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.
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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
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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.
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Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
WARNING:
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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.
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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.
CAUTION:
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
Wash the wheels regularly with
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Never use benzine, thinner or any similar
material.
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.
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:
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Never use fabric protectors unless re-
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Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid
or alkali contents to clean the wheels.
commended by the manufacturer.
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