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Vehicle storage
If the vehicle is to be stored for
more than three months, ensure
that the following service operations
are carried out first.<
Preparations for storage
Have your BMW center perform the fol-
lowing procedures:
1. Clean and apply a rust proofing
agent or other treatment to the
engine, engine compartment, under-
carriage, axles and major compo-
nents in accordance with approved
repair procedures. Wash the vehicle,
clean the interior and treat painted
and chromed parts. Clean the
weather-stripping around the hood,
luggage compartment and doors
2. Change engine oil and oil filter at
operating temperature. As an addi-
tional corrosion protection measure,
an anticorrosive agent can be added
to the engine in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions
3. Check the coolant level and concen-
tration and top off if necessary
4. Check the fluid level of the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir; top off
if necessary
5. Fill the fuel tank completely to pre-
vent the formation of condensation
6. Increase the tire inflation pressure to
51 psi/350 kPa.
Before parking the vehicle
1. Dry the parking brake and footbrake
by brake applications to prevent the
brake rotors and drums from cor-
roding
2. Park the vehicle in a covered, dry,
and well-ventilated area. Place the
transmission in first gear or, if neces-
sary, chock the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from rolling. Do not engage
the parking brake
3. Remove the battery, charge it com-
pletely and store it in a cool – but
frost-free – room
4. Remove the hardtop and store it sep-
arately, refer to page 96
5. Close the convertible top.
During storage
Recharge a battery that has been taken
out of the vehicle every six months. If it
is not recharged, it will not be service-
able. Every time the battery is dis-
charged, especially over extended
periods, its service life is reduced.
Removing the vehicle from
storage
Recharge the battery if the Magic Eye
turns black, refer to page 138.
Then have Inspection I performed by
your BMW center, including a brake
fluid replacement, if necessary. Refer to
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet – US models – or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet – Canadian
models.
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