Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
10.1.1. Washing
In the following instances, wash your vehicle as soon as possible to protect the paint surface:
After a rainfall, to prevent possible damage from acid rain.
After driving on coastal roads.
When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or insects get on the paint surface.
When dust or mud builds up on the paint surface.
Wash the vehicle surface with a wet sponge and plenty of water.
Clean the vehicle surface gently and thoroughly using a mild soap or a special vehicle wash shampoo mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
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 paint 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.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Use a damp chamois to dry the paint surface to avoid leaving water spots.
When washing the vehicle, take care of the following:
Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors, tailgate and bonnet are particularly vulnerable to the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas must be cleaned regularly.
Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of the doors are not clogged.
Spray water on the underbody and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road salt.
If using a high pressure washer always follow the recommendations on the equipment (pressure and spraying distance).
If there are damaged areas on the vehicle (e.g. painted bumpers or headlight assembly), it is not recommended to direct the high pressure jet onto them. Carefully wash these areas by hand.
Avoid the entry of water into the locks.