If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30 days or more, the following maintenance recommendations ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition.
Under various conditions, long-term storage could lead to degraded engine performance or failure unless you use specific precautions to preserve your vehicle.
General
  • Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
  • If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to protect against rust and weather damage.
  • 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.
  • Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.
Engine
  • Change the engine oil and filter prior to storage because used engine oil contains contaminants which could 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.
Body
  • Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housings and the underside of front fenders.
  • Periodically wash your vehicle if it is stored in exposed locations.
  • Touch-up exposed or primed metal to prevent rust.
  • Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration.Re-wax as necessary when you wash your vehicle.
  • Lubricate all hood, door and luggage compartment hinges and latches with a light grade oil.
  • Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
  • Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Hybrid Battery Systems
We recommend the following actions for your vehicle:
  • When storing your vehicle for greater than 30 days the state of charge should be approximately 50%. Additionally we recommend disconnecting the 12V battery which reduces system loads on the HV battery.
12 Volt Battery
  • Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
Note:   It is necessary to reset memory features if you disconnect the battery cables.
Tires
  • Maintain recommended air pressure.
Brakes
Make sure the brakes and parking brake release fully.
Note:   If you intend on parking your vehicle for an extended period after washing your vehicle or cleaning the wheels, drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing so to reduce the risk of increased corrosion of the brake discs, brake pads and linings.

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