•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• 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.
• 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.
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Ventilation
See: Climate Control...........................................127
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............358
Voice Control...................................................83 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................104
Airbag Readiness................................................104
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................
104
Battery....................................................................104
Brake System Warning Light............................104
Charging System.................................................105
Cruise Control......................................................105
Direction Indicator..............................................105
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Fasten Seatbelt....................................................105
Front Fog Lamps.................................................106
Head Up Display.................................................106
High Beam............................................................106
Liftgate Ajar..........................................................106
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power......106
Service Engine Soon..........................................106
Stability Control....................................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................303 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior................................
313
See: Wipers and Washers..................................86
Waxing..............................................................314
Welcome Lighting...........................................95
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................
342
Wheels and Tires
.........................................322
General Information...........................................322
Technical Specifications...................................349
Windows and Mirrors.....................................97
Windshield Washers.......................................87
Windshield Wipers
.........................................86
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................86
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................305
Wipers and Washers......................................86
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle.........................249
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