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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344 Appearance and care
