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    What to do when I rest my car for 40 days?

    Hi guys, need some suggestions please.

    I will leave my car in the car space for about 40 days from February 2010.
    What do I have to do before leaving?
    I got my new battery this May, do I have to disconnect it?If yes, how to lock the doors?Will I lost some features the car has before?somethings like total closure need to be programmed by Tech 2?

    and my car is due to service in another 1000kms. Do i do the service next month before I leave or do it after I come back in March 2010?

    and if there are other things to be concerned, please let know.

    Thanks in advance.

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    just park it as normal. service after will be fine. just make sure tyres are pumped up slightly over normal pressure and when you leave the car make sure no lights are on.
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    u should be able to lock your door via the keyhole... on the door.

    lol.

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    Thanks GUY!
    That means my battery is good for 40 days?Click here to enlarge

    any other issues to think about?

    if I disconnect the battery, how to lock the car?
    1,open the bonnet
    2,lock the car by keyfob
    3,discount the battery
    4,close the bonnet

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    battery should have no issues.
    if your parking it outside i can recommend you wash and wax it to protect the paint or even get a car cover but its really up to you on that one.
    i believe this has been discussed before some where on here but can't remember where.
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    indoor, apartment underground car space. i will give it a good wash and wax before leaving anywayClick here to enlarge

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    mine often sits around for this long (or longer) without anything happening to it

    sits locked in my garage though
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by btm Click here to enlarge
    mine often sits around for this long (or longer) without anything happening to it

    sits locked in my garage though
    good to hear that!
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