00 00... Upkeep Measures For Stored Vehicles (New And Used Cars) And Vehicles To Be Laid Up At Customer's Premises

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2006 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, and 2002 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STORAGE PROCEDURES FOR 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.
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 handover 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 handover of vehicle to customer.
	Used cars	Lay-up periods > 6 months, change before handover of vehicle to customer.
Check convertible top for possible damage.	New cars	In general before handover to customer.
Check convertible top for possible damage.	Used cars	In general before handover to customer.
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.
Check for damage to paintwork and exterior/interior equipment.	New cars	In general before handover to customer.
	Used cars	In general before handover to customer.
Change engine oil and oil filter when engine is at normal operating temperature.	New cars	From 12 months lay-up period before handover of vehicle to customer.
	Used cars	From 12 months lay-up period before handover of vehicle to customer.
	Customer cars to be laid up (instructions to customer.)	From 12 months lay-up period before handover of vehicle to customer.
Check coolant concentrate.	Used cars	In general.
Check coolant concentrate.	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.
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.
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).
Switch on A/C system once a month for 10 minutes.	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).