2006 BMW 5 SERIES TOURING brake pads replacement

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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Maintenance summary
The Condition Based Service System (CBS)
will determine the requirement for perform-
ance of the maintenance services described
on this and the following page. These
services may be required either individually
or in conjunction with other maintenance
services.
Standard operations
Maintenance work
• Brief diagnostic test
• Verify Check Control messages
• Check indicator and warning lights
• Reset CBS display
Engine oil
Maintenance work
• Change the engine oil and oil filter. Werecommend BMW High Performance 5W-
30 Synthetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866.
• After every 3rd engine oil change: Intake air cleaner: replace air filter element
(reduce replacement interval in dusty
operating conditions).
• Parking brake: check function
Microfilter
Maintenance work
• Replace ventilation microfilter
Front brake
Maintenance work
• Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
• Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if necessary
replace at extra charge*
Rear brake
Maintenance work
• Replace brake pads, clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
• Brake discs: Check surface and thickness, if necessary
replace at extra charge*
• Parking brake: Check condition, brake lining thickness and
function, if necessary replace at extra charge*.
*Unless covered by Maintenance Program
Vehicle Check
Maintenance work
• Check operation of horn, headlight flasher and hazard warning flashers.
• Check instrument and control lighting and heater/air-conditioning blower.
• Check lighting system: turn signals, back- up, license plate, interior (incl. map, reading
lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area
lights.
• Safety belts: check condition and function.
• Check windshield wiper and washer jet positions.
• Body: check for corrosion (except cavities).
• Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer condition, inflation pressure (also
spare tire).
If necessary, correct pressure (also spare).
• Battery: check state of charge (magic eye) and charge if required.
• Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
• Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.
• Rear-view mirrors
• Coolant: check fluid level and concentra- tion.
• Windshield washer and intensive cleaning system: check protection level, fluid level,
top if necessary.
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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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