00 00 ... Upkeep measures for stored vehicles (new and used cars) and vehicles to be laid up at customer's premises

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MEASURE OF VEHICLES AND IMPLEMENTATION

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 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.
Check convertible top for possible damage.	New cars.	In general before hand over to customer.
Check convertible top for possible damage.	Used cars.	In general before hand over 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 hand over to customer.
	Used cars.	In general before hand over to customer.
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.
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).