Operation Manual

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158 Caravan - 12-11 - EN
12.8.2 Winter lay-up
Additional measures are required if laying up the vehicle over winter:
Gas system
Close regulator tap on the gas bottle
Close all gas isolator taps
Always remove gas bottles from the gas bottle compartment, even if
they are empty
Electrical system
Fully charge living area battery
Z Charge the battery for at least 20 hours before laying up.
Spray the contacts on the thirteen-pin connector with contact spray
Water system
Empty the entire water system. Leave the water taps on in central positi-
on. Leave the safety/drainage valve (if available) and all drain cocks open.
Observe the notes in Chapter 11
Activities Done
Activities Done
Chassis
Clean body and underbody thoroughly and spray with hot wax or pro-
tect with varnish
Repaint paint damage
Body
Keep the forced ventilation open
Clean installed corner steadies and spray with conventional Teflon spray.
Clean and grease all door and flap hinges
Brush oil or glycerine on all locking mechanisms
Rub all rubber seals with talc
Use graphite dust to treat locking cylinders
Interior
Position de-humidifiers
Remove upholstery from the vehicle and store in a dry place
Air the interior every 3 weeks
Empty all cabinets and storage compartments, open flaps, doors and
drawers
Thoroughly clean the interior
If there is a risk of frost, do not leave the flat screen in the vehicle
Electrical system
Remove living area battery and store in a place protected from frost (see
Chapter 9)
Water system
Clean the water system using a cleaning agent from a specialised store