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In order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, it is important to take proper
care of it.
To protect the paint surface, 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 on coastal roads
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when contaminants such as soot, bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface
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when dust or mud builds up on the
surface
Whenever possible, store or park your ve-
hicle inside a garage or in a 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, a 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 car washes that use acid in
the detergent. Some car washes, espe-
cially brushless ones, use some acid for
cleaning. The acid may react with some
plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their ap-
pearance, and also could cause them not
to function properly. Always check with
your car wash to confirm that acid is not
used.
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Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical deter-
gents, 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 residue and to avoid a weathered
appearance before reapplying wax.
An INFINITI dealer can assist you in
choosing the proper product.
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Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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