Preparation of vehicles:
Gasoline tanks should be filled to no more than ¼ full or 4 gallons of fuel, whichever is less. Vehicles with more that ¼ tank of fuel will not be permitted entry into exhibit hall. Vehicles will need to have a locking gas cap, or tape securing the existing cap to the vehicle in order to prevent tampering. Arrangements for car cleaning service should be made in advance of the Auto Show. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to see that vehicles are kept clean.

Batteries:
Once positioning is final, the fire marshal requires that the positive lead to the battery be unbolted and taped over.

Entrance of vehicles into exhibit hall:
Platform, turntable, and concept vehicles may enter the exhibit hall as soon as displays are ready to receive them. These vehicles must be placed directly within the exhibitor’s display area. Please notify “Dock Foreman” or Brede service desk for access.

Production vehicles may gain entry into the exhibit hall beginning, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 8:00am. Show management reserves the right to change this time without advance notice. In order to avoid damage, floor and production vehicles will not be permitted entry earlier, as fork lifts and crates will still be on the exhibit floor. All vehicles must be in place by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009.

All vehicles, as well as display properties and floral arrangements must be placed so as to adhere to the 3' rule. (3' in on all sides of display area)

Vehicle staging area:
Vehicles may be staged in the “Preferred Parking Lot”, which is located on the west side of the convention center beginning, Wednesday, October 21st, at 8am. Each manufacturer is responsible for securing their vehicles. At the conclusion of the show, vehicles may be placed in the preferred parking lot, located west of the Convention Center, on Convention Center Drive.

Removal of vehicles from exhibit hall:
All production vehicles must be immediately removed from the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 9:00 p.m.

Under no circumstances may vehicles be parked in the dock areas at any time. Vehicles may be placed in the parking lot located west of the Convention Center, of Convention Center Drive. Any vehicles found to be illegally parked will be towed at the owner’s expense.