Nissan Qashqai Qashqai 2022-2024 CLEANING INTERIOR Car Owner Manuals

Cleaning Interior

General Interior Care

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts, and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft-bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.

Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather. Before using any fabric protector, read the manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or bleach the seat material.

Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to clean the meter and gauge lens covers.

CAUTION

• Never use benzene, thinner, or any similar material.
• Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners as they may damage the leather’s natural finish.
• Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers. It may damage the lens covers.

Interior Air Fresheners

Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener, take the following precautions:

• Hanging-type air fresheners can cause permanent discoloration when they contact vehicle interior surfaces. Place the air freshener in a location that allows it to hang free and not contact an interior surface.
• Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on the vents. These products can cause immediate damage and discoloration when spilled on interior surfaces.

Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before using air fresheners.

Floor Mats

NISSAN recommends the use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats. The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats (where fitted) can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior. Regardless of what mats are used, be sure they are fitted for your vehicle and are properly positioned in the foot well to prevent interference with pedal operation at all times. Mats should be maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn.

Floor Mat Positioning Aid

This vehicle includes front floor mat brackets to act as a floor mat positioning aid. Genuine NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle. Position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in the foot area. Push the grommet hole onto the hook firmly and secure it. Periodically check that the mats are properly positioned.

Cleaning Glass

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to become coated with a film after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remove this film.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the inside of the windows, do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners, or chlorine-based disinfectant cleaners. They could damage electrical conductors such as the rear window defogger.
• Do not stick labels on the inside surface of the glass. Removing stickers and its residue could damage electrical conductors such as the rear window defogger.
• Take care that any objects stored in the luggage room do not come in contact with the inside surface of the rear window. This is to avoid damage to electrical conductors such as the rear window defogger.

Automatic Anti-Dazzling Inside Rear-View Mirror (Where Fitted)

Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to clean the automatic anti-dazzling inside rear-view mirror (where fitted).

CAUTION: Do not use glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in improper operation.