4907-1. Maintenance and care
NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082U
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances su ch as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert] or Automatic High Beam)
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 2 7 0 ) .
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA and Automatic High Beam may not
operate properly or may cause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window cl ean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
■Cleaning the front side windows
Do not use any compound or abrasive product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent, wax) to
clean the windows. It may damage the coating.
662Alphabetical index
NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082U
Card key ..................................................... 118
CareAluminum wheels ............................. 485
Exterior................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts ............................................... 489
Cargo capacity............................182, 606
Cargo hooks .......................................... 450
Cargo net hooks ................................... 450
CD player ................................................ 367
Chains ....................................................... 327
Child-protectors.....................................126
Child restraint system............................ 60 Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats installation.............................................. 67
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 53
Infant seats definition ........................... 62
Infant seats installation ........................66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........................................................66
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................................................... 73
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery precautions ............................ 514, 598
Airbag precautions.............................. 43
Back door precautions.....................135
Child restraint system......................... 60
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 36
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................... 172
Power window lock switch.............166
Power window precautions .......... 168
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 126
Removed key battery precautions ....................................... 533
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ................. 440
Cleaning ...................................... 484, 488 Aluminum wheels ..............................485
Exterior ................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts................................................489
Clock......................................................... 456
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