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.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
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Radio ..........................................334
Single CD ................................334
Radio reception .........................332
Radio voice commands .....424, 430
Rear heated seats .....................141
Rear seat entertainment
system ........................................344
Rear view camera display ........198
Rear window defroster .....119, 121
Receiving a text message .........377
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................25
Relays ................................246–247
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................72
locking/unlocking doors ...........69
opening the trunk .....................70
replacing the batteries .............59
Roadside assistance ..................232
Roll stability control .................194
Roof rack ...................................205
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Safety Belt Maintenance ............47
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................40
Safety defects, reporting ..........245
Safety information ....................365
Safety restraints ..............40–41, 43
Belt-Minder® ............................44
extension assembly ..................42
for adults .............................40–41for children ...............................25
safety belt maintenance ...........47
seat belt maintenance ..............47
warning light and chime ..........44
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................29
Safety seats for children ............25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................325
Satellite Radio ...........................434
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............486
SD card ......................................448
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................40
Seats
child safety seats ......................25
climate control ........................133
filter .........................................324
heated ......................................141
memory seat .....................60, 131
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................77
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................80
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........396
Setting a destination ................448
Setting the clock .......................334
Side air curtain ...........................54
Side-curtain airbags system .......54
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....431, 448
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................433
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................444
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