Opel Speedster, Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual

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Vehicle decommissioning
Observe national regulations.
If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for a
period of several months, have the following
work carried out by an Authorised Opel Dealer
to ensure that no damage occurs:
I Wash and preserve the vehicle, see
page 79.
I Check preservation in engine compartment
and on underbody and rectify where
necessary.
I Clean and preserve rubber seals on doors.
I Change engine oil, see page 72.
I Check anti-freeze and corrosion
protection, see page 72.
I Check coolant level, see page 73.
I Empty windscreen wash system.
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Vehicle storage
I Park vehicle in dry and welIventi|ated
premises. Engage first gear or reverse gear.
Place wheel chocks or similar under wheels
to prevent vehicle from rolling away.
I Do not apply hand brake.
I Disconnect battery by disengaging
negative terminal from vehicle electrical
system, see page 75.
Vehicle recommissioning
Observe national regulations.
Carry out the following work before putting a
vehicle back on the road.
I Connect battery, see page 75.
I Check tyre pressure, see page 88.
I Fill up windscreen wash system, see
page 75.
I Check engine oil level, see page 71.
I Check coolant level, see page 73.