Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Cleaning interior

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 (if so equipped) 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 (if so equipped).

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 cloth dampened only with water to clean the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING

• Do not use wax or silicone based products in the interior of the vehicle. Doing so may cause damage to interior parts, electrical devices, or electronics.
• Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION

• Never use benzine, 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 ammoniabased 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 cover.
• Never use chloride solutions for cleaning aluminum decoratives (if so equipped), damage may occur.

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 the air fresheners.

Power moonroof (if so equipped)

The sunshade is made from a tricot material.

CAUTION

To help prevent damaging the moonroof while cleaning:

• Do not rub the material with a cloth.

  Doing so can damage the surface of the material or cause a stain to spread.

• Never use benzine, thinner or any similar chemical to clean the sunshade.

  This may discolor the moonroof and damage the surface.

• Clean water based stains by patting the surface with a clean soft cloth dampened in warm water. Press a clean dry cloth onto the surface to remove as much dampness as possible and then let air dry.
• Clean oil based stains by patting the surface with a clean soft cloth dampened in warm water.

  Press a clean dry cloth onto the surface to remove as much dampness as possible and then let air dry.

Floor mats (if so equipped)

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision, injury or death:

• NEVER place a floor mat on top of another floor mat in the driver front position or install them upside down or backwards.
• Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats, or equivalent floor mats, that are specifically designed for use in your vehicle model and model year.
• Properly position the mats in the floorwell using the floor mat positioning aid. For additional information, see "Floor mat installation"ю
• Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with pedal operation.
• Periodically check the floor mats to make sure they are properly installed.
• After cleaning the vehicle interior, check the floor mats to make sure they are properly installed.

The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior. Mats should be maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn.

Floor mat installation

Your vehicle is equipped with floor mat positioning aids. The number and shape of the floor mat positioning aid for each seating position varies depending on the vehicle.

When installing Genuine NISSAN floor mats, follow the installation instructions provided with the mat and the following:

1. With the ignition in the OFF position, the shift lever in P (Park) position and with the parking brake fully applied, position the floor mat in the floorwell so that the floor mat grommet holes are aligned with the positioning aids.

2. Secure the grommet holes into the positioning aids and ensure that the floor mat is properly positioned.

3. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with pedal operation. With the ignition still in the OFF position, the shift lever in the P (Park) position and with the parking brake applied, fully apply and release all pedals. The floor mat must not interfere with pedal operation or prevent the pedal from returning to its normal position.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for details about installing the floor mats in your vehicle.

Positioning aids

The illustration shows the location of the floor mat positioning aids.

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 in the shade before using them. For additional information, see "Seat belt maintenance".

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 materials may severely weaken the seat belt webbing.