If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than onemonth), there are several things youshould do to prepare it for storage.Proper preparation helps preventdeterioration and makes it easier toget your vehicle back on the road. Ifpossible, store your vehicle indoors.Block the rear wheels.If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on jackstands so thetires are off the ground.Leave one window open slightly (ifthe vehicle is being storedindoors).Fill the fuel tank.Change the engine oil and filter(see page ).Wash and dry the exteriorcompletely.Clean the interior. Make sure thecarpeting, floor mats, etc. arecompletely dry.Leave the parking brake off. Putthe transmission in Park.Support the front and rear wiperblade arms with a folded towel orrag so they do not touch thewindshield.Disconnect the battery.To minimize sticking, apply asilicone spray lubricant to all doorand tailgate seals. Also, apply avehicle body wax to the paintedsurfaces that mate with the doorand tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a‘‘breathable’’ cover, one madefrom a porous material such ascotton. Nonporous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,which can damage the paint.If possible, run the engine for awhile periodically (preferably oncea month).If you store your vehicle for 12months or longer, have your Acuradealer perform the inspections calledfor in the 24 months/30,000 miles(48,000 km) maintenance schedule(Normal Conditions) as soon as youtake it out of storage (see page ).The replacements called for in themaintenance schedule are notneeded unless the vehicle hasactually reached that time or mileage.263253Storing Your VehicleMaintenance 30300/08/07 22:34:36 31S3V600_308
