VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time
(30 days or more), read the following maintenance recommendations to
make sure your vehicle stays in good operating condition.
All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for
reliable, regular driving. Long-term storage under various conditions may
lead to component degradation or failure unless specific precautions are
taken to preserve the components.
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 vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
•Touch up raw 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 the vehicle is
washed.
•Lubricate hood latch, all door latches and trunk lid hinges with a light
grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contains contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
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Radio ..........................351, 356–357
AM/FM .....................................432
Single CD ................351, 356–357
Radio reception .........................349
Radio voice commands .............437
Rear view camera
display ................................200, 473
Rear window
defroster ............131–132, 134, 136
Receiving a text
message .............................380, 456
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children ..................................24
Relays ................................260–261
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........70
opening the trunk .....................71
replacing the batteries .............60
Reverse sensing system ...........199
Roadside assistance ..................246
Roll stability control .................197
Roof rack ...................................226
Route preferences ....................489
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Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................35, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..........259
Safety information ............368, 422
Safety restraints ..............35–36, 38Belt-Minder® ............................39
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............41
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................35–36
for children ...............................24
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................47
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................342
Satellite Radio ...................351, 438
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............520
SD card ......................366, 444, 485
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................35
Seats ..........................................153
child safety seats ......................24
easy access/easyout feature....152
front seats ...............147, 149, 152
memory seat .....................61, 151
second row seats ....................153
Second-row power fold seat ....154
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................78
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................81
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........401
Sending new text messages .....455
Setting a destination ................485
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