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154nThe BMW Maintenance System
years considered the actual conditions
under which the vehicle operates.
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet (US models)/Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
From the point of view of maintenance,
62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated
in short-distance urban driving are not
the equivalent of the same distance
covered at moderate speeds in long-
Please refer to the Service and War-
ranty Information Booklet (US models)
or to the Warranty and Service Guide
distance highway travel. In response to Booklet (Canadian models) for addi-
this fact, the BMW Maintenance Sys-
tem monitors operating conditions as
the basis for determining the optimum
service intervals for your individual ve-
hicle.
tional information on maintenance inter-
vals and procedures. Depending upon
operating conditions, it may be a good
idea to have the body checked for
stone damage and chips at the same
time as a precaution against rust.
The BMW Maintenance System has
been designed as a reliable means of
providing maximum driving and operat-
ing safety – and as cost-effectively as
possible for you.
The BMW Maintenance System in-
cludes the Engine Oil Service and In-
spections I and II.
Have your BMW center do the
maintenance and repair. Your
Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual loads on the car
covers every kind of operating situation.
However, even those who drive only
short distances – significantly less than
6,200 miles (10,000 km) annually –
should have the engine oil changed at
least every 2 years since oil deterio-
rates over time, regardless of use.
BMW center is always informed on the
latest maintenance work and repair
techniques and equipped with the re-
quired special tools. In addition, check-
ing parts known from experience to be
subject to wear is a permanent part of
the maintenance specifications. Be
sure that all maintenance work is con-
firmed in the Service and Warranty In-
formation Booklet (US models) or in the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models). These entries will
constitute your proof that the vehicle
has received regular maintenance. They
are also required in the event of a war-
ranty claim.<
Please keep in mind that regular main-
tenance is not only necessary for the
safety of your vehicle, but also plays a
significant role in maintaining the resale
value of the vehicle.
Service Interval Display
Advanced technology is employed to
calculate the optimal maintenance in-
tervals, which are then indicated in the
Service Interval Display. While conven-
tional systems rely on distance traveled
alone to determine when service is due,
the BMW Maintenance System has for
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