Vehicle Storage - Aston Martin Vantage S 2016 Owner's Manual

Cleaning
Always remove bird droppings as soon as possible. The organic acids
in bird lime can adversely affect the roof fabric.
Carefully vacuum clean the roof fabric to remove any loose particles.
Gently, and evenly, wash the roof fabric using a mild soap solution
and a soft brush.
A hard brush will damage the fabric fibres.
Rinse the roof fabric thoroughly with clean water to remove any
traces of soap. Allow the roof fabric to completely dry before
operating the roof.

Vehicle Storage

Recommendations
These recommendations apply to new and pre-owned vehicles
either in dealer or customer ownership.
If your vehicle is not to be used for periods in excess of three months
it should be stored in a dry, well ventilated building.
1. Drive the vehicle for a sufficient distance to warm the oil in the
engine and the transaxle; make sure that the internal
components of the engine are lubricated.
2. Check the engine coolant level. Top up if necessary with the
correct antifreeze and water solution.
3. In order to take the weight off the tyres, raise the vehicle with a
jack and place supports under the front and rear suspension. If
the vehicle is not raised from the ground, increase the tyre
pressures to 3.4 bar. Cover the tyres to exclude any light. Turn
the wheels ¼ turn every month to avoid tyre flat spots.
4. Close the convertible roof, if installed.
It is recommended that the convertible roof remains in the closed
position. Do not leave the roof in the lowered (folded) position as
permanent damage may occur to the roof fabric.
5. If mains power is available, use a battery conditioner to
maintain the battery in a fully charged state.
6. Once a month:
6.1 Disconnect the battery conditioner (if installed).
6.2 Start and operate the engine until it is fully warmed up.
6.3 Check there are no fluid leaks.
6.4 Set the ignition to OFF.
6.5 Connect a battery conditioner.
6.6 Check and correct tyre pressures if necessary. When
returning the vehicle to normal service, set the tyre
pressures to normal specification before driving on the road.
Excessive sunlight and humidity can increase the vehicle
temperature, which can cause damage to the vehicle interior and
trim. If storing the vehicle in these conditions, Aston Martin
recommend using a solar reflecting car cover to prevent any potential
damage due to high temperatures.
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