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Page 2: ..._________ Home _____________________________________________________________________ Model ________________________________________________ Year _______________ VIN Retail In Service Date _________________________________________________________ Trim Code ___________________________________ Color Code_____________________ Production Date ____________________________________________________________...

Page 3: ... Sectors 5 Green lamps 5 Symbols 5 Special Note 6 Quality Certification I 6 Maintenance Summary 7 Standard operations 7 Engine oil 7 Microfilter not shown in CBS 7 Front brake 7 Rear brake 7 Vehicle Check 7 Brake fluid 8 Spark plugs not shown in CBS 8 Automatic Transmission 8 Emission Control Maintenance Schedule 8 Evidence of Maintenance Work 8 Battery Care 17 Corrosion Protection 17 Restoring co...

Page 4: ... 33 Limited Warranty Rust Perforation 2008 Models 34 REQUIRED MAINTENANCE 34 Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Valid only in the U S A and Puerto Rico 35 What is not covered 36 General 36 Federal Emissions Performance Warranty Valid only in the U S A and Puerto Rico 37 California Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations 39 Manufacturer s Warranty Coverage 39 ...

Page 5: ... Statement SULEV PZEV Your Warranty Rights and Obligations 44 Manufacturers Warranty Coverage 44 Owners Warranty Responsibilities 44 California Emission Control System Limited Warranty SULEV PZEV 45 What is not covered 46 General 46 Page ...

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Page 7: ...original in ser vice date whichever comes first 䉯 BMW Roadside Assistance No cost 24 7 on the road assistance for 4 years unlimited miles from the original in service date Also includes alternate transportation and trip in terruption benefits as well as trip routing services 䉯 New Vehicle Limited Warranty Limited cov erage for defects in materials and workman ship for 4 years 50 000 miles from the...

Page 8: ... be determined 䉯 Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is deemed a total loss 䉯 Maintenance or repairs performed by other than an Authorized BMW center within the United States or Puerto Rico 䉯 Vehicles used in competitive events 䉯 Oil changes performed outside the recom mended maintenance intervals as indicated by the Service Interval Display Maintenance Upgrade Option Please contact your autho...

Page 9: ...rupt the calculation of time based services Have all items requiring time based maintenance such as brake fluid and possibly also the engine oil and microfilter brought up to date by your BMW center Also see the section on battery care on page 17 of this statement Service Interval Display Info Display screen contents The distance remaining until your next service briefly appears when you switch on...

Page 10: ...pads 6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid Note 1 The display icons for the state required safety and emissions inspection may be deactivated by your BMW center if the state in which your BMW is registered does not required them Note 2 The sequence of displayed service items may vary The data for the next service appointment is shown first 4 ...

Page 11: ... on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Red Sectors The service deadline has already passed Yellow Sectors The deadline for service or a state inspection is approaching Please contact your BMW center for an appointment Green lamps No service is currently required Symbols No service is currently required The deadline ...

Page 12: ...he oxygen sensor deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and must therefore be replaced every 120 000 miles to maximize vehicle fuel econ omy and minimize exhaust pollution For the 128i SULEV PZEV models the oxygen sen sor must be replaced every 150 000 miles The replacement of the oxygen sensor is required under the terms of the applicable BMW emission system warranties 䉯 Spark Plug Service not ...

Page 13: ...ads clean brake pad contact points in calipers 䉯 Brake discs Check surface and thickness if necessary replace at extra charge 䉯 Parking brake Check condition brake lining thickness and function if necessary replace at extra charge Unless covered by Maintenance Program Vehicle Check Maintenance work 䉯 Check operation of horn headlight flasher and hazard warning flashers 䉯 Check instrument and contr...

Page 14: ...ance schedule as shown is required for the proper functioning of the emission con trol systems for optimum vehicle performance and fuel economy Basic Engine Engine oil As specified by CBS Engine oil filter As specified by CBS Fuel System Air filter As specified by CBS Ignition System Spark plugs 128i versions 100 000 miles Spark plugs 135i versions 45 000 miles Emission Control Components Oxygen s...

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Page 23: ...etic 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 pa...

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Page 30: ...refully review all the facts involved and let you know what further action will be taken in conjunction with your BMW center Please remember the first step in resolving a complaint is to contact the authorized BMW center that performed the work on your vehicle They have the necessary equipment and the personnel to achieve this goal We are confident that every effort will be made to ensure your sat...

Page 31: ...porting evidence You may also submit your claim in writing and ask for a decision on the documents you submit without attending a hearing BBB AUTO LINE will usually render a decision within 40 days from the time you file your complaint The decision is binding on BMW NA if you decide to accept it BMW NA must comply with the decision within the time frame specified by the arbitrator Important You mu...

Page 32: ...hicles applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts BMW NA may be required to replace or repurchase the vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b creates a pre sumption that BMW NA has had a reason able number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within 18 months from delivery to the buyer or 18 000 miles on the vehicles odom eter wh...

Page 33: ...H AMERICA LLC BMW NA OFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THE COST OF CERTAIN REPAIRS BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE WARRANTY CHECK WITH YOUR BMW CENTER TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM IS APPLICABLE TO YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE BMW Roadside Assistance The BMW Roadside Assistance Program reflects BMWs commitment to your com plete satisfaction with the BMW ownership experience It ...

Page 34: ... Assistance service representative 䉯 A description of your vehicles problem Spe cific and accurate information will enable the Roadside Assistance service representative to provide the proper help Emergency Valet service Should there be a need beyond BMW Roadside Assistance Emer gency Valet service will provide a personal assistant who will help in every way to get you to your final destination Em...

