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2008	The Ultimate
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Table of Contents

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The BMW Maintenance Program - 2008 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi,

535xi Sports Wagon, 550i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 1
Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 1
Exclusions from coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 1
Maintenance Upgrade Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 1
Maintenance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 2
Condition Based Service (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Info Display screen contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 3
Control Display screen contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 3
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 3
Quality Certification I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 5
Special Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 5
Maintenance summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Standard operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 5
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 5
Front brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 5
Rear brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 5
Vehicle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 6
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 6
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 6
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 6
Evidence of maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Restoring corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Underbody maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Body Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Customer Assistance - Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
California Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
BMW Import Processing Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
BMW Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Owners Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Calling For Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27

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Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 28
Dispatch Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 28
On-Site Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 28
Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 28
Towing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 28
Sign-and-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 28
Trip Interruption Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 28
Car Rental Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 29
Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 29
Summary of BMW Limited Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
New Vehicle Limited Warranty— 2008 Models
(Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Warrantor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Warranty Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Towing/Other Owner Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Other Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 32
Limited Warranty — Rust Perforation 2008 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 33
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
(Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
What is not covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 35
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 35
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
(Valid only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
California Emission Control Warranty Statement*
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 38
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 38
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
What is not covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 40
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 40
California Emission Warranty Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 41
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Tire Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41

The BMW Maintenance Program - 2008 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 535xi Sports Wagon, 550i

The BMW Maintenance Program is a benefit designed to help reduce the cost of ownership.

2008 5 Series vehicles purchased from any Authorized BMW center in the United States or Puerto Rico are covered by the BMW Maintenance Program 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 demonstrator 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 maintenance 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

The BMW Maintenance Program covers all factory recommended maintenance, as determined by the Condition Based Service (CBS) 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 operating conditions are also included. See pages 5 - 6 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 nonBMW 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 and availability on the optional Maintenance Program Upgrade for coverage up to

6 years and 100,000 miles.

Maintenance Program

The BMW Maintenance Program has been devised with the following objectives: to maximize vehicle safety, reliability, and resale value by minimizing breakdowns resulting from wear, and minimizing cost and inconvenience by computing maintenance intervals based upon the specific manner in which each individual vehicle is driven.

Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have conventionally been specified based upon accumulated mileage. However, driving conditions have a major influence on routine maintenance requirements; distance traveled is only one of the significant factors. A vehicle driven for 50,000 miles of short trips in the city with numerous cold starts, prolonged periods of idling, stop-and-go driving, and high engine speeds during acceleration requires more frequent 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) system which computes the actual optimum maintenance requirements based not only upon the accumulated mileage, but taking into account important factors such as high or low engine speeds, short or long trip driving, and condition of the engine oil and brake pads.

Condition Based Service (CBS)

CBS is a further development of the Service Interval Indicator System. Sensors and sophisticated algorithms take even more detailed account of the various conditions of vehicle use.

The remaining times for selected maintenance tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates are displayed to you individually:

Engine oil

Brakes - front and rear separately

Brake fluid

Vehicle check

Required State Inspection(s)

CBS thus determines the current and future maintenance requirements. This data can also be read from the vehicle key by your BMW Service Advisor and used to propose the optimum scope of maintenance.

Have maintenance and repair work performed by your BMW center. Make sure that the maintenance work is stamped in this Service and Warranty Information Statement. These entries are the evidence of regular maintenance of your vehicle and a requirement for warranty claims.

Disconnecting the battery during periods of long-term storage will interrupt the

calculation of time-based services. Have all items requiring time-based maintenance, such as brake fluid and possibly also the engine oil and microfilter, brought up to date by your BMW center. Also see the section on battery care on page 15 of this statement.

Service Interval Display

Info Display screen contents

The distance remaining until your next service briefly appears when you switch on the ignition.

The Info Display immediately switches to its compute mode when you press one of the two buttons in the turn signal indicator lever.

