2007 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 262

Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. CAUTION When cleaning the inside of the window, do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant cleaners. They could damage the electrical conductors, radio antenna elements or rear window defroster elements. wheels when they are hot. The wheel temperature should be the same as ambient temperature. ¼ Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is applied. REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, the underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing underbody and suspension corrosion. Before the winter period and again in the spring, the underseal must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated. ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution, especially during winter months in areas where road salt is used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not removed. TIRE DRESSING NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may react with the coating and form a compound. This compound may come off the tire while driving and stain the vehicle paint. If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the following precautions: ¼ Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily with an oil-based tire dressing. ¼ Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help prevent it from entering the tire tread/grooves Appearance and care CAUTION Follow the directions below to avoid staining or discoloring the wheels: ¼ Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to clean the wheels. ¼ Do not apply wheel cleaners to the 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. 7-3