Nissan Z33-D owner manual Seat Belts, Corrosion Protection, To Protect Your Vehicle from Corrosion

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 before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section.

WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or chemical solvents to clean the seat belts, since these may severely weaken the seat belt webbing.

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 coat- ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION

Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corro- sion. Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle, and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity, especially those areas where the temperatures stay above freezing and where atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is used.

Temperature

A temperature increase will accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use will accelerate the corrosion process. Road salt will also accelerate the disintegration of paint sur- faces.

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.

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