Control Display screen contents

The current Status of Service items determined by the CBS are shown in the Control Display.

You can also view additional information on the service and maintenance requirements.

1.Open the start menu.

2.Press the controller to select the i-menu.

3.Select “Info sources” and press the controller.

4.Select “Service” and press the controller.

5.Change to the upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until “Service requirements” is selected and press the controller.

6. Select “Status” and press the controller.

Symbols

No service is currently required.

The service deadline has already passed.

The deadline for service or a state inspection is approaching. Please contact your BMW center for an appointment.

You can request more detailed information on every entry.

Turn the controller to scroll through the list, then confirm the selected entry.

Confirm to exit the list.

The vehicles current service status is automatically saved in the vehicles ignition key. The Service Advisor at your BMW center has a device called a key reader. When your Service Advisor inserts your key into the key reader, all pertinent vehicle and servicing data will be available, and a customized maintenance checklist is printed out based on the specific operations called for by the Condition Based Service.

The performance of certain subsequent maintenance elements, as required by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified at intervals computed by the BMW Service Interval Indicator as follows:

–Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with the engine at operating temperature.

Note: Change oil at least once a year.

All 2008 model year 5 Series are factory-filled with BMW High Performance Synthetic oils. At the time of the printing of this booklet, the following oils are strongly recommended and approved by BMW:

•BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)

•Mobil 1 5W-30

•Mobil 1 5W-40

BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for inclusion in our list of recommended engine oils. For the most current list of synthetic oils, please contact your BMW center, or call BMW of North America, LLC at 1 800 831-1117. You can also obtain this information from our website, www.bmwusa.com/.

BMW recommends that you check your engine oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If you need to add oil between oil changes and are unable to obtain BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another special oil on the list, use a synthetic oil with an API rating of SH or higher.

The following maintenance elements must be performed at the mileage/time stated (time intervals begin from the vehicles production date):

–Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every two years, or when specified by CBS.

–Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and must therefore be replaced as follows to maximize vehicle fuel economy and minimize exhaust pollution: 120,000 miles.

–Spark Plug Service: Replace at the following intervals:

528i, 528xi, 550i: 100,000 miles

535i, 535xi, 535xi Sports Wagon: 45,000 miles

–The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and does not need to be changed.

For your convenience, you may also wish to have your BMW center perform any necessary operations to fulfill any state inspection requirements in your area concurrent with the maintenance elements specified above during other repairs.

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 correct and regular maintenance that justifies its resale or trade-in value.

BMW has applied the most modern technological advances not only to the design and production of your vehicle, but also to computing of the optimum maintenance interval for your type of operations and driving style. Your BMW center has made a substantial investment in unique BMW special service tools to enable his BMW factory trained service technicians to perform quality repairs on your BMW in minimal time. Your service technician looks forward to serving your every service need and to help maximize your satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity, and resale value.

Quality Certification I

For a detailed list of items inspected, refer to the Quality Certification I form provided to the Owner at time of delivery. A copy of the form is on file at the selling BMW center.

Special Note

The maintenance requirements for your vehicle are determined dynamically by the Condition Based Service (CBS) system . The maintenance items stated herein reflect the latest information available at the time of the printing of this statement, and are subject to change. The most current maintenance recommendations are available from your authorized BMW center.

Maintenance summary

The Condition Based Service (CBS) system will determine the requirement for performance 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. We recommend BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866.

•Replace ventilation microfilter

•After every 3rd engine oil change: Intake air cleaner: replace air filter element (reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions).

•Parking brake: check function

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 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. transmission, 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)

•Transmission

Brake fluid

Maintenance work

• Replace brake fluid

Spark plugs

Maintenance work

•Replace spark plugs at the following intervals: 528i, 528xi, 550i: 100,000 miles

535i, 535xi, 535xi Sports Wagon: 45,000 miles

Automatic Transmission

Maintenance work

• Replace ATF at intervals of 100,000 miles

Evidence of maintenance work

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