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Vehicle Storage
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Maintenance Tips
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If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
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Body
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel housing and underside of front
fenders.
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed
locations.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent
rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges
and latches with a light grade oil.
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
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Index 301
Power steering
dipstick............... 214
driving with power steering...... 150
fluid, checking and adding...... 214
fluid, refill capacity.......... 248
fluid, specifications.......... 249
servicing............... 150
Prop rod, hood............. 198
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 25
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 249
refill capacity............. 248
Rear window............... 88
defroster................ 66
Refill capacities for fluids........ 248
Relays................. 165
Remote control, trunk........... 72
Remote entry system........... 95
locking/unlocking doors........ 96
opening the trunk........... 96
panic alarm.............. 97
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 98
replacing the batteries.......... 97
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................ 103
child................. 118
head.................. 99
infant................ 118
Roadside assistance........... 255
Roadside emergencies.......... 165
Rotating the tires............ 222
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Index 305
Trailer towing............. 158
calculating maximum
trailer weight........... 158
safety chains............. 160
tips................. 161
trailer brakes............. 161
trailer lamps............. 161
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 151
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 217
fluid, refill capacities......... 248
lubricant specifications........ 249
Transmission control switch....... 154
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 95
Trip odometer.............. 23
Trunk
remote release lever........... 72
using the remote entry system to open . . 96
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 235
Turn signal................ 74
indicator lights............. 17
lever................. 74
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 204
V
Vanity mirror............... 86
Variable interval wipers.......... 75
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 235
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 258
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 157
calculating the load.......... 157
understanding loading information . . . 156
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