Dodge 2008 Viper, Руководство пользователя

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VEHICLE STORAGE
We recommend that you follow these guidelines for
storing your vehicle for extended periods.
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Fill the fuel tank. This will prevent water condensation
inside the tank. If you plan to store your vehicle more
than 2 months, add an anti-oxidant fuel stabilizer to
the fuel tank.
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Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion
related acids in the crankcase.
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Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to
at least -20°F (-29°C).
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Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum
pressure. (See page 158 for more information.)
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Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish.
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Store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated location.
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Move the wiper blades away from the windshield.
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Block the wheels. Do not apply the Parking Brake.
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Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
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For long-term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
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If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing tempera-
tures, either remove the battery and store it in a dry,
well ventilated area or connect a trickle charger (1.5
Amp) with automatic shutdown / overcharge protec-
tion to the battery. However, do not leave the trickle
charger hooked up to the battery without being
plugged in to a 110 volt AC outlet, as this will result in
further drain on the vehicle’s battery. If the vehicle is
not going to be driven in the next 3 weeks, perform the
battery recharge procedure in the Service Manual.
238 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE