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)
– Gearbox
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 –
2005 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2005 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 follow-
ing:
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 shift-
ing 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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For assistance in determining which parts are
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at 1-800-
831-1117. You may obtain further information
concerning the emissions warranty or report
violations of warranty terms, by contacting Air
Resources Board (ARB), Mobile Source
Operations Division, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El
Monte, CA 91731. Please include the title of
the BMW service department head and
telephone number.
California Emission Warranty
Parts List
The following components are covered for
defects by the California Emission Control
System Limited Warranty for a period of 7
years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first:
745i 760iComponent 745Li 760Li
Intake Manifold/System••
Camshaft Adjustment Unit••
Engine Control Module••
Knock Sensor•
Fuel Tank••
Valvetronic Sensor•
Valvetronic System•
Cylinder Head Cover Gasket••
Secondary Air Tube•
High Pressure Fuel Pump•
High Pressure Fuel Lines•
Fuel Rail•
Fuel Injector•
Fuel Injector O-Ring•
Fuel Pressure Sensor•
Transmission Control Module••
Exhaust Manifold w/Catalyst••
Tire Warranty Statement
Tires are warranted by their respective
manufacturer as detailed in the applicable tire
manufacturer’s warranty statements.
Instructions for proper tire care and mainte-
nance are contained in the Owner’s Manual.
Should you experience difficulty in obtaining
warranty service from a tire manufacturer,
your authorized BMW center will assist you in
resolving the difficulty.
Notice
The “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety
Act of 1966” requires manufacturers to be in a
position to contact the vehicle owners when a
correction of a product defect becomes
necessary. Please fill in the attached
postcard if you change your address or
purchase a used BMW.
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