Vehicle Storage - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

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If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
AUTO feature of the front windows
will be disabled. You should reset the
AUTO feature (see page
On the right-hand drive types
If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
speedometer's is reading is reset to
the mph display (see page
On vehicles with i-SHIFT
If your vehicle's battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you must
move the shift lever to neutral and
press on the brake pedal to reset the
neutral position after reconnecting
the battery. You press on the brake
pedal for about 3 seconds until the
gear position indicator shows N the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.

Vehicle Storage

If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
168 ). should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
85 ). Fill the fuel tank.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse.
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tyres are off the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windscreen.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehicle body wax to the painted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.
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