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Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
On vehicles without navigation system
If your vehicle’s battery is
Vehicle Storage
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than 1
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time, month), there are several things you
see page 259 .
Block the rear wheels.
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itself. The
next time you turn on the radio, you
may see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
frequency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
258 ).
Fill the fuel tank.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Disconnect the battery.
On vehicles with navigation system
The navigation system will also
disable itself. The next time you turn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
before it can be used. Refer to the
navigation system manual.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
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