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122n
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 storageHave your BMW center perform the
following procedures:
1 Clean and apply a rust proofing agent
or other treatment to the engine,
engine compartment, undercarriage,
axles and major components in accor-
dance with approved repair proce-
dures. 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
prevent the formation of condensa-
tion
6 Increase the tire inflation pressure to
51 psi (350 kPa).Before parking the vehicle1 Dry the parking brake and footbrake
by brake applications to prevent the
brake discs and drums from
corroding
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
completely and store it in a cool (but
frost-free) room
4 Remove the hardtop and store it
separately, refer to page 96
5 Close the convertible top.
During storageRecharge a battery that has been taken
out of the car 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.Removing the vehicle from
storageRecharge the battery if the "Magic Eye"
turns black, refer to page 136.
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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157n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 19.3 (approx. 73)
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10)Fuel quality: page 26
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx 5.3)For details: page 108
Cooling system including heater
circuitquarts (liters) 12.7 (12.0) For details: page 111
Engine oil filter change quarts (liters) 7.9 (7.5) "BMW High Performance Synthetic
Oil." For details: page 110
Manual transmission quarts (liters) 2.0 (1.9) Lifetime fluid; no fluid change required
Differential quarts (liters) 1.3 (1.2) Fluid change at the
1,200-Mile Service, then lifetime fluid;
no fluid change required
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Everything from A to Z
163n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Controls16
Convertible top41
closing in event of
electrical
malfunction140t
manual operation141t
Coolant111, 157
Coolant temperature
gauge63
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)21, 89
Curb weight156
Current check indicator20DDashboard16
Data
dimensions155
engine154
technical154
weights156
Daytime-driving lamp69
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)90
Deactivating the tilt sensor
alarm system and interior
motion sensor34
Deep water87
Defrosting the
windows60, 75
Difficult steering20, 94Dimensions155
Dipstick109
Disc brakes90
Displacement154
Display lighting69
Displays18
Disposal
engine oil111
used batteries138t
Door keys30
Door warning lamp, bulb
replacement132t
Doors
emergency
actuation32t
mirrors47
remote control33
unlocking and locking32
DOT Quality Grades99
Draft-free ventilation75
Drink holder78, 80
Drive belts158
Driving in winter92
Driving notes87
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)22, 65, 149
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)90
Dynamic Performance
Control66
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)22, 65, 149
EElectric defrosting of
mirrors47
Electric power seat45
Electric power windows40
Electrical equipment
failure138t
Electrical failure
convertible top140t
doors32t
fuel filler door140t
luggage
compartment140t
passenger-side
door141t
Electrical system158
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer31
Emergency operation
convertible top140t
doors32t
fuel filler door140t
luggage
compartment140t
passenger-side
door141t
Engine
coolant111, 157
data154
output154
speed154
starting56
switching off56Engine compartment106
Engine oil109
add109t
consumption109
filling capacity157
filter change157
pressure indicator
lamp20
quality110
specifications110
viscosity110
Engine oil level21
check109
Equipment
options and accessories5
Exit lamps, bulb
replacement132t
Exterior finish117
Exterior mirrors47
FFailure to start144t
Fault in ABS89
Filler cap cover25
Filling capacities157
Filling the washer
reservoir157
First-aid kit24
Fittings, tow starting and
towing144t
Flashlight79
Flat tire135t
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Everything from A to Z
165n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
MM+S tires102
Maintenance63
Malfunction, ABS89
Manual transmission58
Map lamps71
Microfilter75
Mirrors47
Mobile phones94
Modifications,
technical6, 123
Multi-Information Radio
(MIR)64NNavigation system, refer to
the radio Owner's Manual
Neckrest46
Neon lamps129OOBD interface socket124
Odometer62
Oil
additives109
consumption109
fill capacity157
quality110
specifications110
viscosity110Oil change intervals, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Oil dipstick109
Oil filter change157
Oil level
check109
indicator lamp21
Oil pressure
indicator lamp20
OILSERVICE63
Onboard tool kit128t
Opening and closing
from inside36
from outside32
Operation in winter92
Outlets, ventilation72
Outside temperature
display64
PPaint, care117
Paintwork
minor repairs118
waxing118
Parking brake57
Parking lamps70
Parking, winter93Performance154
Phone, refer to cellular
phone94
Pocket flashlight79
Pollen75
Power steering94
Power windows40
Pressure tires26t, 98
monitoring67
RRadio64, 94
refer also to the radio
Owner's Manual
Radio reception94, 148
Rapid heating77
RDW (Tire Pressure
Warning)67
Reading lamps71
Rear fog lamp70
bulb replacement131t
Rear window
defroster60, 75
Rearview mirror47
Recirculated air mode74
Refill washer
reservoir108t
Refueling25
Remaining fuel indicator62
Remote control33Removing condensation
from the windows75t
Removing the vehicle from
storage122
Replacement keys30
Replacing fuses138t
Replacing lamps and
bulbs129t
Replacing windshield wiper
blades128t
Replenish washer
fluid108t
Reporting Safety Defects7
Restraint systems53
Return used
batteries138t
Reverse17, 58
Roof load capacity156
Rotating the tires100
Rubber parts92
SSafety belt tensioner149
Safety belts50
Safety buttons36
Seat adjustment45
Seat heating77
Securing cargo83
Self-defrosting mirrors47
Service Booklet114