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To ensure that our products continue to
embody unexcelled levels of quality and
safety, we at BMW pursue a policy of
continuous, ongoing development
embracing all aspects of design. This
process includes all components and
accessories as well as manufacturing
techniques. It is possible that some of
the equipment in your own vehicle may
differ from that described in this
manual. For the same reason, it is
impossible to guarantee that the
descriptions and illustrations will be
accurate in all respects. We must there-
fore request your understanding for the
fact that we are unable to recognize lia-
bility claims based on discrepancies
between the data, illustrations and
descriptions in this manual and your
own vehicle's equipment.
For your safety
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including
10
X
ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8
X
oxygen by weight – i.e.
15
X
MTBE or 3
X
methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent – will
not void the applicable warranties
respecting defects in materials or work-
manship. Field experience has indi-
cated significant differences in fuel
quality – i.e. volatility, composition,
additives, etc. – among gasolines
offered for sale in the United States and
Canada. Use of poor-quality fuels can
lead to poor starting, drivability prob-
lems and stalling; these difficulties can
be aggravated by extreme operating
conditions such as those encountered
in extremely hot weather and at high
altitudes.
Should you encounter drivability prob-
lems which you suspect could be
related to the fuel you are using, we
recommend that you respond by
switching to a recognized high-quality
brand.
Failure to comply with these recom-
mendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Always observe all applicable safety
rules and precautions when handling
gasoline.
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Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by
BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original
BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire
the assurance that they have been thor-
oughly tested by BMW to ensure
optimum performance when installed
on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workman-
ship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damages resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made
by other manufacturers to confirm that
it can be used on a BMW safely and
without risk to either the vehicle, its
operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on
using these items, are available from all
BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
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