Vehicle Decommissioning; Vehicle Recommissioning - Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual

Vehicle decommissioning

Observe national regulations.
If the vehicle is decommissioned for several
months, the following work must be carried
out in order to prevent damage. We
recommend that you consult your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
z Wash and preserve the vehicle
– page 309.
z Check corrosion protection in engine
compartment and on underbody and
repair if necessary.
z Clean and wax the rubber seals of the
bonnet, doors and roof. Intermediate
position of the Astra TwinTop roof for
cleaning – page 151.
z Change engine oil – page 299.
z Check antifreeze and corrosion
protection – page 300.
z Check the coolant level, top up with
antifreeze if necessary – page 301.
z Empty windscreen wash system and
headlight wash system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value specified
for full load – page 334.
Vehicle storage
z Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place.
With manual transmission or
Easytronic 3, engage 1st or reverse
gear. With automatic transmission 3 ,
selector lever in P. Use chocks or the like
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect battery by disengaging
negative terminal from vehicle electrical
system – page 306.
Maintenance, Inspection System

Vehicle recommissioning

Observe national regulations.
Perform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
z Connect battery – see page 306.
z Check tyre pressure and correct if
necessary – page 334.
z Fill up windscreen wash system
– page 305.
z Check engine oil level – page 298.
z Check the coolant level; top up with
antifreeze if necessary – page 301.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.
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