BMW 2008 1 Series, Service And Warranty Information

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Supplementary information (vehicles
with optional iDrive)
You can have further information on the scope of
maintenance displayed on the Control Display.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the i-menu.
3. Select “Info sources” and press the controller.
4. Select “Service Info” and press the controller.
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller until
“Service requirements” is selected and
press the controller.
6. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the second field from the top. Turn the con-
troller until “Status” is selected and press
the controller.
A list of selected maintenance operations and, if
applicable, inspections required by law is
displayed.
You can request more detailed information 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 for service or a legally man-
dated inspection is approaching. Please
schedule a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
The current service status is automatically
saved in the vehicle’s ignition key. The Service
Advisor at your BMW center has a device called
a key reader. When your Service Advisor inserts
your key into the key reader, all pertinent vehicle
and servicing data will be available, and a cus-
tomized maintenance checklist is printed out
based on the specific operations called for by
the Condition Based Service.
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