• Store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated
location.
• Move the wiper blades away from the
windshield.
• Block the wheels. Do not apply the parking
brake.
• Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of
the tires. Cover each block with indoor/
outdoor carpeting and place them between
the tires and concrete. This will prevent tire
flat spotting.
• For long-term storage, remove the tires and
put the vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires
on plywood and cover with a tarp to prevent
flat spotting.
• If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing
temperatures, either remove the battery and
store it in a dry, well ventilated area or con-
nect a trickle charger (1.5 Amp) with auto-
matic shutdown / overcharge protection to the
battery. However, do not leave the trickle
charger hooked up to the battery without
being plugged in to a 110 Volt AC outlet, as
this will result in further drain on the vehicle’s
battery. If the vehicle is not going to be driven
in the next three weeks, perform the battery
recharge procedure in the Service Manual.
Then, either disconnect the battery at the
negative terminal or use “Hibernation Mode”
to conserve battery power. Refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures/Hibernation Mode” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
• Cover the vehicle whenever possible to pre-
vent accidental damage to the finish.
NOTE:
Disconnecting the battery causes the engine
control system to lose memory of some
“learned” functions. After reconnecting the
battery, the engine may run rough until the
control module “relearns” these functions.
Using the Battery Save Feature will prevent
the engine controller from loosing its
memory.
CAUTION!
Use care when disconnecting the remote
positive cable. It is connected to the battery
and can short out to any metal on the vehicle.
Always tape or wrap the exposed cable end
to prevent electrical shorts.
Check the battery every four to six weeks to
ensure that the voltage is above 12.10 Volts.
The voltage will drop more rapidly in hot tem-
peratures. If battery voltage drops below
12.10 Volts, follow the battery recharge proce-
dure in the Service Manual.
NOTE:
To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform
the following:
1. Make sure that the liftgate, hood, doors,
windows are completely closed.
2. Make sure that the key fob is operating and
that the battery is good.
3. Make sure that the HOOD, LIFTGATE, and
DOOR switches are in adjustment. Perform
the quick system check, which follows:
Use the key fob to set the alarm. If the alarm
SET light comes on and flashes, the system is
operating properly. If not, there is a problem with
a switch or the system. See your authorized
dealer for service.
If you plan to store the vehicle longer than
30 days, we recommend using Hibernation
Mode to conserve battery power. Refer to
“Hibernation Mode” in Maintenance Proce-
dures for further information.
171
To Next Page
Loading...
