Vehicle Maintenance 47 Vehicle Maintenance If the Vehicle Will Be Stored For a Long-term Preparing the Vehicle for Reuse Accessory and Vehicle Modifications If the vehicle will be stored for several months: • Reconnect the clamp to the vehicle's negative battery terminal. Turn on the power windows. • Check tire pressure. • Fill the windshield washer fluid. It is recommended to use genuine parts and factory-approved components, especially those suitable for your vehicle model. Avoid using other products, even if they meet the qualifications or approvals separately. • Clean the vehicle and apply wax. • Inspect the engine compartment and apply wax to the lower part of the vehicle body.
• Clean and protect rubber seals. • Drain the windshield washer fluid. • Adjust tire pressure according to the specified value for full load. • Charge the Power Battery to approximately 60%. • Close all doors and lock the vehicle. • Ensure the parking brake is engaged, and the vehicle will not move. • Disconnect the clamp from the vehicle's negative battery terminal. Ensure all systems are not operational after disconnecting the battery, such as the anti-theft alarm system. Driver's Checklist Do not modify the vehicle's electrical system without approval from SGMW.
Regularly inspect the vehicle, starting from the exterior and inside the engine compartment, to maintain the vehicle's safety and comfort. Exterior • Inflate properly, and refer to "Wheels and Tires." • No cracks on the sidewalls and treads. • No foreign objects embedded in the treads. Tires CAUTION Prohibited to modify your vehicle. Modifications can affect the vehicle's performance, safety, and security, and damages resulting from modifications are not covered by the warranty.