Get Appearance and care Guide for Nissan Juke SUV 2020

CLEANING EXTERIOR

In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,

it is important to take proper care of it.

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or

while the vehicle body is hot, as the paint sur-

face may become water-spotted.

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REMOVING SPOTS

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.

Whenever possible, park your vehicle inside a ga-

rage or in a covered area to minimise the chances

of damaging the paint surface of your vehicle.

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 the paint surface is not

scratched or damaged.

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 put-

ting on or removing the body cover.

WAXING

Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps

to retain a new vehicle appearance.

3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean

water.

WASHING

In the following instances, wash your vehicle as

soon as possible to protect the paint surface:

After waxing, polishing is recommended to remove

built-up residue.

4. Use a damp chamois to dry the paint surface to

avoid leaving water spots.

A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop can assist

you in choosing the appropriate waxing products.

After a rainfall, to prevent possible damage from

acid rain.

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When washing the vehicle, take care of the follow-

ing:

After driving on coastal roads.

CAUTION

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Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors, tail-

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gate and bonnet are particularly vulnerable to

the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas

must be cleaned regularly.

Wash your vehicle thoroughly and completely

When contaminants such as soot, bird

droppings, tree sap, metal particles or insects

get on the paint surface.

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before applying wax to the paint surface.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions

supplied with the wax.

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Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of

the doors are not clogged.

When dust or mud builds up on the paint sur-

face.

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Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,

cutting compounds or cleaners that may

damage the vehicle finish.

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Spray water on the underbody and in the wheel

wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road

salt.

1. Wash the vehicle surface with a wet sponge and

plenty of water.

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If the vehicle surface cannot polish easily, ap-

ply a road tar remover prior to waxing the ve-

hicle.

2. Clean the vehicle surface gently and thoroughly

using a mild soap or a special vehicle wash sham-

poo mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot) wa-

ter.

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If using a high pressure washer always follow

the recommendations on the equipment (pres-

sure and spraying distance).

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Machine compounding or aggressive polish-

ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may

dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

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If there are damaged areas on the vehicle (e.g.

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CAUTION

Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-

hold soap, strong chemical detergents, petrol

or solvents.

painted bumpers or headlight assembly), it is not

recommended to direct the high pressure jet

onto them. Carefully wash these areas by hand.

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Avoid the entry of water into the locks.

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CLEANING GLASS

UNDERBODY

CLEANING ALUMINIUM ALLOY

WHEELS

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 discolour the wheels if it is not

washed off regularly.

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film

from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to be-

come coated with a film after the vehicle is parked

in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will

easily remove this film.

In areas where road salt is used in the winter, the

vehicle's underbody must be cleaned regularly. This

will prevent dirt and salt from building up and caus-

ing underbody and suspension corrosion.

Before the winter period and again in the spring,

the underseal must be checked and, if necessary,

re-treated.

CLEANING REAR-VIEW CAMERA

(where fitted)

Clean the transparent camera cover regularly. If dirt,

rain or snow attaches to the cover, the monitor may

not display objects clearly.

CAUTION

CARE OF WHEELS

Follow the directions as described below in order

to avoid staining or discolouring of the wheels.

Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to

maintain their appearance.

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Do not use a cleaner that contains strong con-

tents of acid or alkali to clean the wheels.

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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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CAUTION

Do not apply wheel cleaner when the wheels

are hot. The wheel temperature should be the

same as ambient temperature.

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Do not use alcohol,benzene or thinner to clean

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the transparent camera cover. This will cause

discolouration. To clean the cover, first use a

cloth dampened with diluted mild cleaning

agent and then wipe with a dry cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the

wheels.

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Rinse the wheel to completely remove the

cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner has

been applied.

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Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corro-

sion. This may cause loss of pressure or damage

the tyre bead.

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Do not use body wax on the transparent cam-

era cover.

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NISSAN recommends that the road wheels be

waxed to protect against road salt in areas

where it is used during winter.

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CHROME PARTS

Clean all chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive

chrome polish to maintain the finish.

When washing the vehicle with a high pres-

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sure water spray, make sure not to spray it

around the transparent camera cover. Other-

wise, water may enter the camera unit caus-

ing water condensation on the lens and it may

result in a malfunction or an electric shock.

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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 sur-

faces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap

solution, then wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.

MONITOR DISPLAY'S MAINTENANCE

(where fitted)

FLOOR MATS

The use of NISSAN floor mats 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 po-

sitioned in the foot well to prevent interference with

pedal operation. Mats should be maintained with

regular cleaning and replaced if they become ex-

cessively worn.

To clean the display screen, first turn the ignition

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off and wipe it with a dry soft cloth.

