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In-storage car care

In-storage car care

In-storage car care is mandatory for all cars at intervals of no more than 60 days until the car is sold.

An interval of no more than 30 days applies to battery checks. Check the battery card to see when the battery was last checked. Perform the measures specified under Battery check .

If the car is locked and its electrical system is in transport mode, only the left front door can be unlocked by using the metal key.

Perform checks and confirm by signing the In-storage care form .

Refer to service information and procedures when rectifying faults.

Inspection and rectification points


1. Check that the paint protection plastic is intact. If the paint protector has been damaged, remove it to check for damage to the car. Then store the car, preferably under a roof.

Important

The plastic paint protector may remain on the car for a maximum of 3 months and must then be removed. For removal, see the chapter “Final removal and finishing procedures".


2. Unlock the car.

Note

If the car's electrical system is in transport mode, the car can only be unlocked manually. The left front door is unlocked using the metal key.


3. Perform a battery check .


Important

If possible, the battery should be checked before the car is started in order to prevent misleading results due to "top charging". If the car has already been started, wait 20 minutes before connecting the battery analyser.


4. Fill with fuel to min. 2/3 tank to prevent the fuel pump from running dry.

5. Check the engine oil. If the oil is thick or contains lumps, both the oil and oil filter must be changed.





6. Check the tyre pressures and if necessary adjust to 3.5 bar (50 psi).


Important

If the car is parked for lengthier periods with underinflated tyres, a flat area will be formed on them where they rest on the ground. This gives rise to vibration and makes wheel balancing more difficult.


7. Check the level of the coolant.

8. Drive the car and apply the brakes briefly and repeatedly so that the brake discs become clean and dry.

9. Park the car facing in the opposite direction to equalize the effect of sunlight on it.

10. Open the bonnet to cool the engine down more rapidly.

11. Check the protective plastic on the seats and adjust if necessary.

12. Make sure that:

- The handbrake lever is released to the standby position.

- Manual gearbox: Reverse gear is engaged.

- Automatic transmission: The gear selector is in P.

- All windows, doors and the boot lid/tailgate are fully closed.

13. Lock the car.

14. Check the engine bay for the start of corrosion, particularly aluminium components.

Treat as necessary with Protective wax . Apply a coat of wax film with no excess.

Warning

Bear in mind the fire risk. Make particularly sure that the temperature in the engine bay has gone down. Do not spray onto the ends of the generator.


Important

The protective wax may well be left on as engine bay protection when the car is delivered to a customer. If the customer will not accept the waxed surface, it must of course be washed off.


15. Close the bonnet.