2012 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 395

SOFT TOP CARE AND CLEANING (CrossCabriolet models) GUID-AA88797D-0FA7-4772-A989-D5C99AD917D9 Proper care and handling should be observed to maintain a good appearance of the soft top. Improper care may cause the top cloth's surface to stiffen, stain, or mat. Follow the instructions shown in this section. It is not necessary to wash the soft top every time you wash the vehicle body, but clean the top regularly before it becomes quite dirty. Leaving the soft top dirty or soiled for a long period will cause deterioration to the quality of the top material. Remove dust or dirt on the soft top with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse it with plenty of clean water. When the top is quite dirty, wash using a mild detergent, such as a general cleaner especially made for a cloth top or a general purpose dish-washing liquid, mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot) water. Rinse the top again with plenty of clean water to remove all traces of soap. . If glass cleaner gets on the soft top, immediately wash it off with clean water. Do not apply direct water pressure, such as high pressured water from household hoses, on the lining of the soft top and vehicle body, as this may cause water to leak into the inside of your vehicle. . damage the vehicle finish. Machine compound or aggressive polishing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. REMOVING GUID-82CD7643-19F6-49BE-AE20-E97740B4311B 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 stores. After cleaning, always be sure the top and its storage are completely dry before opening the top. Opening the top while it is wet or damp may cause interior water damage, water stains or mildew on the top. UNDERBODY GUID-F3F926C4-50B1-44F7-85C9-37404B358943 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 the acceleration of corrosion on the underbody and suspension. Before the winter period and again in the spring, the underseal must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated. WAXING GUID-20BC5BC6-C913-47BE-8285-58A5A20FFCBF Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is recommended to remove built-up wax residue and to avoid a weathered appearance before reapplying wax. A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the proper product. . Wax your vehicle only after a thorough washing. Follow the instructions supplied with the wax. Do not use a wax containing any abrasives, cutting compounds or cleaners that may GLASS GUID-AA3F797F-6D23-47DE-BD9F-52F6024D6755 CAUTION . Do not use strong household soap, strong chemical detergents, gasoline or solvents. 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. . Appearance and care 7-3