fuel BMW 5 SERIES 2006 E60 Service and warranty information

BMW Full Maintenance
Program – 2006 525i, 525xi,
530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports
Wagon, 550i
Full Maintenance Programs are a benefit
designed to help reduce the cost of owner-
ship.
2006 5 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 demon-
strator or company vehicle, whichever is
earlier.
Any authorized BMW center in the United
States or Puerto Rico will perform the
scheduled maintenance services on your
vehicle at no expense to you. The mainte-
nance schedule intervals are based on
average driving conditions and operation.
Should you request more frequent
maintenance service, the cost of these
services will not be covered by the
Maintenance Program.
Coverage
Full Maintenancecovers all factory recom-
mended maintenance, as determined by the
Condition Based Service System. 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
blades inserts - are included, provided wear
and tear exceeds BMW wear limits. Any
adjustments required due to normal operat-
ing conditions are also included. See pages
6-7 of this booklet for additional information.
Maintenance Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the
BMW Service Interval Display.
This BMW Service and Warranty Information
Booklet should be presented to your BMW
center when maintenance is required. Your BMW center will stamp this booklet
documenting the services or maintenance
performed.
Exclusions from coverage
- Items reimbursable under your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
- Gasoline.
- 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 Display.
Maintenance Upgrade Option
Please contact your authorized BMW center
for information regarding an optional 6 year
100,000 mile maintenance upgrade.
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Green lamps
No service is currently required.
You can request more detailed information
on every entry.
Turn the controller to scroll through the list,
then confirm the selected entry. Confirm to exit the list.
The vehicle’s current service status is auto-
matically 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 customized
maintenance checklist is printed out based
on the specific operations called for by the
Condition Based Service.
The performance of certain subsequent
maintenance elements, as required by the
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be
specified at intervals computed by the BMW
Service Interval Indicator as follows:
– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed
with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year. All 2006 model year 5 Series are factory-
filled with BMW High Performance Synthetic
oils. At the time of the printing of this
booklet, the following oils are strongly
recommended and approved by BMW:
• BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)
• Mobil 1 5W-30
• Mobil 1 5W-40
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for
inclusion in our list of recommended engine
oils. For the most current list of synthetic
oils, please contact your BMW center, or call
BMW of North America, LLC at 1-800-831-
1117. You can also obtain this information
from our website, www.bmwusa.com/.
BMW recommends that you check your
engine oil level whenever you add fuel to
your vehicle. If you need to add oil between
oil changes and are unable to obtain BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or
another special oil on the list, use a synthetic
oil with an API rating of SH or higher.
The following maintenance elements must
be performed at the mileage/time stated
(time intervals begin from the vehicle’s
production date):
- Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every two years, or when specified by CBS.
- Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor deteriorates strictly on a mileage
basis and must therefore be replaced as
follows to maximize vehicle fuel economy
and minimize exhaust pollution: 120,000
miles
- Spark Plug Service: Replace at 100,000 miles, or when specified by CBS.
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Vehicle Check
Maintenance work (continued)
• Brake system connections and lines: check for leaks, damage and correct positioning
• Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. trans- mission, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust
system), check for damage, leaks and
corrosion
• Steering components: check for clearance, leaks, damage and wear
• Final Inspection: Road test with check of – Brakes
– Steering
– Shock absorbers (visual)
– Transmission
Brake fluid
Maintenance work
• Replace brake fluid
Spark plugs
Maintenance work
• Replace spark plugs at intervals of 100,000 miles
Automatic Transmission
Maintenance work
• Replace ATF at intervals of 100,000 miles
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Emission Control
Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule as shown is
required for the proper functioning of the
emission control 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 As specified by CBS
Emission Control Components
Oxygen sensor 120,000 miles:
Battery Care
If your car 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 vehicle could result in short term starting
problems and in the long term could damage
the battery.
In case the car is not operated for several
weeks it is advisable to:
a) consider using a proper trickle charger, following the charger manufacturer’s
instructions, to maintain the battery’s
state of charge; or
b) consult your BMW center regarding 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 BMW center for
further guidance and information.
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recipient.
Personal Trip Routing. Leave the planning
to us. Simply give one of our Roadside
Assistance service representatives a call,
and we’ll provide you with detailed, easy to
read, computerized trip itinerary and
companion map package. Please allow two
weeks to process your request.
Services
From the information you provide, the BMW
Roadside Assistance service representative
will determine the type of help required.
Dispatch Service
A service provider will be dispatched to the
site of your disabled vehicle.
On-Site Assistance
On-site service for vehicle disablements
such as flat tires, dead batteries, and out of
fuel conditions is provided up to a maximum
of $100.00 per incident by BMW Roadside
Assistance.
