Cover the vehicle with a‘‘breathable’’ cover, one madefrom a porous material such ascotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,which can damage the paint.If possible, periodically run theengine until it reaches fulloperating temperature (thecooling fans cycle on and offtwice). Preferably, do this once amonth.If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than 1month), 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.Fill the fuel tank.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.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).Disconnect the battery.Support the front wiper bladearms with a folded towel or rag sothey do not touch the windshield.To minimize sticking, apply asilicone spray lubricant to all doorand trunk seals. Also, apply avehicle body wax to the paintedsurfaces that mate with the doorand trunk seals.Vehicle Storage Maintenance49311/07/20 19:05:05 31SJA670_498
