Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Protect your vehicle from corrosion

Nissan Maxima Owners Manual / Appearance and care / Corrosion protection / 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, it is recommended that you visit 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 ...

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    Other materials:

    Compression Pressure
    On-Vehicle Service CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-592, "Inspection". Remove all six spark plugs. Refer to EM-12, "Removal and Installation". Attach a ...

    Parking brake switch
    Description The parking brake switch converts the status of the parking brake pedal to an electric signal and transmits it to the combination meter. The combination meter, through CAN communication, transmits the signal to the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Component Functi ...

    Microphone
    Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove the front room/map lamp assembly. Refer to INL-84, "Removal and Installation". Detach the microphone connector (A). Remove the front room/map lamp covers (1), then remove the map lamp assembly cover (2). Release t ...

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