Upkeep measures for stored vehicles (new and used cars) and vehicles to be laid up at customer's premises
PROCEDURES FOR STORED VEHICLES
| Measure | Vehicles | Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Renew outer skin preservation (new cars must always be stored in preserved condition. | New cars | every 6 months; Tropical countries every 4 months |
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| Release parking brake | New cars | In general |
| Used cars | In general | |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | In general | |
| ..... | ..... | ..... |
| Engage gear or selector lever position "P" for automatic | New cars | In general |
| Used cars | In general | |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | In general | |
| ..... | ..... | ..... |
| Check covering of interior equipment | New cars | In general |
| ..... | ..... | ..... |
| Increase tire inflation pressure to 3.5 bar | New cars | In general |
| Used cars | In general | |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | In general | |
| ..... | ..... | ..... |
| If battery master switch is fitted, switch off | New cars | In general |
| ..... | ..... | ..... |
| Charge battery | New cars | every 6 weeks batteries disconnected from vehicle electrical system every 12 weeks In general before hand over to customer |
| Used cars | every 6 weeks batteries disconnected from vehicle electrical system every 12 weeks | |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | every 6 weeks batteries disconnected from vehicle electrical system every 12 weeks | |
| Change brake fluid and reset service interval indicator (clock symbol only) | New cars | Lay-up periods > 6 months, change before hand over of vehicle to customer |
| Used cars | Lay-up periods > 6 months, change before hand over of vehicle to customer | |
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| Check convertible top for possible damage | New cars | In general before hand over to customer |
| Used cars | In general before hand over to customer | |
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| Park convertibles, if possible, under a roof | New cars | In general |
| Used cars | In general | |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | In general | |
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| Check for damage to paintwork and exterior/interior equipment | New cars | In general before hand over to customer |
| Used cars | In general before hand over to customer | |
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| Change engine oil and oil filter when engine is at normal operating temperature | New cars | From 12 months lay-up period before hand over of vehicle to customer |
| Used cars | From 12 months lay-up period before hand over of vehicle to customer | |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | From 12 months lay-up period before hand over of vehicle to customer | |
| ..... | ..... | ..... |
| Check coolant concentrate | Used cars | In general |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | In general | |
| ..... | ..... | ..... |
| Apply hand and foot brakes when dry | New cars | In general |
| Used cars | In general | |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | In general | |
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| Perform surface protection: Vehicle washing with inside cleaning and subsequent preservation of paintwork and chrome. Clean rubber seals on hoods/bonnets, rear lids and doors and apply talc or glycerine. Perform cleaning, preservation and subsequent treatment of engine, engine compartment, underbody, axles and assemblies with BMW-approved materials. | Used cars | In general |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | In general | |
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| Switch on A/C system once a month for 10 minutes | Used cars | Necessary in order to retain full operational capability of gaskets and expansion valve (omitted in case of R134a refrigerant, identified by rating plate in engine compartment) |
| Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer) | Necessary in order to retain full operational capability of gaskets and expansion valve (omitted in case of R134a refrigerant, identified by rating plate in engine compartment) |