Get Appearance and care Guide for Nissan X Trail SUV 2020

CLEANING EXTERIOR

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight

or while the vehicle body is hot, as the

paint surface may become water-

spotted.

WAXING

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.

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 weath-

ered appearance.

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.

A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the

appropriate waxing products.

3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of

clean water.

4. Use a dampened chamois to dry the paint

CAUTION:

Wash your vehicle thoroughly and com-

pletely before applying wax to the paint

surface.

WASHING

surface and avoid leaving water spots.

In the following instances, wash your vehicle as

When washing the vehicle, take care of the

following:

soon as possible to protect the paint surface:

Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions supplied with the wax.

After a rainfall, which may cause the paint

surface damage from acid rain.

Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors,

back door and hood are particularly vulner-

able to the effects of road salt. Therefore,

these areas must be cleaned regularly.

Do not use a wax containing any abra-

sives, cutting compounds or cleaners

that may damage the vehicle finish.

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.

Machine compounding or aggressive polishing

on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull

the finish or leave swirl marks.

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.

When dust or mud builds up on the paint

surface.

GLASS

1. Wash the vehicle surface with a wet sponge

and plenty of water.

2. Clean the vehicle surface gently and thor-

oughly using a mild soap, a special vehicle

soap or a general purpose dishwashing

liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm (never

hot) water.

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.

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.

CAUTION:

Do not wash the vehicle with strong

household soap, strong chemical deter-

gents, gasoline or solvents.

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CLEANING INTERIOR

Occasionally remove loose dust from the inter-

ior 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.

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.

UNDERBODY

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 underbody and suspension.

Regular care and cleaning is required in order

Before the winter and again in the spring, the

underseal must be checked and, if necessary,

re-treated.

to maintain the appearance of the leather.

CHROME PARTS

Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non-

abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.

Before using any fabric protector, read the

manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric

protectors contain chemicals that may stain or

bleach the seat material.

WHEELS

Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle

Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to

to maintain their appearance.

clean the meter and gauge lens covers.

Clean the inner side of the wheels when the

wheel is changed or the underside of the

vehicle is washed.

WARNING:

Do not use abrasive cleaners when wash-

For model with Advanced Air Bag System, do

not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam

cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the

seat or occupant classification sensors. This

can also affect the operation of the air bag

system and result in serious personal injury.

ing 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.

CAUTION:

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

Wash the wheels regularly with

Never use benzine, thinner or any similar

material.

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.

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

leather natural finish.

CAUTION:

Follow the directions below to avoid staining

or discoloring the wheels:

Never use fabric protectors unless re-

Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid

or alkali contents to clean the wheels.

commended by the manufacturer.

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Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on

meter or gauge lens covers. It may

damage the lens covers.

Floor mat positioning aid

SEAT BELTS

WARNING:

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in

the retractor.

Never use bleach, dye or chemical sol-

vents to clean the seat belts, since these

materials may severely weaken the seat

belt webbing.

AIR FRESHENERS

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 con-

tact 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 products can cause im-

mediate damage and discoloration when

spilled on interior surfaces.

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them

with sponge dampened in mild soap

solution.

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Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade

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.

before using them. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-10).)

Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions before using air fresheners.

FLOOR MATS

Periodically check that the mats are properly

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 inter-

ference with pedal operation. Mats should be

maintained with regular cleaning and replaced

if they become excessively worn.

positioned.

GLASS

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

or chlorine-based disinfectant cleaners. They

could damage the electrical conductors, such

as rear window defogger elements.

7-4 Appearance and care

CORROSION PROTECTION

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM

CORROSION

MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRI-

BUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION

Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep

The accumulation of moisture-retaining

dirt and debris in body panel sections,

cavities, and other areas.

the vehicle clean.

Always check for minor damage to the

paint surface and if any exists, repair it as

soon as possible.

Damage to the paint surface and other

protective coatings caused by gravel and

stone chips or minor traffic accidents.

Keep the drain holes in the lower edge of

the doors open to avoid water accumula-

tion.

Check the vehicle underbody for accumu-

lation of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash

with water as soon as possible.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE

RATE OF CORROSION

Moisture

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.

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 compo-

nents inside the vehicle as this may

damage them.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high

relative humidity.

Temperature

High temperatures accelerate the rate of

corrosion to those parts which are not well

ventilated.

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.

Corrosion will also be accelerated in areas

where the temperatures stay above freezing.

In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned

periodically.

Air pollution

For additional protection against rust and

corrosion, which may be required in some

areas, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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.

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Appearance and care for Your Nissan X Trail SUV 2020

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