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Vehicle Check

Maintenance work:

䉯 Check operation of horn, headlight flasher

and hazard warning flashers.

䉯 Check instrument and control lighting and

heater/air-conditioning blower.

䉯

Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,

license plate, interior (incl. map, reading lights),

glovebox, flashlight, luggage area lights.

䉯 Safety belts: Check condition and function.

䉯 Check windshield wiper and washer jet

positions.

䉯 Body: Check for corrosion (except cavities).

䉯 Tires: Check tread depth, wear pattern, outer

condition, inflation pressure. If necessary, cor-

rect pressure.

䉯 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor.

䉯 Battery: Check state of charge (magic eye)

and charge if required.

䉯 Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.

䉯 Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn

covers, obvious damage or attachment of

stickers.

䉯 Rear-view mirrors

䉯 Coolant: Check fluid level and concentration.

䉯 Windshield washer and intensive cleaning

system: Check protection level, fluid level, top

if necessary.

䉯 Check expiration date on the M Mobility Sys-

tem sealant bottle. Change sealant bottle if

needed at additional charge.

䉯 Brake system connections and lines: Check

for leaks, damage and correct positioning.

䉯 Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. transmis-

sion, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system):

Check for damage, leaks and corrosion.

䉯 Steering components: Check for clearance,

leaks, damage and wear.

䉯 Final Inspection: Road test with check of

– Brakes, including burnishing of parking

brake pads

– Steering

– Shock absorbers (visual)

– Transmission

Brake fluid

Maintenance work:

䉯 Replace brake fluid.

Spark plugs (not displayed in the

CBS)

Maintenance work:

䉯 Replace spark plugs at intervals of

37,000 miles.

Emission Control Maintenance

Schedule

The maintenance schedule as shown is required

for the proper functioning of the emission con-

trol systems for optimum vehicle performance

and fuel economy.

Basic Engine

Engine oil As specified by CBS

Engine oil filter As specified by CBS

Fuel System

Air filter 1200 miles, then every

engine oil change

Ignition System

Spark plugs 37,000 miles

Emission Control

Components

Oxygen sensor 120,000 miles

Evidence of Maintenance Work

This BMW Service and Warranty Information

Booklet should be presented to your BMW cen-

ter when maintenance is required. Make sure

that confirmation of maintenance work is always

entered in this Service and Warranty Information

Booklet. You may need this for any warranty

claims that become necessary, and later on as

evidence that your car has been given the cor-

rect and regular maintenance that justifies its

resale or trade-in value.

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