Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: To protect your vehicle from corrosion
- Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean.
- Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible.
- Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open to avoid water accumulation.
- Check the underbody for accumulation of sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with water as soon as possible.
CAUTION
- NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom.
- Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic components inside the vehicle as this may damage them.
Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are extremely corrosive. They accelerate corrosion and deterioration of underbody components such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fenders.
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned periodically.
For additional protection against rust and corrosion, which may be required in some areas, consult a NISSAN dealer.
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:
Precaution
Precaution for supplemental restraint system (srs) "air bag" and "seat
belt pre-tensioner"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injur ...
Tire dressings
NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber.
If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may
react with the coating and form a compound. This
compound may come off the tire while driving and ...
Interior lights
The interior light can be turned ON regardless
of door position. The light will go off after
a period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position when any door is
opened.
The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off the
int ...
