2007-2012 Nissan X Trail SUV Appearance and care User Manual
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Appearance and care for Your Nissan X Trail SUV Second Generation (2007-2012)

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7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior
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Washing
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Removing spots
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Waxing
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Glass
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Underbody
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Wheels
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Aluminum alloy wheels
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Chrome parts
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Cleaning interior
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Air fresheners
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Floor mats
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Glass
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Seat belts
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Corrosion protection
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Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
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Environmental factors influence rate of corrosion
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To protect your vehicle from corrosion
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7-2 Appearance and care
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In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is
important to take proper care of it.
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.
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.
WASHING
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In the following instances, wash your vehicle as soon
as possible to protect the paint surface:
. After a rainfall, which may cause the paint surface
damage from acid rain.
. After driving on coastal roads, which may cause
rusting from the sea breeze.
. When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings,
tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the paint
surface.
. When dust or mud builds up on the paint surface.
1. Wash the vehicle surface with a wet sponge and
plenty of water.
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:
. 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.
. 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.
3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean
water.
4. Use a dampened chamois to dry the paint surface
and avoid leaving water spots.
When washing the vehicle, take care of the following:
. 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.
. Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors are not clogged.
. Spray water to the underbody and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road
salt.
REMOVING SPOTS
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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.
WAXING
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Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps
maintain a new vehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing is recommended to remove
built-up residue and to avoid a weathered appearance.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
appropriate waxing products.
CAUTION:
. Wash your vehicle thoroughly and comple-
tely before applying wax to the paint surface.
. Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions supplied with the wax.
. Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting comp ounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or
leave swirl marks.
GLASS
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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.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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UNDERBODY
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In areas where road salt is used in the winter, it is
necessary to clean the vehicle’s underbody regularly in
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the under-
body and suspension.
Before the winter and again in the spring, the under-
seal must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
WHEELS
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. Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to
maintain their appearance.
. Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel
is changed or the underside of the vehicle is
washed.
. Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the
wheels.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion.
This may cause loss of pressure or damage the
tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends that the road wheels be
waxed to protect against road salt in areas where
it is used during winter.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
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Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge dampened 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.
CAUTION:
Follow the directions below to avoid staining or
discoloring the wheels:
. Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or
alkali contents to clean the wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels
when they are hot. The wheel temperature
should be the same as ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely remove the
cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is
applied.
CHROME PARTS
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Clean all chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive
chrome polish to maintain the finish.
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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 dampened in mild soap solution,
then wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the manufac-
turer’s recommendations. Some fabric protectors
contain chemicals that may stain or bleach the seat
material.
Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to clean the
meter and gauge lens covers.
CAUTION:
. Never use benzine, thinner or any similar
material.
. Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and should be
removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents or ammonia-based
cleaners as they damage the natural leather
finish.
. Never use fabric protectors unless recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
. Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter
or gauge lens covers. It may damage the
lens covers.
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CLEANING INTERIOR
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7-4 Appearance and care
AIR FRESHENERS
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Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect the
vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener, take the
following precautions:
. Hanging-type air fresheners can cause permanent
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.
. Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on the
vents. These product s can cause immediate
damage and discoloration when spilled on interior
surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions before using air fresheners.
FLOOR MATS
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The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats (if equipped)
can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. Regardless of what mats
are used, be sure they are fitted for your vehicle and
are properly positioned in the foot well to prevent
interference with pedal operation. Mats should be
maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if they
become excessively worn.
Floor mat positioning aid
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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 vehicle model.
Position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook
through the floor mat grommet hole while centering the
mat in the foot area.
Periodically check that the mats are properly posi-
tioned.
GLASS
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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.
CAUTION:
When cleaning the inside of the windows, do not
use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners o r
chlorine-based disinfectant cleaners. They could
damage the electrical conductors, such as rear
window defogger elements.
SEAT BELTS
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WARNING:
. 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.
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. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-9).)
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MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUT-
ING TO VEHICLE CORROSION
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. The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and
debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other
areas.
. Damage to the paint surface and other protective
coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE
RATE OF CORROSION
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Moisture
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The accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the inside
floor of the vehicle can accelerate corrosion. Wet floor
carpet/floor mats will not dry completely inside the
vehicle. They should be removed and completely dried
to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
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Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative
humidity.
Temperature
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High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to
those parts which are not well ventilated.
Corrosion will also be accelerated in areas where the
temperatures stay above freezing.
Air pollution
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Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in
coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates the
corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates the
disintegration of paint surfaces.
TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
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. Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
. Always check for minor damage to the paint
surface and if any exists, repair it as soon as
possible.
. Keep the drain holes in the lower edge of the
doors open to avoid water accumulation.
. Check the vehicle underbody for accumulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with water as
soon as possible.
CAUTION:
. Never remove dirt, sand or other debris from
the passenger compartment by washing it
out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum
cleaner.
. Never allow water or other liquids to come in
contact with electronic components inside
the vehicle as this may damage them.
Chemicals used for road surface deicing are extremely
corrosive. They accelerate corrosion and deterioration
of underbody components such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and
fenders.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
For additional protection against rust and corrosion,
which may be required in some areas, consult a
NISSAN dealer.
Appearance and care 7-5
CORROSION PROTECTION
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7-6 Appearance and care
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