NISSAN 2012 Sentra User Manual

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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.

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 the acceleration of corrosion on the un-
derbody and suspension. Before the winter pe-
riod and again in the spring, the underseal must
be checked and, if necessary, retreated.

GLASS

When cleaning the rear window, it may be easier
to clean if the inside high-mounted stop light (if
so equipped) is removed first.

Be careful when removing the high-mounted
stop light to reduce the risk of damaging the
high-mounted stop light wires.

To remove the high-mounted stop light:

1

Push toward rear of vehicle.

2

Lift to remove.

The high-mounted stop light must be properly
reinstalled before driving your vehicle.

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 electri-
cal conductors, radio antenna elements or
rear window defroster elements.

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge damp-
ened in a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.

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Appearance and care

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