Honda 2007 Civic Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tyres 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 windscreen.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Fill the fuel tank.
If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to both
doors and tailgate seals. Also,
apply a vehicle body wax to the
painted surfaces that mate with
the door and tailgate seals.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the
speedometer’s is reading is reset to
the mph or km/h (for some types)
display (see page
).
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you must
move the shift lever to neutral and
press on the brake pedal to reset the
neutral position after reconnecting
the battery. You press on the brake
pedal for about 3 seconds until the
gear position indicator shows N the
next time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
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On the right-hand drive types
On vehicles with i-SHIFT
Vehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
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