Never use a rough cloth, alcohol, benzene, thin-

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Regular care and cleaning is required in order to

maintain the appearance of the leather.

ner, any kind of solvent, or paper tissues with

chemical cleaning agent. They would scratch or

deteriorate the panel.

Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-

facturer's recommendations. Some fabric protec-

tors contain chemicals that may stain or bleach the

seat material.

Do not splash any liquid such as water or car fra-

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grance on the display. Contact with liquid will

cause the system to malfunction and damage

the hardware.

Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to clean

the meter and gauge lens covers.

In case of extreme stain, use a small amount of

neutral detergent with a soft cloth. Never soak

the screen display with water detergent.

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CAUTION

Never use benzene, thinner or any similar ma-

terial.

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AIR FRESHENERS

Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect

the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener, take

the following precautions:

Small dirt particles can be abrasive and dam-

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aging to leather surfaces and should be re-

moved promptly. Do not use saddle soap, car

waxes, polishes, oils cleaning fluids, solvents,

detergents or ammonia based cleaners as

they may damage the leather's natural finish.

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Hanging-type air fresheners can cause perma-

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Floor mat positioning aid

nent discolouration when they contact vehicle

interior surfaces. Place the air freshener in a lo-

cation that allows it to hang free and not con-

tact an interior surface.

Note that the above illustration is for LHD models.

Never use fabric protectors unless recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

This vehicle includes front floor mat brackets A to

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act as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floor mats

have been specially designed for your vehicle.

Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or

gauge lens covers. It may damage the lens

covers.

Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on the

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vents. These products can cause immediate

damage and discolouration when spilled on in-

terior surfaces.

Position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket

hook into the floor mat grommet hole while cen-

tring the mat in the foot area.

Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions before using air fresheners.

Push the mat down until it clips into the position on

the hooks.

Periodically check that the mats are properly posi-

tioned.

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CORROSION PROTECTION

CLEANING GLASS

MOST COMMON FACTORS

CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE

CORROSION

CAUTION

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film

from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to be-

come coated with a film after the vehicle is parked

in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will

easily remove this film.

Do not use glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce the

sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in improper

operation.

The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and

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debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other

areas.

PLASTIC PARTS

Plastic parts can be cleaned with a mild soap solu-

tion. If the dirt cannot be easily removed, use a plas-

tic cleaner. Do not use any solvents.

Damage to the paint surface and other protec-

tive coatings caused by gravel and stone chips

or minor traffic accidents.

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CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of the windows, do not

use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners or chlo-

rinebaseddisinfectantcleaners.They could dam-

age the electrical conductors such as radio an-

tenna elements or rear window defogger.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

INFLUENCE THE RATE OF

CORROSION

SEAT BELTS

WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the

Do not stick labels on the inside surface of the

glass. Removing stickers and its residue could

damage the electrical conductors such as radio

antenna elements or rear window defogger.

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Moisture

retractor.

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle

body underside can accelerate corrosion. Wet floor

coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle,

and should be removed for drying to avoid floor

panels corrosion.

Never use bleach, dye or chemical solvents to

clean the seat belts, since these materials may

severely weaken the seat belt webbing.

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Take care that any objects stored in the luggage

room, do not come in contact with the inside sur-

face of the rear window. This is to avoid damage

totheelectricalconductorssuchasradioantenna

elements or rear window defogger.

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with

a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high rela-

tive humidity, especially those areas where the tem-

peratures stay above freezing, where atmospheric

pollution exists and road salt is used.

Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade be-

fore using them.

Automatic anti-dazzling inside

rear-view mirror (where fitted)

Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to clean

the automatic anti-dazzling inside rear view mirror

(where fitted).

Temperature

A temperature increase will accelerate the rate of

corrosion to those parts which are not well venti-

lated.

Corrosion will also accelerate in areas where the

temperatures stay above freezing.

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In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned pe-

riodically.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in

coastal areas, or heavy road salt use will accelerate

the corrosion process. Road salt will also accelerate

the disintegration of paint surfaces.

For additional protection against rust and corro-

sion, which may be required in some areas, consult

a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM

CORROSION

Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the

vehicle clean.

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Always check for minor damage to the paint sur-

face and if any exists, repair it as soon as pos-

sible.

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Keep the drain holes at the bottom of the doors

and back door opened to avoid water accumu-

lation.

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Check the vehicle underbody for accumulation

of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with water

as soon as possible.

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CAUTION

Never remove dirt, sand or other debris from

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the passenger compartment by washing it out

with

a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum

cleaner or broom.

Never allow water or other liquids to come in

contactwithelectroniccomponentsinsidethe

vehicle as this may damage them.

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Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are ex-

tremely corrosive. They accelerate corrosion and

deterioration of underbody components such as

the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, brake

cables, floor pan and fenders.

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Appearance and care for Your Nissan Juke SUV 2020

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