Federal Emission System Defect Warranty........................32-33
Federal Emission Performance Warranty...........................34-35
California Emission Control Warranty Statement .................... 36
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty ..........37-39
Notice of Owner/Address Change ......................................... 40
BMW Maintenance Programs - 2003 Models
Maintenance Programs are a benefit designed
to help reduce the cost of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
All 2003 model vehicles purchased from any
Authorized BMW center in the United States or
Puerto Rico are covered by Full Maintenance
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 or
additional maintenance services on your vehicle
at no expense to you. The maintenance schedule intervals are based on normal driving conditions and operation. Should you request
more frequent maintenance service, the
cost of these services will not be covered
by either Maintenance Program.
Coverage
Full Maintenance covers all factory recom-
mended maintenance, as determined by the
service interval indicator. 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 - are included,
provided wear and tear exceeds BMW specifications. Any adjustments required due to normal
operating conditions are also included. See
pages 5-8 of this statement for additional information.
Maintenance Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Indicator lights on the check control panel
in the dashboard.
This BMW Service and Warranty Information
Statement should be presented to your BMW
center when maintenance is required. Your
BMW center will stamp this book documenting
the services or maintenance performed.
Exclusions from coverage
– Items reimbursable under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
– Gasoline and gasoline additive.
– Windshield washer additive (except when in
conjunction with scheduled maintenance).
– Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and ro-
tation.
– 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, im-
proper operation of the vehicle, wear and
tear or deterioration due to driving habits or
conditions, improper repair , environmental in-
fluences, 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 recom-
mended maintenance intervals as indicated
by the Service Interval Indicator.
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Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System has been devised
with the following objectives: to maximize vehicle
safety, r eliability , and r esale 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, the
type of driving conditions has 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 Service Interval
Indicator System which computes the actual optimum maintenance requirements based not only
upon the accumulated mileage, but taking into account important factors such as engine coolant temperatures, high or low engine speeds, short or long
trip driving, and number of vehicle starts. The maintenance interval may therefore be maximized with
considerable savings to owners of vehicles subjected to light duty.
(Typical Display)32 88 02 30
TheService Indicatorconsistsof five green,
one yellow and one red Iight-emitting-diodes
(LEDs) and the inscriptions “OIL SERVICE” and
“INSPECTION”.
Whenever the ignition is switched on, up to
five green LEDswill light up, depending on
the amount of use the vehicle has had since
the last maintenance service and your driving
style. As the number of illuminated green LEDs
decreases, this is an indication that the next
service is almost due and helps you to make
the necessary arrangements on a timely basis.
The green LEDs disappear when the engine
is started.
Notification that maintenance is required is indicated with the illumination of the yellow LED
and accompanying inscription. These will remain
illuminated with the ignition on.
If the maintenance interval has been exceeded,
the red LEDwill light up in addition to the yellow
one to remind you of the urgent need for servicing. In the interests of road safety and reliability,
you should avoid driving your BMW when
the red LED signal is showing,and have the
essential maintenance work performed without
delay .
After each maintenance is performed the service indicator is reset in order to compute the
next service interval.
The green LEDs which then light up with the
ignition show you the interval before the next
maintenance is due.
If the Service Indicator displays an illogical reading, for instance the green and red LEDs at the
same time, or if there is no display, consult a
BMW center.
If the speedometer, tachometer or coolant temperature gauge should develop a fault, the Service lndicator will probably cease to operate correctly as well, since it depends on correct speed,
distance and temperature readings. The fault
must be located and rectified by a BMW center.
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A detailed list of all maintenance operations included in each of the elements of the BMW
Maintenance System is found on pages 4-13.
These elements are as follows:
Quality Certification I will be performed by your
selling center and certified on the following page.
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:
All Models:
– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed
with theengine at operating temperature.
Note:On all models change oil at least once
a year.
All 2003 model year BMWs 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 for all 5 Series models:
• 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 at 1-800-831-1117. You can also obtain this information from our website,
www.bmwusa.com/.
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 SJ or higher.
– Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as
specified in the following pages under Inspection I.
– Inspection II: Additional major vehicle mainte-
nance as specified in the following pages
under Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements must
be performed at the mileage/time stated
(time intervals begin from the vehicle’s production date):
– Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years.
– Engine Coolant Service: Change coolant
every four years (M5: every three years).
– Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every 100,000 miles
to maximize vehicle fuel economy and minimize exhaust pollution. The replacement of
the oxygen sensor is required under the terms
of the applicable BMW emission system warranties.
– Spark Plug Service: Certain 2003 model
BMWs are equipped with platinum-tipped spark
plugs. These allow a longer service life than
conventional plugs. On models so equipped,
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replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles.
