CLEANING .INTERIOR
CLEANING EXTERIOR
Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner orsoft 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.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
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.
C• AUTION:
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the
surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage ꢀr
staining. Special cleaning products are available
at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessꢀꢁ
store.
In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
Wash the wheels regularly with"asponge damp-
ened in a mild soap solution, especially during
winter in areas where road salt is used. The salt
residue from road salt could discolor the wheels
if it is not washed off regularly.
Do not use strong household soap,
strong chemical detergents, gasoꢂine or
solvents.
In the following cases, please wash your vehicle
as soon as possible to protect the paint surface.
UNDERBODY
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After a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light or whiꢂe the vehicle body is hot, as
the surface may become water-spotted.
WAXING
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up
and causing corrosion on the. underbody and
suspension. Before the winter period and again
in the spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance'of the leather.
CAUTION:
Regular waxing protectsthe paintworkand helps
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After driving on coastal roads
'
. Follow the directions beꢂow to avoid stain-
ing or discoloring the wheels:
to retain new vehicle appearance.
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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 foreign substances so that
the paint suꢀace is not scratched or
damaged.
Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer's recommendations. Some fabric
protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
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When things such as soot, bird droppings,
tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the
paint surface
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
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Do not use a cꢂeaner that uses strong
acid or aꢂkaꢂi contents to clean the
wheeꢂs.
p•roper product.
Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
wax.
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When dust or mud builds up on the surface
Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to
clean the meter and gauge lens covers.
WHEELS
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.
Do not apply wheel cꢂeaners to the
wheeꢂs when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as am-
bient temperature.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean
water.
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Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
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Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
C• AUTION:
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.
Neveruse benzine, thinner, or any simi-
ꢂar material.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
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Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
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Rinse the wheeꢂ to compꢂeteꢂy remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the
cleaner is applied.
If the surface does not polish easily, use
"road tar" remover and wax again.
a
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Smaꢂꢂ dirt paꢁicꢂes can be abrasive and
damaging to ꢂeather suꢃaces and
should be removed promptꢂy. Do not
use saddꢂe soap, car waxes, polishes,
oiꢂs, cleaning fꢂuids, soꢂvents, deter-
gents or ammonia-based cꢂeaners as
they damage the leather's naturaꢂ finish.
must be regularly cleaned. Take care that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
open. Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
when putting on or removing the body
cover.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
ishing on a base coat/cꢂear coat paint
finish may dull the finish or ꢂeave swirl
marks.
CHROME PARTS
WASHING
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. This may cause loss of pressure or
damage the tire bead.
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
soap or detergent (a. special vehicle soap or
general purpose dish-washing liquid) mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
Only apply black wax or black shoe polish to the
black urethane or polypropylene bumper.
A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle
to avoid water spots.
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Never use fabric protectors unꢂess rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
GLASS
REMOVING SPOTS
Do not use gꢂass or pꢂastic cleaner on
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,
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