BYD S1 EV User Manual page 206

206 6-3 Self-maintenance
Car storage
If the car is stored for a long time, must make the following preparations. The proper
preparations can prevent deterioration of the car and make it easy to restart the car. If
possible, store your car indoor.
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Clean and dry the body thoroughly.
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Clean the inside of the car and ensure that the carpet, floor mats, and etc. are dried
completely.
■ Place the shift lever in "Parking" position.
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Block the rear wheels.
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Pad the front wiper arm with a folded towel or a piece of cloth so that it does not touch
the windshield.
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To reduce any stickiness, apply the silicone lubricant onto the seals of all doors and
back door, and apply the wax on the painted surfaces contacted with the seals of the
doors and back door.
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Cover the body with a breathable covering made of porous materials, such as, cotton
cloth. If it is covered with the covering made of non-porous materials, such as plastic
sheets, it may cause water accumulation, resulting in damage to the painted surface
on the body.
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The door glasses, doors, front hatch and back door should be closed completely.
Tip
In order to ensure the performance of the power battery and the normal power of the
battery during transportation or storage, it is recommended that SOC value is 25% ~
40% before transportation or storage.
Sunroof maintenance
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Clean the dust or sand on the outer seals of the sunroof with a wet sandpaper to
prevent the seals from scratches, resulting in decrease in the sealing performance of
the sunroof.
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Clean the dust or sand on the front windshield plastic flange with a wet sandpaper, to
prevent the seals from scratches, resulting in decrease in the sealing performance of
the sunroof.
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Clean the front end of the rear glass regularly (after the front glass is fully opened), to
prevent the deposition of dust, sand, leaves and other debris, and prevent the
drainage holes from being blocked by these debris, resulting in poor drainage of the