Car Storage - BYD e2 Owner's Manual

182 6-3 Self-maintenance

Car storage

To park the vehicle for a long period (>1 month), fulfill the following preparations. The
appropriate preparations help prevent the deterioration of vehicle status and ease the
reuse of vehicle. If possible, please park the vehicle indoors.
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Charge the vehicle on schedule.
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Clean and dry the body thoroughly.
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Clean the inside of vehicle and ensure the complete dryness of carpet and mat.
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Release the parking brake. Place the shift lever in "Parking" position.
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Slightly open one window (For indoors parking only).
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Disconnect the negative cable of battery.
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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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If possible, periodically start the vehicle (Preferably once a month). If the vehicle is
parked for one year or longer, it's recommended to fulfill all-round maintenance by a
BYD Auto Authorized Service Station.