Cold Climate Conditions

Be sure to dry off a vehicle which has just been washed, before exposing it to freezing temperatures. If using a compressed air nozzle for this purpose, use care so that residual water is not driven inside vulnerable components by the air. Use an air nozzle with care - high-pressure air can seriously damage soft rubber and plastic seals. Where possible, store the vehicle overnight in a warm atmosphere, leaving the hood and windows fully open to allow residual wash water to evaporate, before returning the vehicle to service or outside storage in freezing climatic conditions.

If door and window seals have become soaked and the vehicle is immediately returned to freezing conditions, seals may be damaged if any attempt is made to open a door, window, or the lid of the luggage compartment should the seal be still frozen to the adjacent bodywork. This point is particularly important on XK8 models, since the door windows must drop slightly before a door can be opened without damaging the seals.