2006 BMW Z4M COUPE trunk

Battery Care
If your car is driven only for short distances of
less than 10 miles over a prolonged period of
time, without an occasional drive at highway
speeds, the engine’s charging system will not
maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the vehi-
cle could result in short term starting problems
and in the long term could damage the battery.
In case the car is not operated for more than four
weeks it is advisable to:
a. consider using a proper trickle charger, follow- ing the charger manufacturer’s instructions, to
maintain the battery’s state of charge; or
b. consult your BMW center regarding battery removal. Once removed, the battery must be
charged and stored in a cool, dry place where
it can be protected from freezing. If the battery
will be stored for over 3 months, it must be
recharged every 3 months, or else it will
become damaged and useless.
Please consult with your BMW center for further
guidance and information.
Corrosion Protection
Extensive corrosion protection measures imple-
mented by BMW now make it possible to offer a
twelve-year limited anti-corrosion warranty
against rust perforation on your vehicle provided
that the vehicle is maintained in accordance with
the provisions of the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty as outlined in the Warranty Section of this
Statement (page 28).
The major degree of corrosion protection is due
to the electrophoretic dip painting process which
cathodically deposits paint particles on all body
parts, attracting paint particles into the minutest
cavities or seams. Body parts are designed to
provide optimum corrosion protection.
During manufacture, exterior body parts receive
an additional corrosion protection coat. Hood,
trunk, doors and other body parts with metal
folds are coated with PVC and sealed from the
outside. All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVC
for maximum protection against damage due to
stones, etc.
Corrosion protection materials tested over many
years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and
to the entire underside of the vehicle during and
after assembly.
Requirements for maintaining the twelve year
unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty are
outlined in the Warranty Section of this State-
ment (page 30).
Restoring corrosion protection
Please take care that anti-corrosion material is
replaced when your car is repaired after body or
chassis damage.
BMW will not accept any liability for any parts
and accessories not approved by BMW.
Underbody maintenance
The underbody has to be cleaned at least once a
year, in spring, with plain water in order to remove
mud, chemical sediments and other deposits. If
those materials are not removed, corrosion (rust)
will occur.
Your BMW center will do this anti-corrosion ser-
vice for you.
WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoating or rust-
proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, exhaust
pipes, catalytic converter or heat shields. During
driving, the substance used for undercoating could
overheat and cause a fire.
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11. If you accept the arbitrator’s decision, BMW will be bound by the decision, and will com-
ply with the decision within a reasonable
time not to exceed 30 days after we receive
notice of your acceptance of the decision.
12. Please call BBBAUTO LINE at
1 800 955-5100 for further details about the
program.
Special Programs
SOMETIMES BMW OF NORTH AMERICA
OFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT PRO-
GRAM TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THE COST
OF CERTAIN REPAIRS BEYOND THE TERMS
OF THE WARRANTY. CHECK WITH YOUR
BMW CENTER TO DETERMINE WHETHER
ANY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM IS APPLICA-
BLE TO YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE.
BMW Import Processing Centers
As a BMW owner, you will experience BMW qual-
ity first hand. Our dedication to excellence in
design, engineering, and service is among the
best in the world. And we invest heavily every
year in our people and facilities to ensure that our
quality standards are consistently applied from
the factory to the BMW center. Part of that invest-
ment program is devoted to our multi-million-dol-
lar Import Processing Centers staffed by our
highly trained specialists.
At these state-of-the-art facilities, each BMW is
given a thorough inspection after its transatlantic
shipment to the United States. Imperfections in
the mechanical and electrical systems or damage
to the sheet metal, paint, trim or other compo-
nents of the vehicle which may occur during
transportation from the factory to the United
States are normally detected and corrected at
the Import Processing Centers in the United
States. Any defect in material or workmanship
which occurs during the warranty period is cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
BMW Roadside Assistance
The BMW Roadside Assistance Program reflects
BMW’s commitment to your complete satisfac-
tion with the BMW ownership experience.
It is available for U.S. version BMWs in all 50
states, Canada, and Puerto Rico 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
It is a valuable benefit provided to you at no addi-
tional cost. (Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions noted on page 26).
Owner’s Eligibility
You are covered if your vehicle is:
– A new BMW automobile, distributed by BMW
NA, and purchased at an authorized BMW cen-
ter, OR;
– A new BMW automobile, purchased under the BMW NA European Delivery Plan, OR;
– A new, U.S. version, BMW automobile pur- chased under the Diplomatic or Military Sales
programs, operated in any of the 50 states,
Canada and Puerto Rico.
Coverage is provided for the vehicle itself,
regardless of the driver. Protection is concurrent
with the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Effective 1-1-06, protection is provided for 4
years/unlimited miles. Note: This does not affect
warranty coverage which remains at 4 years/
50,000 miles.
Getting Started
A temporary Roadside Assistance card can be
found inside your vehicle portfolio. It contains the
24-hour toll-free number for Roadside
Assistance.
For your convenience a decal which shows the
same information as the Roadside Assistance
card, has been affixed to the tool kit cover on the
trunk lid.
In a few weeks you will receive a permanent
Roadside Assistance card by mail. Your date of
purchase and vehicle identification number (VIN)
are embossed on the card.
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