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Storing your vehicle
5. Fill the fuel tank completely to
prevent the formation of condensa-
tion
6. Increase the tire inflation pressure to
51 psi (350 kPa).
Before parking the vehicle for
storage
1. Dry the parking brake and footbrake
by brake applications to prevent the
brake rotors and drums from
corroding
2. Park the vehicle in a covered, dry,
and well-ventilated room. Place the
transmission in 1st gear. Chock the
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
rolling if necessary. Do not apply the
parking brake
3. Remove the battery, charge it
completely and store it in a cool (but
frost-free) room
M roadster:
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4. Remove the hardtop
and store it
separately, refer to page
5. Close the convertible top.
During storage
Recharge the battery every six months.
If it is not recharged, it will not be
serviceable. Every time the battery is
discharged, especially over extended
periods, its service life is reduced.
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Removing the vehicle from
storage
Recharge the battery if the "Magic Eye"
turns black, refer to page 135.
Then have Inspection I performed by
your BMW center, including a brake
fluid replacement if necessary. Refer to
the Service Manual and the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet (US
models) or to the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
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