BMW 2008 3 Series- User Manual

The BMW Maintenance Program The BMW Maintenance Program is a benefit designed to help reduce the cost of ownership. This program has been devised with the follow- ing objectives: to maximize vehicle safety, reli- ability, and resale value by minimizing breakdowns resulting from wear, and minimizing ...

speeds during acceleration requires more fre- quent maintenance intervals than a vehicle driven for 50,000 miles for long distances at low engine speeds primarily at operating temperature. The advanced technologies at BMW have led to the development of the unique BMW Condition Based Service (CBS) sy...

Possible displays 1. Button for selecting functions 2. Service requirements 3. Engine oil 4. Roadworthiness test* 5. Front brake pads 6. Rear brake pads 7. Brake fluid The sequence of displayed service items mayvary. The data for the next service appointmentis shown first. Supplementary information ...

䉯 The engine coolant has a lifetime rating anddoes not need to be changed except for sys-tem repairs. For your convenience, you may also wish to haveyour BMW center perform any necessary opera-tions to fulfill any state inspection requirements inyour area concurrent with the maintenance ele-ments sp...

Vehicle Check Maintenance work: 䉯 Check operation of horn, headlight flasherand hazard warning flashers. 䉯 Check instrument and control lighting andheater/air-conditioning blower. 䉯 Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,license plate, interior (incl. map, readinglights), glovebox, flashlight,...

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 engines charging system will not maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the vehi- cle could result in short term starting problems ...

Customer Assistance Information Your satisfaction with our product and the ser-vices provided by authorized BMW centers is ofgreat importance to us. We take pride in ourproduct, as does the BMW center who servicesit. If you should ever have a question regardingyour BMW centers service or your BMW’s ...

BBB Auto Line If your concern is still not resolved to your satis-faction, BMW NA offers additional assistancethrough BBB AUTO LINE in ARKANSAS, CALI-FORNIA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, IOWA, KENTUCKY,MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA,PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, and VIRGINIA. BBBAUTO LINE is a dispute resolution progr...

9. The following remedies may not be sought in BBB AUTO LINE: punitive or multiple damages, attorneys fees, or consequentialdamages other than as provided in CaliforniaCivil Code Section 1794(a) and (b). 10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the deci-sio...

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 ...

Lock-Out Your BMW is equipped with an advanced entry system, which cannot be bypassed by traditional locksmith methods without significant damage to your vehicle. BMW encourages you to always carry your spare wallet key separately from your other keys. However, in the event that you find yourself lo...

Overview of BMW Limited Warranties *The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2008 U.S. specification BMWvehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island orVermont. The California Emissions Control System Limited Wa...

Modification of the vehicle or installation of any performance accessories or components attached to the vehicle which alters the original engineering and/or operating specifications or which result in damage to the other original components, electrical interference, electrical short, radio static, ...

Limited Warranty — RustPerforation 2008 Models BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) war- rants this original vehicle against defects in materials or workmanship which will result in rust perforation of the vehicle body for a period of 12 years unlimted mileage. Coverage begins on the date of first ret...

California Emission Warranty PartsList The following components are covered fordefects by the California Emission Control Sys-tem Limited Warranty for a period of 7 years or70,000 miles, whichever comes first: Component 328i 335i Air Duct, Filter Housing to Rear Turbocharger (Cyl. 4–6) • Catalytic C...

Overview of BMW Limited Warranties for SULEV (PZEV) Models * The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2008 U.S. specification BMWSULEV (PZEV) vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or...

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