General Information 1-7
Section 1: General Information
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration.
Rewax as necessary when the vehicle is washed.
• Lubricate the hood hinges, door hinges and latches with a light-grade oil.
• Cover the interior soft trim to prevent fading.
Vehicle Storage — Engine
• Start the engine every month and run it until it reaches normal operating temperature.
• While pressing the brake pedal, shift the transmission through all the gears while the engine is
idling.
Vehicle Storage — Fuel System
• Regularly move vehicles short distances to mix fuel anti-oxidation agents.
Note: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or more), gasoline may deteriorate
due to oxidation. This can damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system and may
clog small orifices. A commercially gasoline fuel stabilizer (Sta-Bil or equivalent) should
be added to gasoline-powered vehicles whenever actual or expected storage periods
exceed 60 days. The manufacturer’s instructions packaged with the product should be
followed. The vehicle should then be operated at an idle speed to circulate the additive
throughout the fuel system.
Vehicle Storage — Tires
Most high-performance tires are made with nylon overlay.
As such, the following steps should be taken to avoid flat spots on the tires when the vehicle is not
used for a period of time.
• Keep the vehicles tire pressure at the recommended operating pressure.
• If the vehicle is stored for a period longer than 15 days, it should be moved several feet during
each 15-day period. The vehicle should be parked after being moved so that a different portion
of the tread contacts the ground.
2012 Fusion Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid Modifiers Guide, 09/2011
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