240 Vehicle Care
ignition is switched off and
remove the vehicle key from
the ignition.
3. Close all vehicle doors and do
not activate anti-theft alarm.
4. Unscrew the nut of the
negative terminal end.
5. Remove the negative terminal
end from battery terminal.
Connect
1. Assure the ignition is switched
off and vehicle key is out of the
ignition.
Open the bonnet and install the
terminal end in the negative
battery terminal.
2. Tighten the nut of the
terminal end.
3. Close the hood.
Vehicle Storage
Storage for a Long Period
of Time
If the vehicle is going to be stored
for several months:
.
Wash and wax the vehicle.
.
Clean and preserve rubber
seals.
.
Change engine oil.
.
Drain washer fluid reservoir.
.
Check coolant anti-freeze and
corrosion protection.
.
Adjust the tire pressure to the
specified value for full load.
.
Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set the selector
lever to P, preventing the rolling
of the vehicle.
.
Do not apply the parking brake.
.
Disconnect the battery according
to the procedure described in
Battery Disconnect Switch
0 239.
.
Close the hood.
Putting back into Operation
When the vehicle is going to be put
back into operation:
.
Connect the battery according to
the procedure described in
Battery Disconnect Switch
0 239.
.
Check tire pressure.
.
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
.
Check the engine oil level.
.
Check the coolant level.
Vehicle Storage
Storage for a Long Period
of Time
If the vehicle is going to be stored
for several months:
Note
For Indonesia market, run out of
biodiesel to below one-quarter tank,
refueled with conventional diesel
fuel, and driven several miles before
storage.