The cost for parts and fuel, when used on-
site, are the responsibility of the owner/driver.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not
cover any of the above on-site services.
Lock-Out
Your BMW is equipped with an advanced
entry system, which cannot be bypassed by
traditional locksmith methods without signifi-
cant damage to your vehicle. BMW encour-
ages you to always carry your spare wallet
key separately from your other keys.
However, in the event that you find yourself
locked out, a simple telephone call to
Roadside Assistance will help you get back
on the road. A representative will help you
find transportation or arrange towing service
to the nearest BMW center. Related towing
costs will be compensated up to $100 per
incident. You, or the person driving your
vehicle, are responsible for any expenses
related to replacement keys.
Towing Service
In the event of a mechanical breakdown
normally covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, your vehicle will be trans-
ported (at no cost) to the nearest authorized
BMW center. Your vehicle is also covered in
the event of an accident or collision.
If a breakdown occurs after normal business
hours, your vehicle will be transported to a
secure location and transported to the
nearest authorized BMW center 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, or viola-
tion of law (federal, state or local) are
provided at the expense of the owner/driver.
If it is necessary for you to have your vehicle
towed through your own arrangements,
you
must contact BMW Roadside Assistance
for prior authorization and instructions on
claim procedures. All claims must be
submitted within sixty (60) days of the
disablement or occurrence, accompanied by
the original receipts. Claims received after
that time period may not be honored and are
subject to the full discretion of BMW
Roadside Assistance. If BMW Roadside
Assistance is not contacted for "prior"
authorization, the maximum coverage for
towing is $100.00.
Sign-and-Drive
Typically, if you are within the terms of your
warranty, the services you receive under the
BMW Roadside Assistance program will not
require payment. In most cases, you will
simply sign a receipt from the provider of
services.
Trip Interruption Benefits
Trip interruption benefits are provided for
mechanical breakdowns as follows:
– Breakdowns that are warranty related, and;
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
– 2006 Models (Valid Only in
the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2006 U.S. specification
vehicles distributed by BMW NA or sold
through the BMW NA European Delivery
Program against defects in materials or
workmanship to the first retail purchaser, and
each subsequent purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or 50,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
This warranty 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.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this warranty, the
vehicle must be brought, upon discovery of a
defect in material or workmanship, to the
workshop of any authorized BMW center,
during normal business hours. The BMW
center will, without charge for parts or labor,
either repair or replace the defective part(s)
using new or authorized remanufactured
parts. The decision to repair or replace said
part(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW NA.
Parts for which replacements are made
become the property of BMW NA.
In all cases, a reasonable time must be allowed
for warranty repairs to be completed after the
vehicle is received by the BMW center.
Safety Belt 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, unlimited 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.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is
available to every BMW owner during the
new vehicle warranty period.
Roadside assistance and other owner
benefits are available by calling: 1-800-332-4269
For additional details on towing and other
owner benefits please refer to the BMW
Roadside Assistance section of this
Statement (page 28).
Other Items
Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade
inserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.
Items which are subject to wear and tear
or deterioration due to driving habits or
conditions, such as brake pads/linings,
brake discs, clutch disc, pressure plate,
filters, upholstery, trim and chrome items,
paint finish, drive belts, glass, and similar
items, are specifically limited to defects
in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
Damage which results from negligence,
improper operation of the vehicle, improper
repair, lack of or improper maintenance,
environmental influences, flood, accident or
fire damage, road salt corrosion, or use of
improper or contaminated fuel.
Damage to the engine, transmission or any
related component caused by improper
shifting of the transmission.
Maintenance services and parts when
replaced during maintenance such as spark
plugs, lubricants, fluids, engine tuneup parts,
replacement of filters, coolant, and refriger-
ant.
Failure to maintain the vehicle properly in
accordance with the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual or the Service section of
this Statement, that results in the failure of
any part of the vehicle.
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respect to parts other than genuine BMW
parts.
However, the use of non-BMW replacement
parts or non-EPA certified parts does not
invalidate the warranty on other components,
unless non-BMW parts or non-EPA certified
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, improper adjustment, modifi-
cation, alteration, tampering, disconnection,
improper or inadequate maintenance, use of
leaded fuel or fuels containing more than
10% ethanol, or other oxygenates with more
than 2.8% oxygen by weight (i.e., more than
15% MTBE or more than 3% methanol plus
an equivalent amount of co-solvent).
The replacement of maintenance parts, such
as spark plugs, filters and similar items used
in required maintenance services, the repair
or replacement of maintenance parts beyond
the first required inspection/maintenance, or
if the part has been replaced earlier for
reasons other than it being defective.
The car or any part of the car unless a failure
causes the car to fail to conform to applica-
ble emission regulations.
