2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 218

CLEANING INTERIOR ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the wax. ¼ Do not use a wax containing any abrasives, cutting compounds or cleaners that may damage the vehicle finish. ¼ If the surface does not polish easily, use a road tar remover and wax again. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Only apply black wax or black shoe polish to the black urethane or polypropylene bumper. in the spring, the underseal must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated. Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft 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. Before using any fabric protector, read the manufacturer's recommendations. Some fabric protectors contains chemicals that stain or bleach the seat material. Use a cloth dampened only with water, to clean the meter and gauge lens. GLASS Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to be 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 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 defogger elements. CAUTION ¼ Never use gasoline, thinner or any similar material. ¼ The leather seats should be regularly coated with a leather wax like saddle soap. Never use car wax. ¼ Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer. ¼ Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers. It may damage the lens cover. 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 your NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessories store. ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS Wash regularly, especially during winter months in areas where road salt is used. Salt could discolor the wheel if not removed. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the underbody regularly in order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing corrosion on the underbody and suspension. Before the winter period and again CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. Appearance and care 7-3