Nissan Z33-D Care of the Soft TOP and the Vehicle Body, 22Pre-driving checks and adjustments

and falls simultaneously. Support the top by hand so it does not strike the body.

b. Lower the rear part of the top and push it onto the top storage lid. The top is locked to the storage lid, but the bottom of the rear part is not closed tightly.

CAUTION

￿After closing the top manually, have the system checked and/or repaired by a NISSAN dealer as soon as pos- sible.

￿Avoid leaving the vehicle outside for long periods or driving at high speeds. The rear of the top is not locked completely, and this may al- low wind and rain to get into your vehicle.

CARE OF THE SOFT TOP AND THE VEHICLE BODY

To use your Roadster safely and comfortably,

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments

you need to observe all the warnings and cau- tions shown in the previous pages. Also, to maintain a good appearance of the soft top and the vehicle body, you need to care for them by cleaning and/or washing properly.

CAUTION

￿Do not use an automatic car wash or a high-pressure car wash to clean your vehicle. The top may be dam- aged and water may leak into the inside of the vehicle.

￿Store the vehicle with the top closed if it is not to be used for long periods. Keeping the top stowed for long pe- riods may cause wrinkles on the sur- face of the top.

See “Cleaning exterior” in the “7. Appearance and care” section for detailed instructions.

￿A protective clear tape is applied to the top storage lid painted surface where the soft top contacts the surface. When the top is fully closed, the tape may transmit some light, visible from the inside of the vehicle. This does not affect the water and air tightness of the seal.

￿The inner surface of the trunk and top storage lids may show a fibrous, or marbled pattern. This is the normal appearance of the material used in these parts.