Page 35: ...enter on the next business day If you request that the vehicle be taken to a location other than the nearest authorized BMW center any additional expense will be your responsibility However you may request at no cost to be taken to a different BMW center as long as it is within 50 additional miles of the nearest BMW center Towing requests for vehicles disabled because of casualty fire act of God o...

Page 36: ...ive days per incident Always contact BMW Roadside Assistance for trip interruption benefits They will assist in making all the necessary arrangements Car Rental Discounts Discounts are available from Hertz and Enter prise car rental companies Benefits may vary with each company and location and are sub ject to change without notice Simply display your Roadside Assistance card showing the applicabl...

Page 37: ...achusetts Rhode Island or Vermont The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty also applies to 2008 SULEV PZEV models sold leased and or registered in Oregon and Washington SULEV PZEV models registered in California Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Jersey New York Rhode Island and Vermont have different emissions warranty coverage please refer to the SULEV PZEV section beginning on ...

Page 38: ...Warranty Kansas Safety belts are covered under the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in material or workmanship for a period of 10 years unlim ited mileage from the date of purchase In order to be eligible for this coverage the vehicle must be a new car retailed in the State of Kansas and the repair performed by an authorized BMW center in Kansas Other Items Wheel alignment balancing an...

Page 39: ... will not accept any liability for any parts and accessories not approved by BMW This warranty shall be null and void if the vehicle identification number has been altered or cannot be read if the odometer has been replaced or altered and the true mileage cannot be determined if the vehicle has been declared a total loss or sold for sal vage purposes or if the vehicle has been used in any competit...

Page 40: ...D WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN BMW OF NORTH AMERICA LLC BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUD ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow li...

Page 41: ...per formed at the owners expense as prescribed in the maintenance schedule for the BMW Emis sion Control System Service intervals are com puted by the onboard BMW service interval indicator and displayed on the instrument panel The instructions for proper maintenance and use can be found in the Owners Manual It is strongly recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance repair or repla...

Page 42: ...d or if the car has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage purposes General These warranties give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL ...

Page 43: ...ales demonstrator service loaner SLP or company vehicle whichever is earlier This war ranty continues for a period of 2 years or 24 000 miles whichever occurs first except for specific emissions control components as listed on page 38 for which the warranty period is 8 years or 80 000 miles whichever occurs first This warranty is made subject to the terms and conditions that apply to the Emission ...

Page 44: ...STEM FUEL METERING SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYS TEM PCV FUEL EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM SENSORS DEVICES ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD RELATED PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABOVE SYSTEMS The following components and or system are is covered under the Federal Emission Warranty for a period of 8 years or 80 000 miles which ever o...

Page 45: ...will be repaired or replaced by BMW NA This is your long term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual BMW NA rec ommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle but BMW NA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of recei...

Page 46: ...are warranted up to the replace ment interval specified in the Service section of this Statement BMW NA may repair a part in lieu of replacing it when performing warranty repairs Parts for which replacements are made become the property of BMW NA After 3 years or 50 000 miles and in accordance with para graph c above such repairs are limited to the repair or replacement of those parts identified i...

Page 47: ...ity under this warranty with respect to parts other than genuine BMW parts However the use of non genuine BMW replace ment parts does not invalidate the warranty on other components unless non genuine BMW parts cause damage to warranted parts What is not covered This warranty does not cover malfunctions caused by any of the following accident flood misuse modification alteration tampering disconne...

Page 48: ...BMW Tire Warranty Statement Tires are warranted by their respective manufac turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac turer warranty statements Instructions for proper tire care and maintenance are contained in the Owner s Manual Should you experience difficulty in obtaining warranty service from a tire manufacturer your authorized BMW center will assist you in resolving the difficulty Cali...

Page 49: ...V Models The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2008 U S specification BMW SULEV PZEV vehicles sold leased and or registered in California Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Jersey New York Rhode Island or Vermont 43 ...

Page 50: ...m DEFECTS WARRANTY Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owners Manual BMW NA rec ommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle but BMW NA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor mance of all scheduled maintenance You a...

Page 51: ...d replacement are warranted up to the replace ment interval specified in the Service section of this Statement BMW NA may repair a part in lieu of replacing it when performing warranty repairs Parts for which replacements are made become the property of BMW NA A repair performed as the result of a smog check test failure due to a defect in a part which is warranted for 15 years 150 000 is covered ...

Page 52: ...over malfunctions caused by any of the following accident flood misuse modification alteration tampering dis connection improper or inadequate mainte nance except if performed by an authorized BMW center doing warranty repair work use of leaded fuel or fuel other than as specified in the Owner s Manual The replacement of maintenance parts such as spark plugs filters and similar items used in requi...

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Page 59: ...tes or if there are no cards left please contact the BMW Customer Relations Center at 1 800 831 1117 BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675 9868 Attn Customer Satisfaction NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRSTCLASSMAIL PERMITNO 131 WESTWOOD NJ For immediate updates or if there are no cards left please contact the BMW Customer Relations Cente...

Page 60: ...r above if known Purchased Privately Exported Traded Destroyed Lease Ended Stolen Gifted Never Owned Information Change Card Please print new owner or update your customer information For immediate updates please contact the BMW Customer Relations Center at 1 800 831 1117 The information provided by you will be used by BMW to update new owner and customer information Rest assured that we will not ...

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