General
⢠Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
⢠Protect from sunlight, if possible.
⢠If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
⢠Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
⢠Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
⢠Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
⢠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.
⢠Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
⢠Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
⢠Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
⢠Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
⢠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.
⢠With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
⢠We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
⢠Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
⢠Protect against freezing temperatures.
⢠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
⢠Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
⢠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
⢠Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
⢠Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Vehicle Care