Vehicle storage – HONDA 2005 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehicle body wax to the painted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
from a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches full
operating temperature (the
cooling fan cycles twice).
Preferably, do this once a month.
If you store your vehicle for 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perform the
maintenance inspections as soon as
you take it out of storage (see pages
and
). The 6-cylinder model
needs the inspections called for in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (normal
conditions) and the 4-cylinder model
needs the inspections called for in
the 2 years/40,000 miles (64,000 km)
maintenance schedule (normal
nonditions). The replacements called
for in the maintenance schedule are
not needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
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