dashboard BMW 3 SERIES 2004 E46 Service and warranty information

BMW Maintenance Programs -
2004 Models
Maintenance Programs are a benefit designed
to help reduce the cost of scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance.
2004 3 Series vehicles purchased from any
Authorized BMW center in the United States or
Puerto Rico are covered by Full Maintenance
for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. Coverage begins on the date of
first retail sale or the date the vehicle is first
placed in service as a demonstrator or
company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Any authorized BMW center in the United
States or Puerto Rico will perform the sched-
uled or additional maintenance services on
your vehicle at no expense to you. The
maintenance schedule intervals are based on
normal driving conditions and operation.
Should you request more frequent mainte-
nance service, the cost of these services
will not be covered by the Maintenance
Program.
Coverage
Full Maintenance covers all factory recom-
mended maintenance, as determined by the
service interval indicator. Additional items that
need replacement due to normal wear and
tear, and that are not covered by the original
New Vehicle Limited Warranty - such as brake
pads, brake rotors, and wiper blade inserts -
are included, provided wear and tear
exceeds BMW specifications. Any adjust-
ments required due to normal operating
conditions are also included. See pages 5-8
of this statement for additional information.
Maintenance Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Indicator lights on the check control
panel in the dashboard.This BMW Service and Warranty Information
Statement should be presented to your BMW
center when maintenance is required. Your
BMW center will stamp this book documenting
the services or maintenance performed.
Exclusions from coverage
– Items reimbursable under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
– Gasoline and gasoline additive.
– Windshield washer additive (except when
in conjunction with scheduled
maintenance).
– Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and
rotation.
– Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as:
seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door
panels and all chrome trim.
– Damage detected when performing the rust
perforation inspection.
– Damage which results from negligence,
improper operation of the vehicle, wear and
tear or deterioration due to driving habits or
conditions, improper repair, environmental
influences, flood, accident or fire damage,
road salt corrosion, alteration, installation of
non-BMW accessories, or use of improper,
poor quality or contaminated fuel.
– Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or
vehicles where the true mileage cannot be
determined.
– Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is
deemed a total loss.
– Maintenance or repairs performed by other
than an Authorized BMW center within the
United States or Puerto Rico.
– Vehicles used in competitive events.
– Oil changes performed outside the
recommended maintenance intervals as
indicated by the Service Interval Indicator.
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3 Con-
Series vertible
Check battery state-of-charge indicator and charge if required.  
Check lighting system, i.e.: headlights, foglights, parking, back-up,  
license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box, flashlight,
illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment/area lights.
Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination.  
Check all warning/indicator lights, check control.  
Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, headlight  
dimmer and flasher switch.
Check wipers and washer system(s); wiper blades, washer jet positions.  
Check condition and function of safety belts.  
Visually examine all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or  
attachment of decals, decorations or accessories.
Check central locking/double lock.  
Check operation of all latches.  
Check heater/air conditioner blower, rear window defogger.  
Check rear view mirrors.  
Activate automatic roll-over protection system via OBD plug. 
Note: First remove hardtop/lower top.
Lubricate convertible top sliding linkage covers. 
Final Inspection
Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, clutch/manual  
transmission or automatic transmission.
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