Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Corrosion protection
Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
- The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
- Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents.
Seat belts
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”
in ...
Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle
body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle and should be removed for dry ...
Other materials:
Front door
Door assembly
Door assembly : removal and installation
CAUTION:
Use two people when removing or installing the front door assembly
due to its heavy weight.
When removing and installing front door assembly, support front
door using a suitable tool.
Do not use air tools or electric to ...
Reporting safety defects
For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an inv ...
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You ...
