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In order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, it is important to care for it
properly.
To protect the paint surfaces, please
wash your vehicle as soon as you can.
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After a rainfall to prevent possible
damage from acid rain.
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After driving in coastal areas to pre-
vent possible damage from sea salt.
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When foreign objects, such as soot,
bird droppings, tree sap, metal par-
ticles, or insects get on the paint sur-
faces.
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When dust or mud builds up on the
paint surfaces.
Whenever possible, store or park your ve-
hicle inside garage or in covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park
in a shady area or protect the vehicle with
a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet
sponge and plenty of water. Clean the ve-
hicle thoroughly using a mild soap, spe-
cial vehicle soap or general purpose dish-
washing liquid mixed with clean, luke-
warm (never hot) water.
CAUTION
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Do not use strong household soap,
strong chemical detergents, gasoline or
solvents.
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as
the surface may become water-spotted.
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Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care must
be taken when removing caked-on dirt or
other foreign substances so the paint
surface is not scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of
clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the
doors, hatches and hood are particularly
vulnerable to the effects of road salt.
Therefore, these areas must be regularly
cleaned. Make sure that the drain holes
in the lower edge of the door are open.
Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash
away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint
surface by using a damp chamois to dry
the vehicle.
WAXING
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 re-applying
wax.
An INFINITI dealer can assist you in
choosing the proper product.
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Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
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Do not use a wax containing any abra-
sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint fin-
ish may dull the finish or leave swirl
marks.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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