General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If you store vehicles outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
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Periodically wash your vehicle if you
store it in exposed locations.
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Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
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Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
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Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Electric Motor
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Start your vehicle every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes with the
climate controls set to defrost.
High Voltage Battery
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Make sure the high voltage battery has
a minimum charge of 50%.
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Vehicle Care
Cooling System
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
12V Battery
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Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
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If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
We recommend the following options for
your plug-in vehicle:
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Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12V
battery maintains power if left plugged
in. However, this periodically uses
electricity from the household outlet.
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Connect a battery charger to your 12V
battery and leave it on a continuous,
slow charge.
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Disconnect the 12V battery.
Brakes
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Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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