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Battery Care

If your car is driven only for short distances of

less than 10 miles over a prolonged period of

time, without an occasional drive at highway

speeds, the engine’s charging system will not

maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the

vehicle could result in short term starting

problems and, in the long term, could damage

the battery.

In case the car is not operated for several weeks,

it is advisable to:

䉯 consider using a proper trickle charger,

following the charger manufacturer’s

instructions, to maintain the battery’s state of

charge; or

䉯 consult your BMW center regarding battery

removal. Once removed, the battery must be

charged and stored in a cool, dry place where

it can be protected from freezing. If the battery

will be stored for over 3 months, it must be

recharged every 3 months, or else it will

become damaged and useless.

Please consult with your BMW center for further

guidance and information.

Corrosion Protection

Extensive corrosion protection measures

implemented by BMW now make it possible to

offer a twelve-year unlimited mileage anti-

corrosion warranty against rust perforation on

your vehicle provided that the vehicle is

maintained in accordance with the provisions of

the New Vehicle Limited Warranty as outlined in

the Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 33).

The major degree of corrosion protection is due

to the electrophoretic dip painting process which

cathodically deposits paint particles on all body

parts, attracting paint particles into the minutest

cavities or seams. Body parts are designed to

provide optimum corrosion protection.

During manufacture, exterior body parts receive

an additional corrosion protection coat. Hood,

trunk, doors and other body parts are coated with

PVC and sealed from the outside.

All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVC

for maximum protection against damage due to

stones, etc.

Corrosion protection materials tested over many

years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and

to the entire underside of the vehicle during and

after assembly.

Requirements for maintaining the 12-year

unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty are

outlined in the Warranty Section of this Booklet

(page 35).

Restoring corrosion protection

Please take care that anti-corrosion material is

replaced when your car is repaired after body or

chassis damage.

BMW NA will not accept any liability for any

parts and accessories not approved by BMW.

Underbody maintenance

The underbody has to be cleaned at least once a

year, in spring, with plain water in order to remove

mud, chemical sediments and other deposits. If

those materials are not removed, corrosion (rust)

will occur on metal components.

Your BMW center will do this anti-corrosion

service for you.

Do not apply additional undercoating or

rust-proofing on or near the exhaust manifold,

exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or heat shields.

During driving, the substance used for undercoating

could overheat and cause a fire.

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