HONDA 2004 Civic Sedan - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 171)

Fill the fuel tank.
Change the engine oil and filter.
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.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than one
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 one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
from a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
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.
Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Disconnect the battery.
If you store your vehicle for 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perform the inspections called
for in the 24 months/30,000 miles
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page
). The
replacements called for in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches full
operating temperature (the
cooling fan cycles on and off
twice) preferably once a month.
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Maintenance
Vehicle Storage
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