park assist BMW 5 SERIES 2008 E60 Service and warranty information

Table of Contents
Page
The BMW Maintenance Program - 2008 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 535xi Sports Wagon, 550i .......................................... 1
Coverage ......................................................1
Maintenance Intervals ..............................................1
Exclusions from coverage ...........................................1
Maintenance Upgrade Option .........................................1
Maintenance Program . . ............................................ 2
Condition Based Service (CBS) ....................................... 2
Service Interval Display . . .......................................... 3
Info Display screen contents .........................................3
Control Display screen contents .......................................3
Symbols .......................................................3
Quality Certification I ...............................................5
Special Note ....................................................5
Maintenance summary ............................................. 5
Standard operations ...............................................5
Engine oil ......................................................5
Frontbrake .....................................................5
Rearbrake......................................................5
Vehicle Check ...................................................6
Brake fluid ......................................................6
Spark plugs .....................................................6
Automatic Transmission ............................................6
Evidence of maintenance work ....................................... 7
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule . .............................. 15
BatteryCare .................................................... 15
Corrosion Protection ............................................. 15
Restoring corrosion protection .......................................15
Underbody maintenance ...........................................16
Body Inspection ................................................. 17
Customer Assistance Information .................................... 23
Customer Assistance - Notification ................................... 23
BBB Auto Line .................................................. 24
California Residents ..............................................24
Special Programs ................................................ 26
BMW Import Processing Centers ..................................... 26
BMW Roadside Assistance ......................................... 26
Owners Eligibility ................................................27
Getting Started .................................................27
Calling For Assistance .............................................27

New Vehicle Limited Warranty—
2008 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2008 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 vehi-
cle must be brought, upon discovery of a defect
in material or workmanship, to the workshop of
any authorized BMW center, during normal busi-
ness 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, 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
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 26).
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, environ-
mental influences, flood, accident or fire dam-
age, 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
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.
31