2011 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Removing vehicle from storage- Page 307

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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Cooling system

Protect against freezing temperatures.

When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.

Battery

Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.

If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.

Note:

If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset

memory features.

Brakes

Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.

Tires

Maintain recommended air pressure.

Miscellaneous

Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.

Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.

Removing vehicle from storage

When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:

Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.

Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.

Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).

Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.

Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.

Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build up.

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  • 4.5 meters) back and forth to remove rust build up.
  • Protect against freezing temperatures.
  • When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
  • Check and recharge as necessary.
  • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
  • Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
  • Maintain recommended air pressure.
  • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
  • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion.
  • Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on window surfaces.
  • Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
  • Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
  • Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected during storage.
  • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
  • Check brake pedal operation.