Please see your BMW center for the most
current information.
– Automatic Transmission Service: Change ATF
every 100,000 miles.
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 Statement. 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.
He/she 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
Performed by (selling BMW center/Stamp with Code)
FREE OF CHARGE
DateMileage
Authorized
Signature of Service Manager
Quality Certification I
For adetailed list ofitems inspected, refer to the
QualityCertification I form provided to the Owner
at time ofdelivery . A copy of the form is on file at
the selling BMW center .
1200 Mile Service
Performed at:
(Actual Vehicle Mileage)
Date/Stamp/Signature
1200 Mile Service
(only for M5
The engine incorporated in your BMW M vehicle
is a race-bred engine design which includes increased power output and maximum engine
speeds compared to conventional BMW engines.
The increased power output also affects other
major drivetrain components. See page 5 for the
applicable services to be performed on your
specific vehicle.
Unscheduled Maintenance
Only use fuels advertised to have adequate detergency and low alcohol content. Use of fuels
with insufficient detergent and/or excess alcohol can cause driveability problems that necessitate cleaning intake valves and fuel injection
valves, and, when applicable, adjusting the engine idle. We suggest having this work performed by your authorized BMW center, perhaps while regular maintenance is performed.
Y our BMW center can also r ecommend a gasoline additive that will provide sufficient detergency .
While this recommended unscheduled maintenance is not required in order to maintain the
emission warranty, cleaning of intake valves or,
when applicable, fuel injection valves, or adjustment of engine idle, necessitated by use of inappropriate fuel, is not covered by warranty because no defect in material or workmanship or
component failure is involved.
Special Note
Maintenance items and schedules stated herein
reflect the combined recommendations for all model
2003 BMWs, and are subject to change. The most
current maintenance recommendations are available from your authorized BMW center.
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1200 Mile Service (M5 only)
5)
5 Series
(except M
Read out diagnostic system.
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature.
We recommend BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil, p/n 07 51 0 017 866.•
Replace transmission fluid.•
Replace differential oil.
Check all warning/indicator lights, check control.
Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, clutch/manual transmission.
Engine Oil Service
Engine Compartment
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature.
We recommend BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil, p/n 07 51 0 017 866.••
Reset service interval indicator.••
Replace microfilters.••
Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. If replacement is necessary:
Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs.
Check thickness of parking brake linings only when replacing rear pads.••
Remove and install front and rear disc brake pads, check overall thickness. Examine brake disc surfaces.
Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs.••
Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary.••
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M
5
Inspection I (5 Series)
Only those items of inspection work which apply to your vehicle will be performed. This list is subject to amendment.
Undercarriage
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature.
We recommend BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil, p/n 07 51 0 017 866.••
Check transmission for leaks.••
Check rear axle for leaks.••
Half-shafts: Check for leaks at flexible boots.••
Visually check fuel tank, lines and connections for leaks.••
Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks.••
Check power steering system for leaks. Check power steering fluid level; add fluid if necessary.••
Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle joints, steering linkage and joint disc.••
Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads using special tool. If replacement is necessary: Examine brake disk surfaces.
Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs. Check thickness of parking••
brake linings only when replacing rear brake pads.
Check brake system connections and lines for leaks, damage and incorrect positioning.••
Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary.••
Check all tire pressures (including spare). Correct if necessary. Check condition of tires (outer surface [left/right]),
tread wear and pattern; in case of uneven tread wear, readjust wheel alignment if requested (invoice separately).••
Inspect entire body according to terms of rust performation limited warranty (must be performed at least every two years).••
5 Series
(except M5)
Engine Compartment
Read out diagnostic system.••
Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level.
Add coolant if required.••
Check level of brake/clutch fluid in reservoir. Add fluid if required.••
Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. Fill up and/or correct if required.••
Check air conditioner for operation.••
Replace microfilters. (
Reset service interval indicator.••
Note:
reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions).••
M5
6
Inspection I (5 Series)
5)
Body/Electrical
Check battery state-of-charge and charge if required.••
Check lighting system, i.e.: headlights, foglights, parking, back-up, license plate, interior (including map
reading lights), glove box, flashlight, illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment/area lights.••
Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination.••
Check all warning/indicator lights, check control.••
Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, headlight dimmer and flasher switch.••
Check wipers and washer system(s); wiper blades, washer jet positions.••
Check condition and function of safety belts.••
Visually examine all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of decals,
decorations or accessories.••
Check central locking/double lock.••
Recharge batteries for remote controls in all master keys.••
Check operation of all latches.••