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. We rec-
ommend 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:
Automatic air conditioning: Replace 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).
Reset tire pressure monitor.
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 concentration.
Windshield washer and intensive cleaning
system: check protection level, fluid level, top
if necessary.
Brake system connections and lines: check
for leaks, damage and correct positioning.
Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-
sion, 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
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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. The original
in-service date and vehicle identification number
(VIN) are embossed on the card.
This card should be carried by the driver of your
BMW.
Calling For Assistance
The toll-free BMW Roadside Assistance number
(1 800 332-4269) is answered by a BMW Road-
side Assistance service representative. In order
for you to receive quick and reliable services, it
is essential that you provide detailed and accu-
rate information to the service representative.
Be prepared to give:
Your name and address
Your complete Vehicle Identification Number
(found on your vehicle registration, your per-
manent Roadside Assistance card or on the
bottom drivers side of your windshield)
Model description of your vehicle
Original in-service date (located on your
Roadside Assistance card)
License plate number of your vehicle
Vehicle location (including nearby crossroads/
intersections, highway mile markers, street
numbers, landmarks, etc.)
Location you are calling from (including a
telephone number where you can be
reached). If you are calling from a public
phone wait there for the return call. Do not
leave this location without informing the
Roadside Assistance service representative.
A description of your vehicles problem. Spe-
cific and accurate information will enable the
Roadside Assistance service representative to
provide the proper help.
Emergency Valet Service. Should there be a
need beyond BMW Roadside Assistance, Emer-
gency Valet will provide a personal assistant
who will help in every way to get you to your
final destination. Emergency Valet will help you
locate a rental car or taxi agency, hotel or even
help procure airline reservations. In the event of
an emergency, this service will assist you in get-
ting information out to the proper party whether
it is business or personal. If we are unable to
contact one of your party, the message relay
service will document the information, and will
make reasonable efforts to deliver the message
to the message recipient.
Personal Trip Routing. Leave the planning to
us. Simply give one of our Roadside Assistance
service representatives a call, and we will pro-
vide you with detailed, easy to read, computer-
ized trip itinerary and companion map package.
Please allow up to two weeks to process your
request.
Services
From the information you provide, the BMW
Roadside Assistance service representative will
determine the type of help required.
Dispatch Service
A service provider will be dispatched to the site
of your disabled vehicle.
On-Site Assistance
On-site service for vehicle disablements such as
flat tires, dead batteries, and out of fuel condi-
tions is provided up to a maximum of $100.00
per incident by BMW Roadside Assistance.
The cost for parts and fuel, when used on-site,
are the responsibility of the owner/driver. The
New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover
any of the above on-site services.
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