1.10 Vehicle transport aids and vehicle storage
Practical note
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Disconnect the battery if the vehicle will not be moved
for more than 30 days.
Ensure that protectors are not removed from an
incomplete vehicle until the conversion has begun.
Make sure that components removed during the
conversion are kept clean and dry.
Ensure that components removed during the
conversion are reinstalled in the same vehicle.
In addition:
Raise the wipers and position them away from the windscreen.
All air intakes should be closed.
Increase the normal tyre pressure by 0.5 bar / 7.25 psi / 50 kPa.
The handbrake system should not be used.
Apply appropriate wheel chocks to prevent rolling.
Deterioration of the vehicle body is a significant risk during storage, so proper storage procedures must be followed, including regular
inspections and maintenance.
Claims arising from deterioration caused by improper storage, maintenance or handling will not be the responsibility of Volkswagen AG.
Vehicle processors must establish their own procedures and precautions, especially when vehicles are stored outdoors, as they are
exposed to any number of airborne contaminants.
The following may be considered a reasonable approach to storage:
Short-term storage:
Where possible, vehicles should be stored in an enclosed, dry, well-ventilated area based on firm, well-drained ground that is free of long
grass or weeds and, where possible, protected from direct sunlight.
Vehicles should not be parked near trees or near water, as additional protection may be required for certain areas.
Long-term storage:
The battery should be disconnected but not removed from the vehicle.
The wiper blades should be removed and placed in the vehicle. Ensure that the wiper arms are suitably restrained from resting against the
windscreen.
Engage a gear and fully release the parking brake. Secure the wheels with wheel chocks if the vehicle is not parked on level ground.
Set the climate control to the “open” position to provide ventilation where possible.
If protective film was applied during manufacture, it must be left on the vehicle until it is made ready for delivery, but it must be removed
after a storage period of six months at the most (the film is date stamped to indicate the required removal date).
Ensure that all windows, doors, the bonnet, rear lid and luggage compartment lid are fully closed and the vehicle is locked.
The handover inspection (PDI) is the final opportunity to ensure a battery is fit for purpose before the customer takes delivery of their new
vehicle. Prior to handover of the vehicle to the customer, the battery must be inspected and appropriate action taken. The results of the
inspection must be recorded on the PDI repair order.
Batteries:
To ensure that the battery is properly maintained and to prevent premature failure, it is
necessary to periodically check and charge the battery while a vehicle is not in use.
Leaving a battery below its optimum state of charge for an extended period of time can cause premature battery failure.
To reduce the probability of premature battery failure, we recommend:
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