General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
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Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
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Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade oil.
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Vehicle Care
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Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
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The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
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Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
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We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
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Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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Cooling system
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
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Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
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If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
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Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
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Maintain recommended air pressure.