Nissan ARIYA 2023 Owners Manual
11.1.1. Washing
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
Do not concentrate water spray directly on the parking sensors (sonar) on the bumper as this will result in damage to the sensors.
Do not use car washes that use acid in the detergent. Some car washes, especially brushless ones, use some acid for cleaning. The acid may react with some plastic vehicle components, causing them to crack. This could affect their appearance, and also could cause them not to function properly. Always check with your car wash to confirm that acid is not used.
Do not wash the vehicle with strong household soap, strong chemical detergents, petrol or solvents.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the vehicle body is hot, as the surface may become water-spotted.
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.
Do not wash the motor compartment. Doing so may damage the electrical parts.
Before washing the vehicle by an automatic car wash, make sure that the charge port lid is completely closed.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors, hatches and bonnet 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.