Any car on which the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage
cannot be determined.
The car, if the vehicle identification number is
altered or cannot be read, 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
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN.
BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVE- NIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE
VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial damages, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.
Additionally, if you are a California, Maine,
Massachusetts or Vermont resident and your
vehicle is registered in that state, your
vehicle is eligible for California Emissions
Warranty coverage.
These federal warranty provisions also apply
to all vehicles sold in all U.S. states and terri-
tories regardless of whether a state has
enacted state warranty provisions that differ
from the federal provisions.
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The following systems are covered by the
Federal Emission Performance Warranty for a
period of two years or 24,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. The specific systems
may vary according to model, therefore, all of
the systems listed may not be used on your
vehicle. For assistance in determining which
systems and specific components within
these systems apply to your vehicle, please
contact your BMW center.
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
FUEL METERING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION
SYSTEM (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, whichever occurs first.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (INCLUDING
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)
For assistance in determining coverage of
the specific components of the on-board
diagnostic system, please contact your BMW
center.
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California Emission Control
Warranty Statement*
Your Warranty Rights and
Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and
BMW of North America (BMW NA) are
pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 2006 vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must be
designed, built and equipped to meet the
State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
BMW NA must warrant the emission control
system on your vehicle for the periods of
time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of
your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include
parts such as the fuel injection system, the
ignition system, catalytic converter, and
engine computer. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other
emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, BMW
NA will repair your vehicle at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
– For 3 years or 50,000 miles whicheveroccurs first:
1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspec- tion, all necessary repairs and adjust-
ments will be made by BMW NA to
ensure that your vehicle passes the
inspection. This is your emission control
system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is
your short-term emission control system
DEFECTS WARRANTY.
– For 7 years or 70,000 miles whichever occurs first:
If an emission-related part specially noted on
page 42 as having coverage for 7 years or
70,000 miles is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by BMW NA. This is
your long-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
– As the vehicle owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in your Owner’s
Manual. BMW NA recommends 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
performance of all scheduled mainte-
nance.
– You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to an authorized BMW center as
soon as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reason-
able amount of time, not to exceed 30
days.
– As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that BMW NA may deny your
warranty coverage if your vehicle or part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifica-
tions.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact:
BMW of North America, LLC Customer Relations and Services
Department
PO. Box 1227
Westwood, N.J. 07675-1227
Telephone: 1-800-831-1117
Website: www.bmwusa.com
or the California Air Resources Board
9528 Telstar Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
*The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2006 U.S. specification
BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in
California, Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont.
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It is strongly recommended that any replace-
ment parts used for maintenance, repair or
replacement of emission control systems be
genuine BMW Service Parts or BMW
Authorized Remanufactured Parts. Without
invalidating this warranty, the owner may
elect to have maintenance, repair or replace-
ment of the emission control systems
performed by any automotive repair estab-
lishment, or elect to use parts other than
BMW Authorized Remanufactured or
genuine BMW Service Parts. However, the
cost of such service or parts will not be
covered under this warranty, except in
emergency situations. In an emergency
situation, where an authorized BMW center
is not reasonably available or a warranty
replacement part is not available within 30
days, repairs may be performed at any avail-
able service establishment or by any individ-
ual using any replacement part.
A repair not completed within 30 days
constitutes an emergency. BMW NA will
reimburse the owner for such emergency
repairs (including labor, parts and diagnosis
not to exceed BMW suggested retail price
for all warranted parts replaced and labor
charges based on the manufacturer’s recom-
mended time allowance for the warranty
repair and the geographically appropriate
hourly labor rate) that are covered under this
warranty. Replaced parts and paid invoices
must be presented to a BMW center as a
condition of reimbursement for emergency
repairs not performed by a BMW center.
The use of replacement parts, which are not
of equivalent quality, may impair the effec-
tiveness of emission control systems. If other
than genuine BMW Service Parts or
Authorized Remanufactured Parts are used
for maintenance, repair or replacement of
components affecting emission control, the
owner should obtain assurances that such
parts are warranted by their manufacturer to
be equivalent to genuine BMW parts in
performance and durability. BMW NA
assumes no liability under this warranty with
respect to parts other than genuine BMW
parts.
However, the use of non-BMW replacement
parts does not invalidate the warranty on other components, unless non-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, disconnection, improper or
inadequate maintenance, 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 required maintenance services or the
repair or replacement of maintenance parts
beyond the first replacement interval.
Any car on which the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage
cannot be determined.
The car, if the vehicle identification number is
altered or cannot be determined, or if the car
has been declared a total loss or sold for
salvage purposes.
General
The warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN. BMW
OF NORTH AMERICA HEREBY EXCLUDES
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF
THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
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