transmission fluid BMW 5 SERIES 2007 E60 Service and warranty information

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The BMW Maintenance Program - 2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 550i . . .................. 1
Coverage ......................................................1
Maintenance Intervals ..............................................1
Exclusions from coverage ...........................................1
Maintenance Upgrade Option .........................................1
Maintenance Program . . ............................................ 2
The BMW Maintenance Program ...................................... 2
Condition Based Service (CBS) .......................................2
Service Interval Display . . .......................................... 3
Info Display screen contents .........................................3
Control Display screen contents .......................................3
Red Sectors ....................................................3
Yellow Sectors ...................................................3
Green lamps ....................................................4
Quality Certification I ...............................................5
Special Note ....................................................5
Maintenance summary ............................................. 6
Standard operations ...............................................6
Engine oil ......................................................6
Microfilter ......................................................6
Frontbrake .....................................................6
Rearbrake......................................................6
Vehicle Check ...................................................6
Brake fluid ......................................................7
Spark plugs .....................................................7
Automatic Transmission ............................................7
Evidence of maintenance work ....................................... 8
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule . .............................. 16
BatteryCare .................................................... 16
Corrosion Protection ............................................. 17
Restoring corrosion protection .......................................17
Underbody maintenance ...........................................17
Body Inspection ................................................. 18
Customer Assistance Information .................................... 24
Customer Assistance - Notification ................................... 25
BBB Auto Line .................................................. 25
California Residents ..............................................26
Special Programs ................................................ 27
BMW Import Processing Centers ..................................... 28

•Brake system connections and lines: check for
leaks, damage and correct positioning
• Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-
sion, 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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New Vehicle Limited Warranty—
2007 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2007 U.S. specification vehi-
cles 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 ser-
vice 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 defec-
tive part(s) using new or authorized remanufac-
tured 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, unlim-
ited 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 cen-
ter in Kansas.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is avail-
able 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 condi-
tions, such as brake pads/linings, brake
discs, clutch disc, pressure plate, filters,
upholstery, trim and chrome items, paint fin-
ish, 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 influ-
ences, 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, lubri-
cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacement
of filters, coolant, and refrigerant. Failure to main-
tain the vehicle properly in accordance with the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual or the Service
section of this Statement, that results in the fail-
ure of any part of the vehicle.
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