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Vehicle care
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Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.
Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
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Wash and wax the vehicle.
Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
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Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
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Connect the clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
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Fill up fuel tank completely.
Change the engine oil.
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
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Check tyre pressure.
Caution
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level.
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps may be damaged.
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Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
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Do not apply the parking brake.
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