CRUISE CAR VECTOR - VEHICLE STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE; ELECTRIC VEHICLE EXTENDED STORAGE; GASOLINE VEHICLE STORAGE

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PREPARING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE
1. Fully charge batteries. See Charging Batteries on page 41.
2. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking
soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off batteries. Do not
allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with
Battery Terminal Protector Spray.
3. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge.
4. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 51.
5. Perform all semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedules on page 35.
6. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
7. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
8. Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position to turn off power to the vehicle electrical system, thus preventing
vehicle electrical components from discharging the batteries.
8. Keep batteries fully charged during storage.
- Leave battery chargers plugged in during storage if equipped with an onboard computer. The onboard computer will
automatically activate the charger when necessary. If the battery charger is left plugged in during extended storage,
the electrolyte should be checked monthly to ensure that proper level is maintained. AC power should also be
checked periodically.
- If charger cannot remain plugged in, or AC power will not be available during extended storage, disconnect the
batteries for storage (Figure 2, Page 9), (Figure 3, Page 9), or (Figure 4, Page 10).
CAUTION
• Be sure to check the batteries and charger monthly to maintain correct battery water level and to ensure
the charger is operating correctly during storage.
RETURNING THE STORED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. If necessary, connect batteries, and tighten hardware to 110 in-lb (16.4 N-m).
2. Fully charge batteries.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery. Frozen
batteries can explode.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 51.
4. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 20.
STORAGE - GASOLINE VEHICLE
See General Warnings on page 7.
DANGER