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If your X5 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 SAV could
result in short term starting problems and in the
long term could damage the battery.
In case the SAV is not operated for more than
four weeks it is advisable to:
a) consider using a proper trickle charger, fol-
lowing the charger manufacturer’s instruc-
tions, to maintain the battery’s state of charge;
or
b) consult your authorized BMW SAV center re-
garding 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 authorized BMW SAV
center for further guidance and information.
Extensive corrosion protection measures imple-
mented by BMW now make it possible to offer a
six-year limited anti-corrosion warranty against
rust perforation on your SAV provided that the
SAV is maintained in accordance with the provi-
sions of the New SAV Limited Warranty as out-
lined in the Warranty Section of this Statement
(page 29).
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 with metal
folds 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 six-year lim-
ited anti-corrosion warranty are outlined in the
Warranty Section of this Statement (page 29).
Restoring corrosion protection
Please take care that anti-corrosion material is
replaced when your car is repaired after body or
chassis damage.
BMW 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.
Your authorized BMW SAV center will do this
anti-corrosion service for you.
WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoating or rust-
proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converter or heat shields.
During driving, the substance used for under-
coating could overheat and cause a fire.
Battery Care
Corrosion Protection
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