Vehicle Decommissioning; Vehicle Recommissioning - Vauxhall 2007 Vectra Operating & Safety Manual

Vehicle decommissioning

Observe national regulations.
If the vehicle is decommissioned for several
months, the following work must be carried
out in order to prevent damage. We
recommend that you consult your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
z Wash and preserve the vehicle – see
page 279.
z Check corrosion protection in engine
compartment and on underbody and
repair if necessary.
z Clean and preserve rubber seals on
bonnet and doors.
z Change engine oil see page 269.
z Check antifreeze and corrosion
protection – see page 270.
z Check the coolant level, top up with
antifreeze if necessary – see page 271.
z Empty windscreen wash system and
headlight wash system.
z Increase tyre pressure to value specified
for full load, see page 299.
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Vehicle storage
z Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place.
With manual transmission or
Easytronic 3, engage 1st or reverse
gear. With automatic transmission 3,
selector lever in P. Use chocks or the like
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect battery by disengaging
negative terminal from vehicle electrical
system – see page 276.
Maintenance, Inspection System

Vehicle recommissioning

Observe national regulations.
Perform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
z Connect battery – see page 276.
z Check tyre pressure and correct if
necessary – see page 299.
z Fill up windscreen wash system
– see page 275.
z Check engine oil level – see page 268.
z Check the coolant level; top up with
antifreeze if necessary – see page 271.
z Fit the number plate if necessary.
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