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Vehicle Care
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With your foot on the brake, shift
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through all the gears while the engine
is running.
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Fuel system
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Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
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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
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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.
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Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which 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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Vehicle Care
Miscellaneous
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of
your vehicle and the ground is less than
that of other models. Drive with extreme
care to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
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Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
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Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
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Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
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Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
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Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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