Porsche CARRERA GT-2004 Manual page 141

Storing your Porsche
If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
f Clean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side.
Clean the engine compartment.
The under carriage and chassis components
should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
f Fill up the fuel tank.
f Change the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
f Increase the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).
It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to
the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle should be moved slightly, approxi-
mately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot
on the tires.
f Remove ignition key.
Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
f Check and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.
Electrical system
f If the battery cables remain connected, it is
necessary to connect the trickle charger from
time to time.
Do not fast charge the battery.
or
f Disconnect the battery from the electrical sys-
tem by removing the ground isolating plug.
When the battery is disconnected, the
alarm system is deactivated.
Even when the battery is disconnected from the
vehicle electrical system, it still discharges.
f Charge the battery with a suitable charger
every 2 months.
The ground isolating plug must be plugged in.
Please observe the chapter "BATTERY" on
Page 161.
Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs.
(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors and lids must be closed. The air
vents should be opened.
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