Editing Winter storage (section)

=Waking from hibernation=

Be sure to return things like tyre pressures to their normal levels, apply the handbrake, take the car out of gear and remove the wheel chocks.

Check fluid levels such as the engine coolant and oil. It may also be worth doing a quick check beneath the car to make sure there have been no leaks while it has been standing.

If you have disconnected or removed the battery then refit and reconnect it being very careful to ensure the terminals are fitted the right way round. Getting this wrong can cause severe damage the the ECU and other electronics in the car.

If you are using a battery conditioner be sure to disconnect it before starting the engine, failure to do so can damage the battery conditioner and moving the car with it still connected may cause damage as trailing wires catch.

Before starting the engine, listen as you turn the ignition to the first click in the ignition barrel and you should hear the fuel pump priming. Wait a moment and then start the engine.

As you move the car if you find the brakes have bound together then give it a little bit of power and they will release with a bang. Don't be too alarmed. Be careful when braking for the first time as even if they haven't bound together it's likely they will need a few applications before they will be operating efficiently.

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