Nissan X-Trail 2024 Owners Manual
9.1. Washing
In the following instances, wash your vehicle as soon as possible to protect the paint surface:
After a rainfall, which may cause the paint surface damage from acid rain.
After driving on coastal roads, which may cause rusting from the sea breeze.
When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs 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, a special vehicle soap or a 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 pressure washers capable of spraying water over 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) to wash your vehicle. Use of high-pressure washers over 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage to or removal of paint or graphics. Avoid using a highpressure washer closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the vehicle. Always use a wide-angle nozzle only, keep the nozzle moving and do not concentrate the water spray on any one area.
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.
Do not wash the engine compartment. Doing so may cause a failure in engine starting or a malfunction. If water is sprinkled to the electrical parts, it may result in a short circuit and could cause a fire.
Before washing the vehicle by an automatic car wash, make sure that the fuelfiller lid is completely closed.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Use a dampened chamois to dry the paint surface and avoid leaving water spots.
When washing the vehicle, take care of the following:
Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors, hatches 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 to the underbody and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road salt.