•
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• 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
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• 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.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• 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:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• 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.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• 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.
• 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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Warning Lamps and Indicators................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
Adaptive Steering................................................ 94
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 94
Battery ...................................................................... 94
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 94
Brake System......................................................... 95
Cruise Control........................................................ 95
Direction Indicator............................................... 95
Door Ajar.................................................................. 95
Electric Park Brake............................................... 95
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 95
Engine Oil................................................................ 95
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 95
Front Airbag........................................................... 95
Heads Up Display................................................ 96
High Beam.............................................................. 96
Hood Ajar................................................................ 96
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 96
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 96
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 96
Parking Lamps...................................................... 96
Powertrain Fault................................................... 96
Service Engine Soon........................................... 96
Stability Control.................................................... 97
Stability Control Off............................................ 97
Washer Fluid Check.....................................273
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 283
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 76
Waxing.............................................................284
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 319
Wheels and Tires.........................................290 General Information......................................... 290
Technical Specifications................................. 323
Windows and Mirrors...................................86
Windshield Washers......................................77
Front Camera Washer........................................ 78
Windshield Wipers.........................................76 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 76
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 76
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 275
Wipers and Washers.....................................76 Wrecker Towing
See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 232
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