the

floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in

the floorwell.

SEAT BELTS

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them

with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.

Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade

before using them.

The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can ex-

tend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it

easier to clean the interior. Mats should be main-

tained with regular cleaning and replaced if they

become excessively worn.

See “Seat belts” in the “Safety-Seats seat belts

and supplemental restraint system” section.

Periodically check to make certain the mats are

properly positioned.

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CORROSION PROTECTION

MOST COMMON FACTORS

CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE

CORROSION

• The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and

debris in body panel sections, cavities, and

other areas.

Temperature

WARNING

A temperature increase will accelerate the rate of

corrosion to those parts which are not well ven-

tilated.

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in

the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or

chemical solvents to clean the seat belts,

since these materials may severely

weaken the seat belt webbing.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air

in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use will accel-

erate the corrosion process. Road salt will also

accelerate the disintegration of paint surfaces.

• Damage to paint and other protective coatings

caused by gravel and stone chips or minor

traffic accidents.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY

EQUIPMENT (EVSE)

The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM

CORROSION

• Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the

vehicle clean.

can be cleaned by wiping gently with a soft cloth

INFLUENCE THE RATE OF

dampened in a 3% mild soap solution. Wipe and

rinse the soap solution off with a cloth dampened

CORROSION

Moisture

with water and allow the EVSE to dry in a shady

and well-ventilated place.

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the ve-

hicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.

Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside

the vehicle, and should be removed for drying to

avoid floor panel corrosion.

• Always check for minor damage to the paint and

repair it as soon as possible.

• Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors

open to avoid water accumulation.

• Check the underbody for accumulation of sand,

dirt or salt. If present, wash with water as soon

as possible.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high

relative humidity, especially those areas where

the temperatures stay above freezing, where at-

mospheric pollution exists, or where road salt is

used.

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